Pulsatilla
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Pulsatilla, commonly known as pasqueflower, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its striking, bell-shaped blooms, this plant is frequently utilized in homeopathic remedies to address emotional sensitivity and skin conditions. Its delicate beauty belies a potent botanical profile used to balance various systemic imbalances.
- Scientific name: Pulsatilla
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pulsatilla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pulsatilla, is referred to by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is identified as 白头翁属 (zh-hans) and 白头翁属 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, it is written as 白頭翁屬 (zh-hant). Furthermore, in the specific regional variants for Hong Kong, it is known as 白頭翁屬 (zh-hk), and in Singapore, it is referred to as 白头翁属 (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 白头翁属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 白頭翁屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 白頭翁屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白头翁属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 白头翁属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白頭翁屬 | Wikidata |
| eu | Pulsatila | Wikidata |
| pl | Sasanka | Wikidata |
| be | сон | Wikidata |
| fr | Pulsatille | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pulsatilla has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anemoside B4, Berberine, Epiberberine, Esculin, Jatrorrhizine.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anemoside B4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Epiberberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Esculin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Jatrorrhizine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phellodendrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pulchinenoside B4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esculetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pulsatilla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Immunomodulator.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Immunomodulator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pulsatilla has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fungal infections, neutrophil infiltration, oral ulcers, ulcerative colitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fungal infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neutrophil infiltration | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcerative colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vulvovaginal candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |