اليونانيه
Ferula hermonis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (35 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
اليونانيه, scientifically known as Ferula hermonis, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it has been traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments. This study explores its pharmacological properties, highlighting its significant potential in modern therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Hermon Giant Fennel
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Hermon Giant Fennel
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Férule du mont Hermon
- Férule du Mont Hermon
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ferula hermonisTaxonomical 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ferula hermonis, is highly valued in traditional medicine for its specific therapeutic components. The medicinal properties are primarily concentrated in the roots, which are carefully harvested to ensure potency. Each individual root contains a complex array of bioactive compounds that serve as the basis for various herbal remedies. To preserve these essential elements for long-term use and preparation, the plant is often processed into dried roots, which can then be easily stored and administered in various medicinal formulations.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | BioMed research international (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ferula hermonis has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ferutinin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Jaeschkeanadiol p-hydroxybenzoate | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-alpha-Bisabolol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (1R,3S,8S)-3-ethoxy-8-angeloyloxydauca-4-en-9-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (1R,4R)-4-hydroxydauca-7-ene-6,9-dione | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-Dimethylbenzenemethanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Baccatin III | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ferutinin
- Drug research
- Journal of natural products
Jaeschkeanadiol p-hydroxybenzoate
- Journal of natural products
- Planta medica
(+)-alpha-Bisabolol
- Journal of natural products
(1R,3S,8S)-3-ethoxy-8-angeloyloxydauca-4-en-9-one
- Journal of natural products
(1R,4R)-4-hydroxydauca-7-ene-6,9-dione
- Journal of natural products
3,5-Dimethylbenzenemethanol
- BioMed research international
ALPHA-PINENE
- BioMed research international
BETA-PINENE
- BioMed research international
Baccatin III
- BioMed research international
Flavonoids
- Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment
Activities
Ferula hermonis has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ferula hermonis has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Staphylococcus aureus, bacterial infections, breast cancer, colon cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erectile dysfunction | Drug research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| impotence | Drug research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | Drug research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ferula hermonis root hexane extract | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried roots | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |