Pimpinella thellungiana
Pimpinella thellungiana, commonly known as a medicinal herb from the Apiaceae family, is a botanical treasure valued for its therapeutic potential. Renowned for its rich bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant pharmacological benefits, particularly in traditional medicine, where its unique phytochemical profile is studied for diverse healing properties.
- Scientific name: Pimpinella thellungiana
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Apiales. Finally, Pimpinella thellungiana is a member of the family Apiaceae within the genus Pimpinella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pimpinella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pimpinella thellungiana, is known by several different names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is referred to as Бедренец Теллунга, while in Chinese, it carries multiple common names including 羊红膻, 鹅脚板, 羊洪膻, and the more descriptive 羊红膻缺刻叶茴芹.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Бедренец Теллунга | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊红膻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹅脚板 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊洪膻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊红膻缺刻叶茴芹） | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Northern Asia. Within the territory of Siberia, it can be found specifically in the Chita region. Its range extends into the Russian Far East, where it inhabits both the Amur and Primorye areas. In China, the species is documented across the landscape of Inner Mongolia. Finally, its presence is also noted within the Manchuria region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pimpinella thellungiana, utilizes its root as a vital component for its biological functions and potential medicinal applications. The root system serves as the primary anchor for the plant, securing it within the soil while facilitating the absorption of essential nutrients and water necessary for growth. In the context of herbal medicine, the root is often the specific part studied for its concentrated bioactive compounds, which are stored within this underground structure to support the plant's overall vitality.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pimpinella thellungiana has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4-propenylphenol, apigenin-7-O-glucuronide, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-propenylphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cryptochlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neochlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pimpinella thellungiana has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hypotensive.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pimpinella thellungiana has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, diuresis, hypertension, respiratory diseases.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuresis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |