koniklec

Pulsatilla · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Koniklec, scientifically known as Pulsatilla, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often referred to as Pasqueflower, this botanical treasure is renowned for its ability to soothe nervous tension and alleviate various inflammatory conditions, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Pasqueflower · Pasqueflowers
Scientific synonyms
Anetilla · Miyakea · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pulsatilla

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • pulsatilas

German:

  • Kuhschellen
  • Küchenschellen
  • Küchenschelle
  • koniklec
  • Kuhschellen
  • Küchenschellen
  • Kühchenschellen - eigentlicher Herkunftsname

French:

  • Pulsatille
  • Pulsatilles
  • Pulsatille

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae, it is classified 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally across the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the territories of Norway and Sweden. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Great Britain. Collectively, these locations define its primary environmental range within the northern hemisphere.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Pulsatilla has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anemoside B4, Epiberberine, Esculetin, Esculin, Jatrorrhizine.

Chemicals reported in Pulsatilla
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Anemoside B4 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Epiberberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Esculetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Esculin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Jatrorrhizine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phellodendrine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pulchinenoside B4 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
berberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anemoside B4

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Epiberberine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Esculetin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Esculin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Jatrorrhizine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phellodendrine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Pulchinenoside B4

  1. Applied microbiology and biotechnology

berberine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Pulsatilla has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Immunomodulator.

Activities reported in Pulsatilla
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Immunomodulator 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Immunomodulator

  1. Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Conditions

Pulsatilla has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include fungal infections, neutrophil infiltration, oral ulcers, ulcerative colitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Conditions investigated for Pulsatilla
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Fungal infections 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neutrophil infiltration 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oral ulcers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ulcerative colitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vulvovaginal candidiasis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fungal infections

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Neutrophil infiltration

  1. Fitoterapia

Oral ulcers

  1. Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Ulcerative colitis

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Vulvovaginal candidiasis

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Pulsatilla has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Pulsatilla suppository, decoction, n-butanol extract of Pulsatilla decoction (BEPD).

Preparations reported for Pulsatilla
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Pulsatilla suppository 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Decoction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
N-butanol extract of pulsatilla decoction (bepd) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Pulsatilla suppository

  1. Fitoterapia

Decoction

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

N-butanol extract of pulsatilla decoction (bepd)

  1. Fitoterapia