Hansenia
Hansenia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Hansenia, is a fascinating medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, it contains bioactive compounds that offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Understanding its botanical characteristics and potential health applications provides vital insights into its role in natural medicine.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Rhizome · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
HanseniaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the vast regions of Siberia. It can be found growing in the mountainous terrain of the Altai region. Its presence extends further east into the territories of Buryatia and Chita. Additionally, the species is documented throughout the Irkutsk oblast. Finally, the plant's geographical range includes the expansive Krasnoyarsk region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay |
| Siberia | Buryatiya |
| Siberia | Chita |
| Siberia | Irkutsk |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk |
| Siberia | Tuva |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Inner Mongolia |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | Qinghai |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Hansenia has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome, root, seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Root
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Seed
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Hansenia has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots and rhizomes.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Roots and rhizomes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Roots and rhizomes
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)