Isopyrum thalictroides

Isopyrrum thalictroides, commonly known as a member of the Berberidaceae family, is a medicinal herb valued for its diverse phytochemical profile. Rich in alkaloids and bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various ethnobotanical practices to treat inflammation and infections, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.

  • Scientific name: Isopyrum thalictroides
  • Family: Ranunculaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Isopyrum, and its species name, Isopyrum thalictroides.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Ranunculales WCVP
Family Ranunculaceae WCVP
Genus Isopyrum WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several parts of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Denmark. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found across the landscapes of Germany and Austria. Its range also extends through the regions of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, the geographical footprint of this medicinal plant includes the territory of Hungary.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP
Middle Europe Poland WCVP
Middle Europe Switzerland WCVP
Southwestern Europe Corse WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP

Chemicals

Isopyrum thalictroides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include penduline, tetrandrine.

Total chemicals
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
penduline 1 ★☆☆☆☆
tetrandrine 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Isopyrum thalictroides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antimicrobial 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Isopyrum thalictroides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antimalarial.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
antimalarial 1 ★☆☆☆☆