Pulsatilla cernua var. koreana
Pulsatilla cerulea var. koreanan, commonly known as Korean Pasque Flower, is a rare medicinal herb native to East Asia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory and sedative properties. This delicate perennial is prized for its unique bioactive compounds, used to treat various neurological and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Pulsatilla cernua var. koreana
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- 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. It is further classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Pulsatilla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pulsatilla | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions in Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is documented within the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Its range extends significantly into the Manchuria region of China. Furthermore, the species is well-established throughout the Korean Peninsula. Collectively, these areas define the specific natural habitat of Pulsatilla cernea var. koreana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pulsatilla cerulea var. koreana, is primarily valued in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties derived from its roots. The underground root system serves as the essential component for therapeutic use, where it is typically harvested, dried, and processed to extract its bioactive compounds. These roots are the concentrated source of the plant's chemical constituents, making them the most critical part for medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pulsatilla cernua var. koreana has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic, Astringent.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |