Gentiana dahurica
Gentiana dahuricia, commonly known as Dahurian gentian, is a perennial herb native to the alpine regions of East Asia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its bitter roots contain potent iridoid glycosides. These bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential, particularly for supporting digestive health and reducing systemic inflammation.
- Scientific name: Gentiana dahurica
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is a member of the Gentianaceae family. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy places it within the genus Gentiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gentiana | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gentiana dahurica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Czech, it is called hořec dahurský, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Daur acıçiçəyi. In Chinese, the plant is identified by several equivalent terms including 达乌里秦艽, 达乌里秦艽 (zh-hans), and 达乌里秦艽 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Daur acıçiçəyi | Wikidata |
| zh | 达乌里秦艽 | Wikidata |
| cs | hořec dahurský | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 达乌里秦艽 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 达乌里秦艽 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓟芥 | Wikidata |
| zh | 达乌里龙丹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶秦艽 | Wikidata |
| zh | 秦艽 | Wikidata |
| zh | 达乌里龙胆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Russia, its presence is noted specifically within the Chita region of Siberia. The species is also widely found throughout China, spanning across the South-Central and North-Central territories. Furthermore, it inhabits the northern stretches of China within Inner Mongolia. Finally, its range extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gentiana dahurica, is highly valued in traditional medicine, with its primary therapeutic components derived from its underground structures. The medicinal properties are concentrated in the roots and rhizomes, which are harvested and processed to ensure potency. In pharmaceutical applications, the air-dried roots are most commonly utilized to prepare decoctions and extracts. While the plant produces distinctive flowers and eventually develops seeds for reproduction, these reproductive parts are typically not the focus of its medicinal use, as the most potent bitter glycosides are found within the subterranean portions.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| air-dried roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gentiana dahurica has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gentiopicroside, 1-hexanoic acid, 2,4-di-t-butylphenol, azulene, beta-sitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gentiopicroside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-hexanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-di-t-butylphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| azulene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loganic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gentiana dahurica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gentiana dahurica has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis, pain, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, tonsillitis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tonsillitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urticaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |