Helichrysum sanguineum
Helichrysum sanguineum, commonly known as blood-red everlasting, is a resilient perennial herb prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its vibrant, crimson blooms, this plant offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Often utilized in skincare and holistic remedies, it serves as a powerful botanical ally for promoting skin vitality.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum sanguineum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Asterales and falls into the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Helichrysum sanguineum, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Hebrew, it is identified as דם-המכבים האדום or דם-מכבים אדום, while in Malayalam, it is called ഹെലിക്രൈസം സങ്ങിനിയം. It is also known in Arabic dialects as ذهب الشمس الدموي or ذهب الشمس الدموى.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | דם-המכבים האדום | Wikidata |
| ml | ഹെലിക്രൈസം സങ്ങിനിയം | Wikidata |
| ar | ذهب الشمس الدموي | Wikidata |
| arz | ذهب الشمس الدموى | Wikidata |
| he | דם-מכבים אדום | Wikidata |
| he | דם מכבים אדום | Wikidata |
| he | דם-המכבים | Wikidata |
| he | דם מכבים האדום | Wikidata |
| he | דם-מכבים האדום | Wikidata |
| he | דם המכבים | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Helichrysum sanguineum, exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Western Asia region. Its presence is documented across several key territories, including the nations of Lebanon and Syria. Furthermore, the species is naturally distributed within the landscape of Palestine. It also maintains a significant distribution throughout the diverse terrains of Türkiye. Consequently, its habitat is primarily defined by these specific Mediterranean and West Asian locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helichrysum sanguineum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Helichrysum sanguineum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Anticarcinogenic, Antimitotic, Genotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimitotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helichrysum sanguineum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |