Pseudognaphalium affine
Pseudognaphalium affine, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its growing importance in pharmacological studies and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Pseudognaphalium affine
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Pseudognaphalium, with the species name affine.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pseudognaphalium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pseudognaphalium affine, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 鼠麴草 (zh/zh-cn) or simply 鼠麴 (lzh), while in Japanese, it is called ハハコグサ (ja). Additionally, in Korean, the plant is known as 떡쑥 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 鼠麴草 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 鼠麴 | Wikidata |
| ja | ハハコグサ | Wikidata |
| ko | 떡쑥 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鼠麴草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鼠麴草 | Wikidata |
| ar | برسية متقاربة | Wikidata |
| zh | 鼠鼬草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 日华本草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 拟鼠麹草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within the Caucasus, it can be found specifically in the Transcaucasus area. Its range extends into Western Asia, where it is documented in both Afghanistan and Türkiye. In East Asia, the species is located within China South-Central. Additionally, the plant's presence is noted as far south as the island of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pseudognaphalium affine, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial part. This component encompasses all the structures located above the ground, including the stems, leaves, and flowering heads. The chemical constituents responsible for its therapeutic properties are concentrated within these exposed botanical elements, making the aerial part the essential portion harvested for medicinal preparation and extraction.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pseudognaphalium affine has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, 3,4-diCQA, 3,5-diCQA, 4,5-diCQA, GAE.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-diCQA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-diCQA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-diCQA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GAE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pseudognaphalium affine has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Vulnerary.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vulnerary | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pseudognaphalium affine has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include COPD, asthma, cough, dry eye disease, ulcerative colitis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| COPD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dry eye disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcerative colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |