bogbean
Menyanthes trifoliata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (569 studies) · ★★★★★
Bogbean, scientifically known as Menyanthes trifoliata, is a perennial aquatic plant native to wetlands and marshes. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal properties is essential for exploring its role in herbal pharmacology and ecological biodiversity.
Names
Common Names
- bog buckbean
- bogbean
- buckbean
- common bogbean
- bog-bean
- bog-myrtle
- marsh trefoil
- marsh-clover
- water trefoil
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Menianto
- Menianto
German:
- Fieberklee
- Sumpfklee
- Menyanthus trifoliata
- Bitterklee
- Fieberklee
- Bitterklee
French:
- Trefle d’eau
- Menyanthe
- Ményanthe
- Trèfle d'eau
- Trèfle d’Eau
- trèfle deau
- Trèfle d’eau
- herbe à canards
- ményanthe trifolié
- ményanthe trifoliée
- ményanthe à trois feuilles
- trèfle d'eau
- trèfle-d'eau commun
- Trèfle d’Eau
- Trefle d'eau
- Ményanthe
- Ményanthe trèfle d'eau
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Menyanthes trifoliataSynonyms
- Menyanthes americana
- Menyanthes verna
- Menyanthes tridentata
- Menyanthes trifolium
- Menyanthes trifoliata f. microphylla
- Menyanthes trifoliata subsp. verna
- Menyanthes trifoliata var. minor
- Menyanthes trifoliata var. paradoxa
- Menyanthes trifoliata f. macrophylla
- Menyanthes paradoxa
- Menyanthes palustris
- Menyanthes latifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is positioned within the family Menyanthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Menyanthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Menyanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Menyanthes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing across various territories, including Denmark and Finland. The species is also documented in the coastal areas of the Faroe Islands. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Iceland and the landscape of Great Britain. Together, these locations define the northern range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Menyanthe trifoliata, utilizes its leaves as a primary component for medicinal purposes. These leaves contain the specific bioactive compounds required for its therapeutic applications, and they are typically harvested to prepare traditional remedies.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Menyanthes trifoliata has 60 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, Braylin, CERYL ALCOHOL, CHLOROGENIC ACID, CU.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Braylin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CERYL ALCOHOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CU | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Deoxyloganin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Folacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Foliamenthin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
Braylin
- Dr. Duke
CERYL ALCOHOL
- Dr. Duke
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
CU
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
Deoxyloganin
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
FE
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
Folacin
- Dr. Duke
Foliamenthin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Menyanthes trifoliata has 500 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-HT-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ATPase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-HT-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Additive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alcohol-Dehydrogenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Menyanthes trifoliata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Insomnia, inflammation, oxidative stress, tumor.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | Journal of biomolecular screening (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic leaf extracts | Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |