Ferula penninervis
Ferula penninervis, commonly known as Indian Asafoetida, is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned in Ayurvedic medicine, its resinous gum possesses potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties. This aromatic plant is highly valued for treating respiratory ailments, gastrointestinal issues, and various inflammatory conditions throughout traditional healing.
- Scientific name: Ferula penninervis
- Family: Apiaceae
- 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 Apiales, it is situated in the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ferula, under which the species Ferula penninervis is categorized.
| 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 vast landscapes of Central Asia. It can be found growing within the borders of Kazakhstan, where it occupies specific ecological niches. The species also thrives in the diverse terrains of Kirgizstan. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends into the mountainous regions of Tadzhikistan. Finally, this medicinal plant is also documented as being present throughout Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ferula penninervis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferupennin A, penninervin, sesquiterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ferupennin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| penninervin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |