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Swertia punctata

Swertia punctata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Swertia punctata, scientifically known as Swertia punctata, is a potent medicinal herb native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. This plant is widely utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from fever to liver-related disorders.

Family
Gentianaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Swertia Perennis Subsp. Punctata · Swertia Stigmantha

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Swertia punctata

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Swertia punctata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianales and the family Gentianaceae. It is further categorized under the specific genus Swertia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Gentianaceae
Genus Swertia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Eastern and Southeastern Europe. In the area of Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Bulgaria. It also maintains a presence in Romania, another country situated in the Southeastern European region. Moving further north, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Eastern Europe, specifically within Ukraine. Collectively, these locations define the known natural range for Swertia punctata.

Region Area
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Romania
Eastern Europe Ukraine

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Swertia punctata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Swertia punctata
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Swertia punctata has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-O-Gentiobiosyl-3,7-dimethoxy-8-hydroxyxanthone, 1-O-Primeverosyl-3,8-dihydroxy-5-methoxyxanthone, Bellidifolin, Isobellidifolin, Isoorientin.

Chemicals reported in Swertia punctata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1-O-Gentiobiosyl-3,7-dimethoxy-8-hydroxyxanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-O-Primeverosyl-3,8-dihydroxy-5-methoxyxanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bellidifolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isobellidifolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoorientin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mangiferin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methylbellidifolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methylswertianin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Norswertianin-1-O-beta-D-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Swertianolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1-O-Gentiobiosyl-3,7-dimethoxy-8-hydroxyxanthone

  1. Phytochemistry

1-O-Primeverosyl-3,8-dihydroxy-5-methoxyxanthone

  1. Phytochemistry

Bellidifolin

  1. Phytochemistry

Isobellidifolin

  1. Phytochemistry

Isoorientin

  1. Phytochemistry

Mangiferin

  1. Phytochemistry

Methylbellidifolin

  1. Phytochemistry

Methylswertianin

  1. Phytochemistry

Norswertianin-1-O-beta-D-glucoside

  1. Phytochemistry

Swertianolin

  1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Swertia punctata has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aerial parts, roots.

Preparations reported for Swertia punctata
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aerial parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aerial parts

  1. Phytochemistry

Roots

  1. Phytochemistry