Inula racemosa
Inula racemosa, commonly known as elecampane, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its restorative effects on the respiratory and digestive systems, this plant features aromatic rhizomes rich in bioactive compounds, making it a cornerstone of herbal healing and wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Inula racemosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, Inula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Inula | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several continents. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, where it is documented in both Belgium and Germany. Moving toward Western Asia, the species is also located in Afghanistan. Finally, its range reaches into China, specifically within the South-Central region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Chemicals
Inula racemosa has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 28 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoalantolactone, alantolactone, 4,5-epoxy-11(13)-guaien-12,8-olide, Alantolactone, Costunolide.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 28
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoalantolactone | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| alantolactone | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| 4,5-epoxy-11(13)-guaien-12,8-olide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alantolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Costunolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrocostus lactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| farnesyl pyrophosphate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Inula racemosa has 15 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergic, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiperoxidative.
- Total activities
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiperoxidative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carminative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Inula racemosa has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood glucose, cancer, chest pain, Aspergillus flavus, Candida tropicalis.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| blood glucose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chest pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida tropicalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyspnea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |