Epilobium latifolium
Epilobium latifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Epilobium latifolium, is a versatile medicinal herb celebrated in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is frequently utilized to support digestive health and soothe skin irritations. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising therapeutic potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Epilobium latifoliumDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that spans several distinct regions across the northern hemisphere. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the unique landscape of Iceland. Moving into Eastern Europe, the species is distributed throughout both East European Russia and North European Russia. The plant also extends deep into the Siberian region, where it thrives in specific territories. Specifically, its habitat includes the Altay mountains and the area of Buryatiya.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia |
| Siberia | Altay |
| Siberia | Buryatiya |
| Siberia | Chita |
| Siberia | Irkutsk |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk |
| Siberia | Tuva |
| Siberia | West Siberia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Epilobium latifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
polyphenols
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Epilobium latifolium has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antimicrobial
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)