Echinops kebericho
Echinops kebericho · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (38 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Echinops kebericho, is a perennial medicinal herb native to the Ethiopian highlands. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues, digestive disorders, and inflammatory conditions, making it a significant subject of ethnobotanical study.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Echinops keberichoTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, Echinops.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Echinops | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Echinops kebericho, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the Northeast Tropical Africa region. More specifically, this medicinal species is endemic to the high-altitude areas of Ethiopia. Because it is found in such a localized manner, it is closely tied to the unique ecological conditions of the Ethiopian highlands. Consequently, its availability for medicinal use is inherently linked to this specific African territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Echinops kebericho, is a medicinal herb highly valued in traditional Ethiopian medicine, and its therapeutic properties are primarily concentrated in its roots. The roots are the most significant part used for medicinal purposes, as they contain the active compounds necessary for treating various ailments, including gastrointestinal issues and inflammatory conditions. While other parts of the plant may be present, it is the extraction and preparation of the roots that serve as the foundation for its traditional healing applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Infection and drug resistance (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Echinops kebericho has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Tannins, Cardiac Glycosides, Dehydrocostus lactone, Glycosides.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiac Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dehydrocostus lactone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- PeerJ
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Tannins
- PeerJ
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Cardiac Glycosides
- PeerJ
Dehydrocostus lactone
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Glycosides
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Saponins
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Steroids
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Triterpenes
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Activities
Echinops kebericho has 8 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Journal of inflammation research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | Malaria journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Echinops kebericho has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, Cryptococcus neoformans, E. coli.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida glabrata | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida parapsilosis | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | PeerJ (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trypanosoma congolense | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Journal of inflammation research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plant extracts | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude ethanol extract | Malaria journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| powdered roots | Malaria journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |