Pulsatilla cernua var. koreana
Pulsatilla cernua var. koreana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Pulsatilla cerulea var. koreanas, is a rare medicinal herb native to the Korean Peninsula. Renowned in traditional East Asian medicine, this delicate perennial is prized for its bioactive compounds. It is primarily utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various internal imbalances through its therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Pulsatilla Koreana · Pulsatilla Cernua F. Flava · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pulsatilla cernua var. koreanaSynonyms
- Pulsatilla koreana
- Pulsatilla cernua f. flava
- Pulsatilla cernua var. flava
- Anemone cernua var. flava
- Anemone cernua var. koreana
- Pulsatilla koreana f. flava
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Pulsatilla |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk |
| Russian Far East | Primorye |
| China | Manchuria |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Pulsatilla cernua var. koreana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Pulsatilla cernua var. koreana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hederoside C.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hederoside C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hederoside C
- American journal of cancer research
Activities
Pulsatilla cernua var. koreana has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic, Astringent.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice
Antipyretic
- Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice
Astringent
- Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| TA pharmacopuncture | Medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Osong public health and research perspectives (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gold nanoparticles | Frontiers in nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herbal massages | Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |