Ribes himalense
Ribes himalense, commonly known as the Himalayan currant, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its nutrient-dense berries, it serves as a traditional remedy for various ailments. Its antioxidant properties and therapeutic extracts offer significant potential in supporting holistic wellness and treating systemic inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Ribes himalense
- Family: Grossulariaceae
- 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 Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Grossulariaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ribes, specifically as the species Ribes himalense.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Grossulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ribes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ribes himalense, is recognized by several different common names across various linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 糖茶藨子 (including the simplified form 糖茶藨子 used in mainland China, zh-cn, and the traditional form 糖茶藨子 used in Taiwan, zh-tw), 喜马拉雅茶藨子, and 埃牟茶藨子.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 糖茶藨子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 糖茶藨子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 糖茶藨子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 喜马拉雅茶藨子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 埃牟茶藨子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 钻石风 | Wikidata |
| zh | 糖茶藨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing within the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its range extends northward into the province of Inner Mongolia. The species is also documented to inhabit the North-Central territories of China. Finally, its presence is noted in both the Qinghai region and throughout China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Activities
Ribes himalense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ribes himalense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |