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Peganum

Peganum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (23 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Peganum, is a versatile genus of plants celebrated in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often recognized for its calming and anti-inflammatory effects, species like Peganum harmala contain potent alkaloids. These unique compounds make it a significant subject in modern pharmacological research and studies.

Family
Nitrariaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Harmala

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Peganum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling under the family Nitrariaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized within the genus Peganum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Nitrariaceae
Genus Peganum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence can be specifically noted in Hungary. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found throughout various parts of Southwestern Europe. This includes populations located in France as well as the islands of Baleares and Sardegna. Finally, the species is also widely distributed across the mainland of Spain.

Region Area
Middle Europe Hungary
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Romania
Southeastern Europe Türkiye-in-Europe

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Peganum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, HARMINE.

Chemicals reported in Peganum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
HARMINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

HARMINE

  1. Medical hypotheses

Activities

Peganum has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticoagulant, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor.

Activities reported in Peganum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticoagulant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypoglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticoagulant

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antidiabetic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antimicrobial

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antitumor

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hypoglycemic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Peganum has 10 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include asthma, cough, hypertension, lumbago, Alzheimer's disease.

Conditions investigated for Peganum
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Asthma 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cough 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypertension 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lumbago 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alzheimer's disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Colic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Jaundice 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Presbyopia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vision 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Asthma

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Cough

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hypertension

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lumbago

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Alzheimer's disease

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cancer

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Colic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Jaundice

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Presbyopia

  1. Medical hypotheses

Vision

  1. Medical hypotheses