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Eryngium cymosum

Eryngium cymosum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Eryngium cymosum, scientifically known as Eryngium cymosum, is a resilient perennial herb native to Southern Africa. Often referred to as "Devil's Bit," this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine. It is primarily utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, playing a vital role in various folk remedies.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Eryngium cymosum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Eryngium, which includes the species Eryngium cymosum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Eryngium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of Mexico. Its distribution includes significant populations found throughout Mexico Central and Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, it can be located within the diverse landscapes of Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast. Beyond the borders of Mexico, the species also extends its reach into Central America. Specifically, it is known to inhabit the territory of Guatemala.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Mexico Mexico Southeast
Central America Guatemala

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Eryngium cymosum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, protocatechuic acid.

Chemicals reported in Eryngium cymosum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CHLOROGENIC ACID 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
rosmarinic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
protocatechuic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

caffeic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

rosmarinic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

protocatechuic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Eryngium cymosum has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic.

Activities reported in Eryngium cymosum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypocholesterolemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypoglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypocholesterolemic

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypoglycemic

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Eryngium cymosum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
hyperglycemia Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
type 2 diabetes Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
dyslipidemia Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
insulin resistance Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆