Helichrysum arenarium
Helichrysum arenarium, commonly known as the sand everlasting, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to coastal sandy regions. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant contains potent bioactive compounds. It is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat skin inflammations, promote wound healing, and support various respiratory wellness treatments.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum arenarium
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, it is specifically identified by its genus, Helichrysum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helichrysum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions in Europe. In Northern Europe, its range extends through Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also documented in Middle Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria. Additionally, its distribution reaches further west into Belgium.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helichrysum arenarium has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, Luteolin, Naringenin, Quercitrin, apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin 7-O-gentiobioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| everlastoside L | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Helichrysum arenarium has 6 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Choleretic, Hepatoprotective, Anticancer, Cholagogue.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Choleretic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cholagogue | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helichrysum arenarium has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Glioblastoma, diuretic effect, gallbladder disease.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bladder Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Breast Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glioblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic effect | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallbladder disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |