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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |