Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica
Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica, commonly known as Asian Self-heal, is a resilient perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is frequently used to treat respiratory ailments, skin irritations, and minor wounds, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Prunella. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified as Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Prunella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 山菠菜, a name that is consistently applied across different regional standards, including the simplified Chinese usage (zh-cn) as 山菠菜 and the traditional Chinese usage (zh-tw) as 山菠菜.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 山菠菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山菠菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 山菠菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution localized within the Russian Far East. Its presence is documented across several key administrative and territorial regions of this area. Specifically, it can be found in the Amur and Khabarovsk regions. The species also extends its range to the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Kuril Islands. Furthermore, its habitat includes the coastal territory of Primorye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as black chia or self-heal, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial part. The aerial part encompasses the entire portion of the plant that grows above the soil, including the leafy green stems, the small tubular flowers, and the leaves. These above-ground structures contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its medicinal properties, making the collection of the aerial part essential for preparing various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |