Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora
Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora, commonly known as the Himalayan bitterroot, is a potent medicinal herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its intense bitterness, it contains bioactive compounds like picroside, which offer significant anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant properties, making it vital in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
- Scientific name: Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Neopicrorhiza.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Neopicrorhiza | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora, exhibits a specific distribution across several key mountainous regions. Within China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central areas as well as the high altitudes of Tibet. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it thrives in the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Nepal. Finally, it can also be located throughout the West Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, iridoid, picroside I, picroside II, piscrocin D.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iridoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| picroside I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| picroside II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piscrocin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piscrocin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piscrocin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piscrocin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piscroside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piscroside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antimalarial, digestive system, musculoskeletal system, nervous system.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| digestive system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| musculoskeletal system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nervous system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |