Ixeris chinensis
Ixeris chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese Ixeris, is a versatile medicinal herb deeply rooted in traditional practices. Renowned for its cooling properties, this plant is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat inflammation, fever, and skin ailments, offering a natural approach to promoting holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Ixeris chinensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ixeris, specifically as the species Ixeris chinensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ixeris | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the vast territories of Northern Asia. Within the expansive region of Siberia, it can be found in Buryatiya, Chita, and Irkutsk. Its range further extends into the remote northern reaches of Yakutiya. Additionally, the species is documented in the Russian Far East, specifically within the Amur region. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Ixeris chinensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ixeris chinensis has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (11S)-10alpha-hydroxy-3-oxoguaia-4-eno-12,6alpha-lactone, Chinensiolide E, Compound 13, Compound 6, Daucosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (11S)-10alpha-hydroxy-3-oxoguaia-4-eno-12,6alpha-lactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chinensiolide E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 13 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Epiloliolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ixerisoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ixerochinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lutein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ixeris chinensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ixeris chinensis has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include K562 cells, NAFLD, colitis, hepatitis, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| K562 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAFLD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonalcoholic fatty liver disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |