Sanguisorba minor
Salad burnet
Sanguisorbia minor, commonly known as Lesser Bloodroot, is a potent medicinal herb prized for its unique phytochemical properties. Native to temperate forest understories, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal pharmacology to support circulatory health and treat inflammatory skin conditions, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Sanguisorba minor
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Sanguisorbia minor, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling within the family Rosaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Sanguisorbia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sanguisorba | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sanguisorba minor, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Esperanto, it is called Eta sangvisorbo, while in Polish, it is referred to as krwiściąg mniejszy. In French, the species is known as Pimprenelle, and in Catalan, it is called pimpinella. Furthermore, in Turkish, it is identified as Küçük çayırdüğmesi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Eta sangvisorbo | Wikidata |
| pl | krwiściąg mniejszy | Wikidata |
| fr | Pimprenelle | Wikidata |
| tr | Küçük çayırdüğmesi | Wikidata |
| ca | pimpinella | Wikidata |
| hu | kis vérfű | Wikidata |
| fi | pikkuluppio | Wikidata |
| de | Kleiner Wiesenknopf | Wikidata |
| sl | mala strašnica | Wikidata |
| az | Kiçik sincanotu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing within the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. Its presence also extends to the northern territories of Finland and Norway. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations define its primary geographical range in the north.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sanguisorba minor, is a medicinal herb where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. While the whole Sanguisorba minor plant can be harvested for certain preparations, specific focus is often placed on its individual structures. The aerial parts, which include everything above the ground, are frequently collected for drying. Within these upper sections, the leaves and the stems provide essential bioactive compounds. Additionally, the root is a highly valued part of the plant, often containing concentrated medicinal constituents that distinguish it from the rest of the organism.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole Sanguisorba minor plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sanguisorba minor has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ellagic acid, gallic acid, 4,8-dimethoxy-7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-5,6-dicarboxylic acid, Oxalic acid, beta-glucogallin.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ellagic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,8-dimethoxy-7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-5,6-dicarboxylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxalic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-glucogallin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fructose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sanguisorba minor has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Hemostatic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sanguisorba minor has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cognition disorders, myocardial infarction, oxidative injury, oxidative stress, tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cognition disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myocardial infarction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |