Ferula kokanica
Ferula kokanica, commonly known as Ferula, is a perennial medicinal herb native to Central Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is primarily utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant pharmacological potential, particularly in managing inflammation, pain, and various digestive disorders.
- Scientific name: Ferula kokanica
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae and the genus Ferula. Specifically, it is identified by the species name Ferula kokanica.
| 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 is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Central Asia. Within this region, it can be found growing in the territories of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Its range also extends into Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Afghanistan. Furthermore, the species reaches the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits the West Himalaya region. These varied locations highlight the broad ecological presence of the species across much of Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ferula kokanica has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include As, Ca, Cd, Colladonin, Cu.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colladonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gummosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ferula kokanica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include vitiligo.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| vitiligo | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |