Elecampane
Duhaldea cappa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Elecampane, scientifically known as Duhaldea cappa, is a perennial herb revered for its powerful therapeutic properties. Renowned for its potent expectorant qualities, this medicinal plant has been utilized for centuries in traditional medicine to support respiratory health, soothe coughs, and promote overall wellness through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Whole Plant
- Common names
- Elecampane · Fragrant Inula
- Scientific synonyms
- Inula Lanuginosa · Inula Oblonga · 19 more
Names
Common Names
- Elecampane
- Fragrant Inula
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Duhaldea cappaSynonyms
- Inula lanuginosa
- Inula oblonga
- Inula pseudocappa
- Helenium salviodorum
- Duhaldea lanuginosa
- Inula cappa f. radiata
- Conyza cappa
- Inula eriophora
- Inula intermedia
- Blumea arnottiana
- Duhaldea chinensis var. cappa
- Conyza dentata
- Duhaldea chinensis
- Duhaldea eriophora
- Helenium cappa
- Inula cappa
- Inula salviodora
- Moquinia eriosematoides
- Pteronia marginata
- Vernonia congesta
- Vernonia eriosematoides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Duhaldea, where it is identified as Duhaldea cappa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Duhaldea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several specific regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central provinces and the Southeast regions. Its presence is also noted on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Finally, its habitat extends into the high-altitude areas of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Duhaldea cappa, is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic applications. Depending on the specific medicinal preparation required, practitioners may utilize the whole plant to capture its full spectrum of bioactive compounds. In many formulations, the whole herb is dried and processed to ensure a balanced potency of its chemical constituents. Furthermore, specific treatments may focus on the underground structures, where the root is harvested for concentrated extracts, or the roots are collected in larger quantities to serve as a primary base for decoctions and tinctures.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole herb | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Duhaldea cappa has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Cryptochlorogenic acid, Scopolin, 1,3-O-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, 3,4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cryptochlorogenic acid | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Scopolin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3-O-Dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galuteolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Frontiers in pharmacology
- Journal of analytical methods in chemistry
Cryptochlorogenic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Scopolin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
1,3-O-Dicaffeoylquinic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
3,4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid
- Frontiers in pharmacology
3,4-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid
- Frontiers in pharmacology
4,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Galuteolin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Activities
Duhaldea cappa has 1 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| EtOH extract of the whole plant | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| I. cappa extract | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inula cappa extract | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inula cappa extraction | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract of the whole plant | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root decoction | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole herb | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |