Hypericum androsaemum
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Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as St. John's wort, is a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its vibrant yellow flowers, this medicinal plant has long been utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various digestive issues through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Hypericum androsaemum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Hypericaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Hypericum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hypericum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by several different names across various languages, is referred to as متامتی in Persian (fa), Millepertuis androsème in French (fr), and Blut-Johanniskraut in German (de). In Russian (ru), it is called Зверобой красильный, while in Catalan (ca), it is known as orval.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | متامتی | Wikidata |
| fr | Millepertuis androsème | Wikidata |
| de | Blut-Johanniskraut | Wikidata |
| ru | Зверобой красильный | Wikidata |
| ca | orval | Wikidata |
| az | Boyaq dazı | Wikidata |
| da | Bær-Perikon | Wikidata |
| cy | Dail y beiblau | Wikidata |
| eu | Orkatx arrunt | Wikidata |
| bg | багрилна звъника | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across various regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the central part of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, the species inhabits several countries including Austria and Belgium. Finally, its range extends into the territory of Germany within the Middle European region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum androsaemuum, possesses distinct morphological features that are key to its identification. Its branches are typically woody at the base and become increasingly herbaceous and slender toward the tips, providing a structural framework for the plant's growth. Attached to these branches are the leaves, which are generally arranged in opposite pairs along the stem and serve as the primary site for the synthesis of various bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum androsaemum has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, 1,3,5-trihydroxyxanthone, 1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone, 1,3,7-trihydroxyxanthone, 1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3,5-trihydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3,7-trihydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum androsaemum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiglycation, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiglycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum androsaemum has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns, depression, diabetes related complications, inflammation, liver diseases.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes related complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |