Himalayan Peony
Paeonia emodi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (42 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Himalayan Peony, scientifically known as Paeonia emodi, is a perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned in traditional medicine, its roots contain bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, pain, and digestive issues. This resilient plant is a vital botanical resource for holistic healing practices.
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Himalayan Peony
- Scientific synonyms
- Paeonia Emodi Var. Glabrata · Paeonia Emodi F. Glabrata · 1 more
Names
Common Names
- Himalayan Peony
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Pivoine de l'Himalaya
- Pivoine de l’Himalaya
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Paeonia emodiSynonyms
- Paeonia emodi var. glabrata
- Paeonia emodi f. glabrata
- Paeonia anomala var. emodi
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Paeoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Paeonia, which includes the species Paeonia emodi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Paeoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paeonia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several diverse regions within Asia. In Western Asia, it can be found growing in the country of Afghanistan. Its range extends significantly into China, specifically within the Tibet and Xinjiang regions. Furthermore, it is present in the Indian Subcontinent, occupying parts of Nepal. Finally, the species is also documented to inhabit various areas of Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Paeonia emoadi, is characterized by several distinct anatomical structures used in various traditional applications. The most significant medicinal components are found in the underground portions, specifically the fleshy tubers and the primary root, which are often harvested for their therapeutic properties. Above the ground, the plant displays a variety of foliage, ranging from young, developing leaves to fully expanded, mature leaves that facilitate photosynthesis. Additionally, the plant produces seeds as part of its reproductive cycle, completing the biological profile of this important medicinal species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal de mycologie medicale (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Journal de mycologie medicale (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Journal de mycologie medicale (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Paeonia emodi has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,5-Dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone, ETHYL GALLATE, OLEANOLIC ACID, Phytic acid, Vitamin A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,5-Dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYL GALLATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vitamin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methionine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl grevillate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,5-Dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
ETHYL GALLATE
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Phytic acid
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
Vitamin A
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
betulinic acid
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
methionine
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
methyl grevillate
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
proline
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
Activities
Paeonia emodi has 14 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticoagulant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Current drug discovery technologies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Current drug discovery technologies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Current drug discovery technologies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia emodi has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, anti-allergic, gastrointestinal disorders.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | Journal de mycologie medicale (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida glabrata | Journal de mycologie medicale (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida parapsilosis | Journal de mycologie medicale (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-allergic | Current drug discovery technologies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform fraction | Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PRR | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boiled as compared to fresh and dried juvenile leaves | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boiled budding leaves | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boiled juvenile leaves | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extract | Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried and fresh budding leaves | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried budding leaves | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried budding stage leaves | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried juvenile leaves | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |