Tanacetum tatsienense
Tanacetum tatsienense, commonly known as Tansy, is a perennial herb prized in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds. Renowned for its aromatic leaves and yellow discoid flowers, this plant offers diverse therapeutic potential, particularly in addressing digestive issues and inflammatory conditions through its unique phytochemical profile.
- Scientific name: Tanacetum tatsienense
- 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 is identified by 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 distribution primarily concentrated within East Asia and the Himalayan region. In China, it can be found across the South-Central provinces. Its range also extends into the high-altitude areas of Qinghai. Additionally, the species is documented growing within the Tibet region. Finally, its presence is noted in the East Himalaya part of the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Tanacetum tatsienense has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |