Scrophularia ningpoensis
Scrophularia ningpoensis, commonly known as Ningbo Figwort, is a significant medicinal herb in traditional East Asian medicine. Valued for its cooling and detoxifying properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, swelling, and skin conditions. This plant plays a crucial role in holistic approaches to managing various systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Scrophularia ningpoensis
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Scrophularia, as part of the species Scrophularia ningpoensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scrophularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Scrophularia ningpoensis, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is referred to as 宁波玄参, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese usage of Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is simply called 玄參. In mainland China (zh), the name 宁波玄参 is commonly used, and in Thailand (th), it is known as เอี้ยงเซียม.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 宁波玄参 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 玄參 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 玄參 | Wikidata |
| zh | 宁波玄参 | Wikidata |
| th | เอี้ยงเซียม | Wikidata |
| ja | 玄參 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 宁波玄参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水萝卜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 浙玄参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 元参 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the Inner Mongolia region in the north to the Southeast provinces. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the North-Central and South-Central territories of the country. Beyond the borders of China, the species extends its reach into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, this medicinal plant is also known to grow within the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Scrophularia ningpoensis, utilizes various anatomical structures to fulfill its biological and medicinal functions. The roots serve as the primary underground organ for nutrient absorption, while the individual root system provides essential stability within the soil. Above ground, the sturdy stems support the plant's upright structure, facilitating the connection between the stem-leaf arrangement that optimizes sunlight capture for photosynthesis. Additionally, the plant interacts with its immediate environment through root exudates, which are chemical compounds released into the rhizosphere to influence soil microbial activity.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 12
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| root | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem-leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root exudates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Radix | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Scrophularia ningpoensis has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 40 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include harpagoside, harpagide, acteoside, angoroside C, aucubin.
- Total chemicals
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 40
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| harpagoside | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| harpagide | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| acteoside | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| angoroside C | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aucubin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iridoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-methylcatechol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scrophularia ningpoensis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antihypertensive, Antitumor, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scrophularia ningpoensis has 32 reported medicinal uses identified across 38 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, depression, fever, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 32
- Scientific sources
- 38
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cerebral Ischemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Reperfusion Injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amnesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |