Herniaria polygama
Herniaria polygama, commonly known as Polygonum or Herniaria, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently used to support kidney health and treat urinary tract issues. This resilient plant offers a natural approach to promoting holistic bodily wellness.
- Scientific name: Herniaria polygama
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 further categorized under the order Caryophyllales and the family Caryophyllaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Herniaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Herniaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Herniaria polygama, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Russian, it is called Грыжник многобрачный, while in Belarusian, it is referred to as Гладун мнагашлюбны. Its Chinese common name is 杂性治疝草, and in the Nordic regions, it is known as Ryssknytling in Swedish and tuoksutyräruoho in Finnish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Грыжник многобрачный | Wikidata |
| zh | 杂性治疝草 | Wikidata |
| sv | Ryssknytling | Wikidata |
| be | Гладун мнагашлюбны | Wikidata |
| fi | tuoksutyräruoho | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 杂性治疝草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雜性治疝草 | Wikidata |
| ru | Грыжник душистый | Wikidata |
| zh | 杂性脱肠草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Poland. Moving toward Eastern Europe, the species can be found throughout Belarus. Its range also extends significantly into the vast territories of Central European Russia. Furthermore, the distribution continues through East European Russia and reaches into South European Russia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Herniaria polygama has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include narcissin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| narcissin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Herniaria polygama has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Herniaria polygama has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |