Tanacetum sinaicum

Tanacetum sinaicum, commonly known as Chinese Tansy, is a versatile medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This aromatic perennial is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory discomfort, offering a natural approach to holistic healing.

  • Scientific name: Tanacetum sinaicum
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Tanacetum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Tanacetum WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several key regions in the Middle East. Within Western Asia, it can be found growing in the territory of Palestine. The species also extends its reach into the Sinai Peninsula, which is another notable area in Western Asia. Furthermore, its distribution includes parts of the Arabian Peninsula, specifically within Saudi Arabia. These locations highlight the plant's preference for the arid and semi-arid landscapes of these connected regions.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Palestine WCVP
Western Asia Sinai WCVP
Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia WCVP

Chemicals

Tanacetum sinaicum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chrysanthenyl acetate, thujone, verbenol.

Total chemicals
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
chrysanthenyl acetate 1 ★☆☆☆☆
thujone 1 ★☆☆☆☆
verbenol 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Tanacetum sinaicum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antiproliferative, Antiviral, Genotoxic.

Total activities
4
Scientific sources
4

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Anticancer 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antiproliferative 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Genotoxic 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Tanacetum sinaicum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HPV-16, HPV-18.

Total uses
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
HPV-16 1 ★☆☆☆☆
HPV-18 1 ★☆☆☆☆