Gentiana straminea
Gentiana straminea, commonly known as Chinese Gentian, is a revered medicinal herb in traditional practices. Renowned for its bitter properties, it is primarily utilized to support digestive health, clear heat, and detoxify the body. This potent botanical plays a vital role in treating inflammation and promoting overall metabolic balance.
- Scientific name: Gentiana straminea
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Gentiana straminea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaecae and falls under 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 straminea, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is widely recognized by the names 麻花艽 (zh), 麻花艽 (zh-hans), and 麻花艽 (zh-cn), as well as 蓟芥 (zh). Additionally, it is known by the name 吉勒泽 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 麻花艽 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 麻花艽 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 麻花艽 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓟芥 | Wikidata |
| zh | 吉勒泽 | Wikidata |
| zh | 秦艽 | Wikidata |
| zh | 解吉尕保 | Wikidata |
| zh | 麻花秦艽 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging distribution across various regions of China. It can be found growing throughout the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the northern reaches of Inner Mongolia. The species is also documented within the North-Central provinces of China. Finally, its geographical range includes the high-altitude terrains of both Qinghai and Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gentiana straminea, utilizes its various anatomical structures to store and produce its potent medicinal compounds. The most therapeutically significant portions are the roots, which are harvested for their high concentration of bitter principles. Above the surface, the plant features upright stems that support a collection of green leaves, which serve to capture sunlight for energy production. When considering the plant in its entirety, both the aerial and underground parts contribute to its overall biological function, though the medicinal value is primarily concentrated in the subterranean elements rather than the visible foliage and stems.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial and underground parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gentiana straminea has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gentiopicroside, loganic acid, swertiamarin, gentiopicrin, isoorientin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gentiopicroside | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| loganic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| swertiamarin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentiopicrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoorientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gentiana straminea 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 straminea has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis, rheumatism, cholecystitis, gastritis, osteoarthritis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cholecystitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoarthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |