Echinophora platyloba
Echinophora platyloba, commonly known as the Chinese Echinophora, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this plant is frequently utilized to support immune function and treat various ailments, offering a natural approach to promoting holistic wellness and systemic health.
- Scientific name: Echinophora platyloba
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae and the genus Echinophora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Echinophora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is recognized for its specific presence within certain regions of the Middle East. Its documented geographical distribution is primarily centered in Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing naturally within the borders of Iran. This limited range suggests that the plant thrives under the particular environmental conditions found in that territory. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Iran is essential for studying its ecological requirements.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Echinophora platyloba has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3-Dimethyl-cyclohexa-1,3-diene, alpha-pinene, gamma-decalactone, gamma-dodecanolactone, methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,3-Dimethyl-cyclohexa-1,3-diene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-decalactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-dodecanolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| o-Cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ocimene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Echinophora platyloba has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Echinophora platyloba has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Candida albicans, E. coli, antispasmodic, fibrosarcoma.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibrosarcoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vaginitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |