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Eranthemum pulchellum

Eranthemum pulchellum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (71 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

Eranthemum pulchellum, scientifically known as Eranthemum pulchellum, is a striking perennial shrub renowned for its vibrant blue flowers. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine, where its leaves are frequently utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties and healing potential in various herbal remedies.

Family
Not available
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Eranthemum pulchellum

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is primarily found within the South-Central area. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the Indian Subcontinent, including specific locations such as Assam and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species can be identified in the East Himalaya region. Ultimately, the plant is widely distributed across various parts of India.

Region Area
China China South-Central
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Myanmar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Eranthemum pulchellum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, stem.

Plant parts reported in Eranthemum pulchellum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Pharmacognosy research
  2. Journal of natural products

Stem

  1. Phytochemistry
  2. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Eranthemum pulchellum has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-amino benzyl alcohol, 6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, BETA-SITOSTEROL, CA.

Chemicals reported in Eranthemum pulchellum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2-amino benzyl alcohol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
9,12-Octadecadienoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROPHYLL B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MG 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PATENTIFLORIN A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quinone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2-amino benzyl alcohol

  1. Dr. Duke

6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid

  1. Pharmacognosy research

9,12-Octadecadienoic acid

  1. Pharmacognosy research

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Dr. Duke

CA

  1. International journal of food sciences and nutrition

CHLOROPHYLL B

  1. Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS

Flavonoid

  1. Pharmacognosy research

MG

  1. International journal of food sciences and nutrition

PATENTIFLORIN A

  1. Journal of natural products

Quinone

  1. Pharmacognosy research

Activities

Eranthemum pulchellum has 46 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Androgenic, Angiogenic, Anorexic, Antiadenomic, Antiandrogenic.

Activities reported in Eranthemum pulchellum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Androgenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Angiogenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anorexic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiadenomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiandrogenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer (Breast) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer (Cervix) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer (Lung) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiedemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Androgenic

  1. Dr. Duke

Angiogenic

  1. Dr. Duke

Anorexic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiadenomic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiandrogenic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer (Breast)

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer (Cervix)

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer (Lung)

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

  1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Eranthemum pulchellum has 5 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanolic extract, Water extracts, extracts of the stems and roots, methanol extract of the stems and barks, plant extracts.

Preparations reported for Eranthemum pulchellum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Water extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extracts of the stems and roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol extract of the stems and barks 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Plant extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanolic extract

  1. International immunopharmacology

Water extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Extracts of the stems and roots

  1. Journal of natural products

Methanol extract of the stems and barks

  1. Phytochemistry

Plant extracts

  1. Parasitology research