Eruca sativa
Eruca sativa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (264 studies) · ★★★★★
Eruca sativa, scientifically known as Eruca sativa, is a versatile medicinal herb celebrated for its potent bioactive compounds. Widely used in traditional medicine, this plant offers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a natural remedy for various ailments, supporting digestive health and enhancing overall systemic wellness.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaves · Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Raphanus Eruca · Sinapis Eruca · 37 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Eruca sativaSynonyms
- Raphanus eruca
- Sinapis eruca
- Eruca vesicaria subvar. hispida
- Eruca vesicaria subvar. oleracea
- Eruca vesicaria var. cappadocica
- Eruca orthosepala
- Eruca vesicaria var. orthosepala
- Eruca glabrescens var. valverdensis
- Crucifera eruca
- Brassica uechtritziana
- Brassica turgida
- Brassica lativalvis
- Sinapis exotica
- Eruca cappadocica
- Eruca cappadocica
- Eruca cappadocica var. eriocarpa
- Eruca permixta
- Eruca ruchetta
- Eruca sativa subsp. lativalvis
- Eruca subbipinnata
- Eruca vesicaria subsp. lativalvis
- Eruca longistyla
- Eruca lativalvis
- Eruca oleracea
- Brassica eruca
- Eruca sativa var. dasycarpa
- Eruca sativa var. eriocarpa
- Eruca sativa var. hispida
- Eruca foetida
- Eruca glabrescens
- Eruca sativa proles glabrescens
- Eruca grandiflora
- Eruca sativa proles permixta
- Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
- Eruca longirostris var. leptocarpa
- Euzomum hispidum
- Euzomum sativum
- Eruca vesicaria var. sativa
- Eruca sativa var. hispida
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicaleales, it falls under the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Eruca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eruca | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions in the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be traced to Great Britain and Norway. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found within the borders of Austria. Additionally, the plant is documented to grow in Belgium. Finally, its geographical range extends through the regions of Czechia-Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as wild rue, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties. The aromatic leaves are frequently employed in traditional remedies due to their distinct scent and chemical composition. Additionally, the small, dark seeds are highly valued in herbal preparations, often used to treat digestive issues or skin conditions. Whether used in their whole form or processed as a single seed in specific concentrated extracts, these plant parts contribute significantly to the plant's therapeutic profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Nutrients (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Environmental science and pollution research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | Annals of nutrition & metabolism (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eruca sativa has 82 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Glucoerucin, Carotenoids, Erucin, polyphenols.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Nutrients (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Glucoerucin | Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Carotenoids | Nutrients (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erucin | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | Nutrients (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-octanol | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Acetylthiazole | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-HEXENAL | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eruca sativa has 156 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Addictive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eruca sativa has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infertility, oxidative stress, Colorectal Cancer, diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infertility | Nutrients (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Annals of nutrition & metabolism (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colorectal Cancer | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | Annals of nutrition & metabolism (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | Annals of nutrition & metabolism (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | Environmental science and pollution research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| semen quality | Environmental science and pollution research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Eruca sativa DSM extract | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eruca sativa extract | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eruca sativa plant extract | Reports of biochemistry & molecular biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohol extract | Reports of biochemistry & molecular biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| defatted seed meal (DSM) | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| drinking solution | Neuro endocrinology letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract from the leaves of ES | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| food | Neuro endocrinology letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed oil | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |