Swertia macrosperma
Swertia macrosperma · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Swertia macrospermica, scientifically known as Swertia macrosperma, is a significant medicinal herb belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, this plant is prized for its bitter principles. It is widely utilized for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties, supporting digestive and liver health.
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ophelia Macrosperma · Swertia Randaiensis
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Swertia macrospermaSynonyms
- Ophelia macrosperma
- Swertia randaiensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Gentianales and the family Gentianaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Swertia, specifically as the species Swertia macrosperma.
| 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 wide geographical range across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its distribution spans from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast. It is also found inhabiting the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Beyond the mainland, the species is documented in Eastern Asia, specifically within Taiwan. Finally, its presence extends to the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Swertia macrosperma has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glycosides, Iridoids.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Glycosides | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Iridoids | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Swertia macrosperma has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antipyretic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Swertia macrosperma has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antipyretic, hyperlipidemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antipyretic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol extract (EE) | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-butanol extract (BE) | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |