Great Burnet
Sanguisorba officinalis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (286 studies) · ★★★★★
Great Burnet, scientifically known as Sanguisorbia officinalis, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional herbalism for its astringent properties. Characterized by its distinctive reddish flowers, this plant contains high tannin levels, making it a potent remedy for digestive issues, skin irritations, and supporting overall mucosal health and vitality.
Names
Common Names
- great burnet
- official burnet
- burnet bloodwort
- salad burnet
- sanguisorba
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Néspola
- Pimpinela mayor
- Nísperero del Japón
- Sanguisorba cylindrica
- Sanguisorba major
- Pimpinella officinalis
- Pempinela
- Sanguisorba altissima
- Hierba de la mora
- Pempinella
- Sanguisorba hispanica
- Hierba de la enjarretadura
- Jazmia
- Sanguisorba serotina
- Sanguisorba sabauda
- Poterium boreale
- Nespola
- Nisperero del Japon
- pimpinela mayor
- niéspola
German:
- Großer Wiesenknopf
- Groß-Wiesenknopf
- großer Wiesenknopf
- Groß-Wiesenknopf
French:
- Sanguisorbe officinale
- Sanguisorba major
- Grande pimprenelle
- sanguisorbe
- grande pimprenelle
- pimprenelle officinale
- sanguisorbe
- sanguisorbe officinale
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sanguisorba officinalisSynonyms
- Pimpinella officinalis
- Poterium officinale
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. carnea
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. cordifolia
- Sanguisorba officinalis subsp. montana
- Sanguisorba officinalis proles montana
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. hispanica
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. montana
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. serpentini
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. sabauda
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. microcephala
- Sanguisorba officinalis subsp. microcephala
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. pallescens
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. pilosella
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. pilosella
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. polygama
- Sanguisorba officinalis subsp. polygama
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. pubescens
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. serpentini
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. typica
- Sanguisorba neglecta
- Sanguisorba nudicaulis
- Sanguisorba sabauda
- Sanguisorba longa f. dilutiflora
- Sanguisorba major
- Sanguisorba media
- Sanguisorba microcephala
- Poterium officinale f. montanum
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. auriculata
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. albarracinensis
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. cordata
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. auriculata
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. cordifolia
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. macrophylla
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. dilutiflora
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. dilutiflora
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. nana
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. glandulosa
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. serotina
- Sanguisorba officinalis subsp. glandulosa
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. globularis
- Sanguisorba minor var. sabauda
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. hispanica
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. latifoliata
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. nana
- Sanguisorba minor var. altissima
- Sanguisorba serpentini
- Sanguisorba taurica
- Sanguisorba unsanensis
- Sanguisorba andersonii
- Sanguisorba angustifolia
- Sanguisorba auriculata
- Sanguisorba baicalensis
- Sanguisorba bracteosa
- Sanguisorba canadensis var. media
- Sanguisorba cernua
- Sanguisorba cordifolia
- Sanguisorba cordifolia var. major
- Sanguisorba cordifolia var. minor
- Sanguisorba cordifolia f. ramosa
- Sanguisorba cordifolia f. simplex
- Sanguisorba cylindrica
- Sanguisorba glandulosa
- Sanguisorba globularis
- Sanguisorba hispanica
- Sanguisorba komaroviana
- Sanguisorba konradii
- Poterium officinale f. sabaudum
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. latifoliata
- Sanguisorba longa
- Sanguisorba montana
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. longa
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala
- Sanguisorba rubra
- Sanguisorba serotina
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 |
Distribution
This plant, known as Sanguisorbica officinalis, exhibits a specific presence across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. Its distribution also extends to the northern territories of Finland. Additionally, the species is documented within the natural habitats of Great Britain. Finally, its range encompasses the island nations of both Iceland and Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sanguisorba officinalis, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for its medicinal properties derived from its roots. The roots of this species contain key bioactive compounds that are harvested and processed for therapeutic use. Because the most potent pharmacological effects are concentrated within this underground structure, the roots serve as the primary component in various herbal preparations and remedies.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sanguisorba officinalis has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sanguiin H-6, Ziyuglycoside I, ziyuglycoside II, (+)-Gallocatechin, (+)-catechin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sanguiin H-6 | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ziyuglycoside I | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ziyuglycoside II | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-Gallocatechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 19-Dehydroursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cyanidin 3-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ellagitannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sanguiin H-6
- Dr. Duke
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Ziyuglycoside I
- Dr. Duke
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
ziyuglycoside II
- Dr. Duke
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
(+)-Gallocatechin
- Dr. Duke
(+)-catechin
- Dr. Duke
19-Dehydroursolic acid
- Dr. Duke
Cyanidin 3-glucoside
- Dr. Duke
Ellagitannins
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
Phenols
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Sanguisorba officinalis has 234 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antitumor, Antiviral, Hypoglycemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sanguisorba officinalis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bleeding, burns, duodenal ulcers, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, atherosclerosis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bleeding | The Korean journal of physiology & pharmacology : official journal of the Korean Physiological Society and the Korean Society of Pharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| duodenal ulcers | The Korean journal of physiology & pharmacology : official journal of the Korean Physiological Society and the Korean Society of Pharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukopenia | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vascular diseases | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanol extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MeOH extract | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZYM-201 sodium succinate | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous or ethanolic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous solutions of ethanolic tinctures | Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude ethanolic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extracts | Journal of applied microbiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract | Yao wu shi pin fen xi = Journal of food and drug analysis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |