Swertia paniculata
Swertiia paniculata, commonly known as Swertia or Chirata, is a potent medicinal herb revered in Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its intense bitterness, this plant possesses remarkable therapeutic properties. It is widely utilized to treat digestive disorders, fever, and liver ailments, serving as a powerful natural tonic for overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Swertia paniculata
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae, falling 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, known scientifically as Swertia paniculata, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 宽丝獐牙菜, 宽丝獐牙菜, 宽胆草, and 鱼胆草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 宽丝獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 宽丝獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 宽丝獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鱼胆草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam and throughout the East Himalaya. Additionally, its presence extends into the mountainous terrain of Nepal. The species is also documented within the West Himalaya region. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the parts of the Indian Subcontinent located in Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Swertia paniculata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mangiferin, gentiopicroside, silver nanoparticles, sweroside, swertiamarin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mangiferin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentiopicroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| silver nanoparticles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| swertiamarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Swertia paniculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Swertia paniculata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cold, shivering.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shivering | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |