Swertia franchetiana
Swertia franchetiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Swertia franchetiaana, is a potent medicinal herb belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Widely used in Ayurveda, it is celebrated for its bitter properties and remarkable therapeutic potential. This plant serves as a natural remedy for managing diabetes, improving digestion, and supporting overall liver health.
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Swertia franchetianaTaxonomical 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 Gentianales and the family Gentianaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Swertia, specifically as the species Swertia franchetiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Swertia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within several key regions of China. It can be found growing across the landscapes of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the high-altitude areas of Qinghai. The distribution further encompasses the vast territories of Tibet. Consequently, these four regions define the primary environmental footprint of Swertia franchetiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Swertia franchetiana has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gentiopicroside, Isoorientin, Isoswertisin, Sweroside, Swertiamarin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gentiopicroside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoorientin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoswertisin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sweroside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Swertiamarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Swertifrancheside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Swertisin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gentiopicroside
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Isoorientin
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Isoswertisin
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Sweroside
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Swertiamarin
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Swertifrancheside
- Journal of natural products
Swertisin
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Medicinal Uses
Swertia franchetiana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV-reverse transcriptase, human immunodeficiency virus-1.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-reverse transcriptase | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| human immunodeficiency virus-1 | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |