Isatis
Isaatis, commonly known as Tansy, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine for its potent aromatic properties. Renowned for its bright yellow, button-like flowers, this plant has historically been used to treat digestive issues and respiratory ailments, though its high thujone content requires careful and expert handling.
- Scientific name: Isatis
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales. Finally, it resides in the family Brassicaceae and is identified by the genus Isatis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Isatis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, belonging to the genus Isatis, is known by several common names across different linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 菘蓝属 (zh-hans) and 菘蓝属 (zh-cn), which is also the designation used in Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 菘藍屬 (zh-hant), and it is similarly identified as 菘藍屬 in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 菘蓝属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 菘藍屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 菘藍屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 菘蓝属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 菘蓝属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 菘藍屬 | Wikidata |
| eo | Isato | Wikidata |
| pl | urzet | Wikidata |
| ru | Вайда | Wikidata |
| he | איסטיס | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Isatis, exhibits a specific distribution across various regions of Northern Europe. Its presence is documented within the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. The species can also be found growing throughout the landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range extends to the northern reaches of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as woad, possesses medicinal properties that are primarily derived from its underground structures. The most significant part used in traditional applications is the root, which contains specific chemical compounds valued for their therapeutic potential. When harvested and processed, this root serves as the fundamental component for various herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Isatis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Immunostimulant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Immunostimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |