Eupatorium chinense
Eupatorium chinense, commonly known as Boneset, is a perennial herb revered in traditional medicine for its potent healing properties. Renowned for its ability to reduce inflammation and alleviate fever, this plant has been used for centuries to support respiratory health and bolster the body's natural immune responses effectively.
- Scientific name: Eupatorium chinense
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Asterales, it is specifically nested within the family Asteraceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement in the genus Eupatorium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eupatorium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eupatorium chinense, is known by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 多须公 (zh), 多须公 (zh-hans), or 多须公 (zh-cn), as well as the names 六月雪 (zh) and 华泽兰 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 多须公 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 多须公 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多须公 | Wikidata |
| zh | 六月雪 | Wikidata |
| zh | 华泽兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 广东土牛膝 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions in East Asia. Within mainland China, its presence is widespread, spanning from the North-Central provinces to the South-Central territories. It is also commonly found throughout the Southeast regions of China and on the tropical island of Hainan. Beyond the Chinese mainland, its natural range extends significantly into Eastern Asia. Specifically, the species can also be identified growing in the natural landscapes of Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eupatorium chinense, is a medicinal herb where the whole plant is utilized for its therapeutic properties. In traditional practices, all parts of the specimen—including the leaves, stems, and flowers—are often collected and processed to prepare various remedies. By employing the whole plant, practitioners ensure that the full spectrum of its bioactive compounds is captured, providing a comprehensive approach to its medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eupatorium chinense has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2 alpha-hydroxyeupatolide, budlein B, eupachifolin D, eupaserrin, mollisorin B.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2 alpha-hydroxyeupatolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| budlein B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eupachifolin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eupaserrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mollisorin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrrolizidine alkaloid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eupatorium chinense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |