Gentiana crassa subsp. rigescens

Gentiana crassa subsp. rigescens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Moderate (115 studies) · ★★★☆☆

, scientifically known as Gentiana crassa subsp. rigescens, is a specialized medicinal perennial native to high-altitude alpine regions. Renowned for its potent bitter compounds, this subspecies is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support digestive health, stimulate appetite, and alleviate various gastrointestinal ailments through its unique bioactive properties.

Family
Gentianaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Gentianodes Rigescens · Dasystephana Rigescens · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Gentiana crassa subsp. rigescens

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae and falls under the genus Gentiana.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Gentianaceae
Genus Gentiana

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is primarily concentrated in the South-Central regions. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the species can also be found in Myanmar. Additionally, it occupies habitats within the territory of Vietnam. These locations highlight the plant's range across diverse mountainous or subtropical landscapes.

Region Area
China China South-Central
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Gentiana crassa subsp. rigescens has 4 reported plant parts identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, rhizome, stem.

Plant parts reported in Gentiana crassa subsp. rigescens
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 5 supporting sources ★★★☆☆
Leaf 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Botanical studies
  2. Journal of analytical methods in chemistry
  3. Journal of natural products
  4. International journal of molecular sciences
  5. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Leaf

  1. Botanical studies
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Rhizome

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Stem

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Gentiana crassa subsp. rigescens has 31 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gentiopicroside, Sweroside, Swertiamarin, Loganic acid, Flavonoids.

Chemicals reported in Gentiana crassa subsp. rigescens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Gentiopicroside 10 supporting sources ★★★★★
Sweroside 7 supporting sources ★★★★☆
Swertiamarin 7 supporting sources ★★★★☆
Loganic acid 6 supporting sources ★★★☆☆
Flavonoids 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
CA 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CU 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
FE 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Iridoids 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MG 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gentiopicroside

  1. Botanical studies
  2. Journal of analytical methods in chemistry
  3. Frontiers in plant science
  4. Frontiers in chemistry
  5. International journal of molecular sciences
View 5 additional sources
  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Journal of natural medicines
  3. Chemistry & biodiversity
  4. Biomedical chromatography : BMC
  5. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Sweroside

  1. Journal of analytical methods in chemistry
  2. Frontiers in plant science
  3. Frontiers in chemistry
  4. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  5. Biomedical chromatography : BMC
View 2 additional sources
  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Chemistry & biodiversity

Swertiamarin

  1. Journal of analytical methods in chemistry
  2. Frontiers in plant science
  3. Frontiers in chemistry
  4. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  5. Biomedical chromatography : BMC
View 2 additional sources
  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Chemistry & biodiversity

Loganic acid

  1. Journal of analytical methods in chemistry
  2. Frontiers in chemistry
  3. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  4. Biomedical chromatography : BMC
  5. Chemistry & biodiversity
View 1 additional sources
  1. Frontiers in plant science

Flavonoids

  1. Botanical studies
  2. Biomedical chromatography : BMC
  3. Chemistry & biodiversity

CA

  1. Frontiers in plant science
  2. Biological trace element research

CU

  1. Frontiers in plant science
  2. Biological trace element research

FE

  1. Frontiers in plant science
  2. Biological trace element research

Iridoids

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity
  2. Journal of food and drug analysis

MG

  1. Frontiers in plant science
  2. Biological trace element research

Activities

Gentiana crassa subsp. rigescens has 1 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Choleretic.

Activities reported in Gentiana crassa subsp. rigescens
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Choleretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Choleretic

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
absolute ethyl alcohol extracts Guang pu xue yu guang pu fen xi = Guang pu (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
chloroform extracts Guang pu xue yu guang pu fen xi = Guang pu (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
water extracts Guang pu xue yu guang pu fen xi = Guang pu (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆