Sigesbeckia glabrescens
Sigesbeckia glabrescens, commonly known as "Galing Galing" in the Philippines, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it is frequently used to treat respiratory ailments, skin infections, and various inflammatory conditions, serving as a vital natural remedy in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Sigesbeckia glabrescens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Sigesbeckia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sigesbeckia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sigesbeckia glabrescens, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is known as コメナモミ, while in Chinese, it is called 毛梗豨莶, a name that remains consistent across the different linguistic variants including zh-cn (毛梗豨莶), zh-tw (毛梗莶), and zh-hans (毛梗豨莶).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛梗豨莶 | Wikidata |
| ja | コメナモミ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛梗豨莶 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛梗豨莶 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛梗豨莶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 拔毒散 | Wikidata |
| zh | 豨莶草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 光豨莶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 烯莶草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 豨莶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In the northern reaches of its range, it can be found within the Russian Far East, specifically in the Primorye region. Its presence extends significantly into China, where it is documented across diverse territories such as Manchuria and Inner Mongolia. Furthermore, the species is established in the South-Central regions of China. Finally, its distribution reaches as far south as the tropical island of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known commonly as Sigesbeckia glabrescens or "Luyang Dingding," utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its roots and leaves. The leaves are often employed in traditional practices to treat inflammation and skin ailments, while the roots are frequently prepared as decoctions to address internal issues such as stomach pains or fever. Together, these plant parts serve as a vital resource in folk medicine for their therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sigesbeckia glabrescens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin, ferulic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sigesbeckia glabrescens has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include apoptosis, herbicide resistance, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herbicide resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |