Eryngium caeruleum
Eryngium caeruleum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Eryngium caeruleum, is a striking perennial herb distinguished by its thistle-like appearance and steel-blue bracts. Often found in rocky, montane habitats, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its unique bioactive properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits for supporting systemic health and managing inflammation.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Eryngium caeruleumDistribution
This plant is primarily found across the expansive landscapes of Central Asia. Its natural range includes several distinct nations within this specific region. Specifically, it can be located in the territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. The species also extends its distribution into Turkmenistan and Tadjikistan. Finally, its geographical presence is completed by its occurrence in Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan |
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Eryngium caeruleum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chicoric acid, Flavonoid, Flavonoids, rosmarinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chicoric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chicoric acid
- Food science & nutrition
Flavonoid
- European review for medical and pharmacological sciences
Flavonoids
- Food science & nutrition
rosmarinic acid
- Food science & nutrition
Conditions
Eryngium caeruleum has 6 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Enterococcus faecalis
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Escherichia coli
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Proteus mirabilis
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Salmonella typhi
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
Preparations
Eryngium caeruleum has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Soxhlet extraction, Ultrasonically assisted extraction, percolation method.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Soxhlet extraction | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ultrasonically assisted extraction | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Percolation method | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Soxhlet extraction
- European review for medical and pharmacological sciences
Ultrasonically assisted extraction
- European review for medical and pharmacological sciences
Percolation method
- European review for medical and pharmacological sciences