Saussurea amara
Saussurea amara, commonly known as bitter saussurea, is a potent medicinal herb indigenous to the high-altitude Himalayan regions. Renowned in traditional Tibetan and Chinese medicine, this plant possesses remarkable therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and detoxifying effects, playing a vital role in holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Saussurea amara
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Saussurea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Saussurea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Saussurea amara, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently called 草地风毛菊, a name used consistently across various dialects including zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw. Additionally, it is colloquially known as 驴耳风毛菊 or 羊耳朵.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 草地风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 草地风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 草地风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 驴耳风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊耳朵 | Wikidata |
| zh | 草地风毛菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution focused primarily within the region of Eastern Europe. It can be found growing across the territories of Belarus and the Baltic States. The species also extends its range into the vast landscapes of Central European Russia. Additionally, its presence is documented within East European Russia. Finally, the plant's habitat reaches as far as North European Russia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Northwest European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
Chemicals
Saussurea amara has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apigenin 7- O-glucoside, Cynaropicrin, cynarin, santonin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Apigenin 7- O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cynaropicrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cynarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| santonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Saussurea amara has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Choleretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Choleretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |