Patrinia scabra
Patrinia scabra, commonly known as "Baishishen" in traditional Chinese medicine, is a perennial herb valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is extensively used to treat inflammation, coughs, and skin ailments. This plant serves as a vital botanical resource in holistic healing practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Patrinia scabra
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Dipsacales, it is classified under the family Caprifoliaceae and is identified by the genus Patriina. Specifically, the species is known as Patriina scabra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Patrinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Patrinia scabra, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to by the names 糙叶败酱 (zh), 糙葉敗酱 (zh-tw), and is specifically documented as 糙叶败酱 (zh-hans and zh-cn). Additionally, it is recognized by the traditional name 墓头回 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 糙叶败酱 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 糙叶败酱 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 糙叶败酱 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 糙葉敗酱 | Wikidata |
| zh | 墓头回 | Wikidata |
| zh | 粗叶败酱 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions within China. Its distribution begins in the northern territories, specifically throughout Inner Mongolia. It can also be found extensively across the Manchuria region. Furthermore, the species extends into the areas of China North-Central. Finally, its range reaches into the southern landscapes of China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Patrinia scabra, is a medicinal herb where the roots are the primary part utilized for therapeutic purposes. These roots are typically harvested and processed to extract their bioactive compounds, which are central to its traditional use in treating various ailments such as inflammation and fever.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Patrinia scabra has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include patriscabrol, PSI, Polysaccharide, beta-daucosterol, beta-sitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| patriscabrol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PSI | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isolariciresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isopatriscabrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lariciresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nortracheloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Patrinia scabra has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |