Pediomelum esculentum
Pediomelum esculentum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (306 studies) · ★★★★★
Pimpinella esculentum, scientifically known as Pediomelum esculentum, is a versatile medicinal herb valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its aromatic qualities, this plant is traditionally utilized to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall wellness, serving as a vital resource in various holistic healing practices.
- Family
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- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pediomelum esculentumDistribution
This plant exhibits a varied distribution across several regions of the United States. In the Northwestern U.S.A., it can be found growing in Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Its presence also extends into the North-Central U.S.A. region. Specifically, the species is documented in the states of Iowa and Kansas. Together, these locations define the current geographical range of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | North Dakota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pediomelum esculentum has 35 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CALCIUM, Cynaroside, FAT, GLUTAMIC ACID, IRON.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cynaroside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLUTAMIC ACID | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoflavone glycoside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoleucine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoorientin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isovitexin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pediomelum esculentum has 271 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Absorbent, Acidulant, Adjuvant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adjuvant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiADD | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |