Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoria
Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (190 studies) · ★★★★☆
Scientifically known as Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoria, is a perennial plant renowned for its profound medicinal properties. Historically valued in traditional practices, it is primarily utilized for its potent antimicrobial and antiviral qualities. This versatile herb serves as a vital natural resource in supporting immune health and managing infections.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoriaSynonyms
- Isatis tinctoria var. indigotica
- Isatis tinctoria subsp. koelzii
- Isatis tinctoria subsp. transsilvanica
- Isatis tinctoria f. glabrifolia
- Isatis tinctoria var. yezoensis
- Isatis oblongata var. yezoensis
- Isatis tinctoria var. alpina
- Isatis tinctoria proles campestris
- Isatis tinctoria proles oxycarpa
- Isatis tinctoria var. canescens
- Isatis tinctoria proles canescens
- Isatis tinctoria subsp. canescens
- Isatis tinctoria subsp. japonica
- Isatis tinctoria var. hirsuta
- Isatis tinctoria subsp. hirsuta
- Isatis oxycarpa
- Isatis tinctoria proles pastoris
- Isatis tinctoria var. pastoris
- Isatis macrocarpa
- Isatis canescens var. glabrifolia
- Isatis bannatica
- Isatis campestris
- Isatis ciesielskii
- Isatis canescens
- Isatis funebris
- Isatis hirsuta
- Isatis japonica
- Isatis kamienskii
- Isatis koelzii
- Isatis indigotica
- Isatis maeotica
- Isatis maritima
- Isatis sibirica
- Isatis transsilvanica
- Isatis yezoensis
- Isatis vermia
- Isatis villarsii
- Crucifera isatis
- Isatis sativa
- Isatis tinctoria var. alpina
- Isatis tinctoria var. campestris
- Isatis tinctoria var. banatica
- Isatis tinctoria var. maeotica
- Isatis tinctoria var. sativa
- Isatis tinctoria var. microcarpa
- Isatis tinctoria var. vulgaris
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Färber-Waid
French:
- Pastel des Alpes
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Isatis, specifically the subspecies tinctoria.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Isatis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Northern Europe. Its presence is documented within the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. It can also be found growing in the natural landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species extends its range to include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical reach encompasses the northern territories of Norway.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoria has 3 reported plant parts identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 10 supporting sources | ★★★★★ |
| Leaf | 5 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
- Fitoterapia
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Horticulture research
- Journal of Asian natural products research
View 5 additional sources
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
- Carbohydrate polymers
- European journal of medicinal chemistry
- PloS one
- Zhong xi yi jie he za zhi = Chinese journal of modern developments in traditional medicine
Leaf
- Organic letters
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Horticulture research
- PloS one
Stem
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Chemicals
Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoria has 94 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Epigoitrin, Glucosinolates, INDIGO, Indirubin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Epigoitrin | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Glucosinolates | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| INDIGO | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Indirubin | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ABSCISIC ACID | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Indoles | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isovitexin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
- International journal of biological macromolecules
- Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology
Epigoitrin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
- Frontiers in plant science
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Glucosinolates
- BMC plant biology
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
- Planta medica
INDIGO
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
- Frontiers in plant science
Indirubin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Frontiers in plant science
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Lignans
- BMC genomics
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
- Molecular horticulture
Terpenoids
- Horticulture research
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
- International journal of biological macromolecules
ABSCISIC ACID
- International journal of biological macromolecules
- Frontiers in plant science
Indoles
- Horticulture research
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
Isovitexin
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Activities
Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoria has 7 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Antibacterial, Antitumor, Anticancer, Antiendotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 6 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiviral
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
- Horticulture research
- European journal of medicinal chemistry
- BMC plant biology
- Frontiers in plant science
View 1 additional sources
- Current issues in molecular biology
Antibacterial
- Horticulture research
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
- BMC plant biology
- Gene
Antitumor
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
- Gene
Anticancer
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Antiendotoxic
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Antimicrobial
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Antioxidant
- Current issues in molecular biology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isatidis Radix | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 95% EtOH extract | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EtOH extract | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extracts from the roots and leaves | Plant disease (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isatidis Folium | Horticulture research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polysaccharides extracted from the root of Isatis indigotica | Zhong xi yi jie he za zhi = Chinese journal of modern developments in traditional medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Radix Isatidis | Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Radix isatidis (Ban-Lan-Gen) | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried leaves | Horticulture research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |