Peucedanum dhana
Peucedanum dhana, commonly known as Dhania or Rock Fennel, is a highly valued medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Prized for its aromatic seeds, it possesses potent digestive, carminative, and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, this plant plays a crucial role in traditional healing and culinary wellness.
- Scientific name: Peucedanum dhana
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Peucedanum dhana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Peucedanum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Peucedanum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Peucedanum dhanum, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Hindi, it is commonly referred to as Dhania, while in Sanskrit, it is known as Dhania. In Gujarati, it is called Dhania, and in Marathi, it is also referred to as Dhania.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Peucedanum dhana, exhibits a broad distribution across the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally within the diverse terrains of India. The species also inhabits significant portions of Pakistan and Nepal. Additionally, its range extends into the lush landscapes of Bangladesh. Finally, the plant is recorded as being present in the region of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Peucedanum dhana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include limonene, o-cymene, trans-piperitol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| o-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-piperitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Peucedanum dhana has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, cervical cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |