Swertia mileensis
Swertiia mileensis, commonly known as Swertia, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Characterized by its distinct bitter properties, it is widely utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and hepatoprotective qualities. This versatile plant plays a crucial role in treating various ailments, supporting overall metabolic health.
- Scientific name: Swertia mileensis
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae and falls under the genus Swertia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Swertia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Swertia mileensis, is known by several different common names in Chinese depending on the regional dialect or traditional application. It is frequently referred to as 青叶胆 (Qīngyèdǎn), 苦胆草 (Kǔdǎncǎo), or 弥勒獐牙菜 (Mílè zhāngyácài). Additionally, it is sometimes called 青鱼胆 (Qīngyúdǎn) or 肝炎草 (Gānyáncǎo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 青叶胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦胆草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 弥勒獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 青鱼胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 肝炎草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a specific and localized geographical distribution. It is found natively within the territory of China. More precisely, its habitat is concentrated in the South-Central regions of the country. This particular area provides the environmental conditions necessary for its growth. Consequently, its presence is primarily defined by these specific Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Swertia mileensis, is utilized in traditional medicine through various components of its structure. While the whole plants are sometimes employed in specific preparations to capture the full spectrum of its bioactive compounds, therapeutic focus is frequently placed on the aerial parts of the organism. Within these above-ground sections, the stems and leaves serve as primary reservoirs for the plant's medicinal properties, making them the most common elements harvested for extraction and treatment.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Swertia mileensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include swertiamarin, amarogentin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| swertiamarin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amarogentin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Swertia mileensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |