Paeonia
Peonia, commonly known as peony, is a versatile flowering plant celebrated for both its ornamental beauty and significant medicinal properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism, its roots contain bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, alleviate menstrual discomfort, and support circulatory health, making it a cornerstone of botanical therapeutic practices.
- Scientific name: Paeonia
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Europe
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. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Paeonia.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several northern European regions. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, its presence is documented within the borders of Finland. The species also inhabits various areas across Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range extends to the northern territories of Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols, Paeoniflorin, Paeonol, linoleic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Paeoniflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Paeonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linolenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paeoniflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paeonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paeonia has 8 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Anticholinesterase, Anticoagulant, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fibrinolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include amenorrhea, anti-oxidant, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes complications, diabetic kidney disease.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amenorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic kidney disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysmenorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hematemesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |