Pilosella
Pilosella · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Pilosella, is a versatile herb often referred to as jewelweed or mouse-ear chickweed. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it possesses potent diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. This gentle botanical is frequently utilized to support kidney health, soothe skin irritations, and promote overall urinary tract wellness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PilosellaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Pilosella.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Pilosella |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated primarily within the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing across various terrains in Denmark and Finland. The species also inhabits the island territories of the Føroyaar and Iceland. Additionally, its presence extends to the landscapes of Great Britain. These locations collectively define the northernmost range of its natural habitat.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Pilosella has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids, Phytosterols, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytosterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Phytosterols
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Pilosella has 8 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antiepileptic, Antimycotic, Antiviral.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimycotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antidiabetic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiepileptic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antimycotic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiviral
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Diuretic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Gastroprotective
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hypotensive
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Pilosella has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include gastric diseases, intestinal diseases, skin diseases.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Intestinal diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skin diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gastric diseases
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Intestinal diseases
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Skin diseases
- Journal of ethnopharmacology