Onopordum cynarocephalum
Onopordum cynarocephalum, commonly known as artichoke thistle, is a resilient medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, it has been traditionally used to support liver health, aid digestion, and reduce inflammation. This versatile botanical offers significant therapeutic potential in modern herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Onopordum cynarocephalum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Onopordum, specifically as the species Onopordum cynarocephalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Onopordum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Onopordum cynarocephalum, possesses a specific geographical range within the Middle East. Its distribution is primarily centered in the region of Western Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the landscape of Palestine. These localized areas define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
Chemicals
Onopordum cynarocephalum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arctigenin, compound 16, compound 3, compound 5, compound 6.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arctigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 16 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 5 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 7 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eudesmane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Onopordum cynarocephalum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include melanoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |