Ferula hermonis
Ferula hermonis, commonly known as a member of the Apiaceae family, is a medicinal plant native to specific arid regions. Valued in traditional healing practices, it contains bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic properties. Research continues to explore its pharmacological significance, particularly regarding its antioxidant and antimicrobial healing capabilities.
- Scientific name: Ferula hermonis
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is a member of the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ferula and the species Ferula hermonis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ferula | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily located within the Western Asian region. Its distribution can be traced across the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, it is found within the borders of Türkiye. These specific areas represent the core habitats where the species naturally occurs. Consequently, its presence is concentrated within these particular parts of Western Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ferula hermonis has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferutinin, jaeschkeanadiol p-hydroxybenzoate, (+)-alpha-bisabolol, (1R,3S,8S)-3-ethoxy-8-angeloyloxydauca-4-en-9-one, (1R,4R)-4-hydroxydauca-7-ene-6,9-dione.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ferutinin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaeschkeanadiol p-hydroxybenzoate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-alpha-bisabolol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (1R,3S,8S)-3-ethoxy-8-angeloyloxydauca-4-en-9-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (1R,4R)-4-hydroxydauca-7-ene-6,9-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-Dimethylbenzenemethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Bisabolol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Baccatin III | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Beta-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ferula hermonis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ferula hermonis has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Staphylococcus aureus, bacterial infections, breast cancer, colon cancer.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erectile dysfunction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| impotence | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |