Oenanthe javanica
Oenanthe javaica, commonly known as Java Water Dropwort, is a perennial herb native to tropical regions. Traditionally utilized in various folk medicines, it possesses unique bioactive properties. While valued for its potential therapeutic applications, careful attention must be paid to its toxicity, as improper usage can lead to serious health risks.
- Scientific name: Oenanthe javanica
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Oenanthe.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oenanthe | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions of the Eurasian continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be recorded in Great Britain. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is found inhabiting parts of Italy. The distribution extends into Siberia, specifically within the Chitá region. Finally, it reaches the Russian Far East, where it is located in both the Kuril Islands and Primorye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oenanthe javanica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include OjF, coumarins, flavonoids, hyperoside, persicarin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| OjF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| persicarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oenanthe javanica has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticoagulant, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oenanthe javanica has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HBeAg, HBsAg, abdominal pain, aging, jaundice.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HBeAg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HBsAg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |