Leafy Meadow-Rue

Thalictrum foliolosum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (23 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Leafy Meadow-Rue, scientifically known as Thalictrum foliolosum, is a delicate perennial cherished for its ornamental beauty and historical medicinal uses. Found in moist, shaded habitats, this plant features intricate, fern-like foliage and charming flowers. It is traditionally valued in herbal practices for its diverse bioactive properties and therapeutic potential.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Asian Meadow-Rue
Scientific synonyms
Thalictrum Mairei · Thalictrum Villosum · 2 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Thalictrum foliolosum

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Ranunculales, specifically within the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, the species is identified by the genus Thalictrum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Ranunculales WCVP
Family Ranunculaceae WCVP
Genus Thalictrum WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found specifically within the South-Central areas as well as in Tibet. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is present in India. Furthermore, the species is documented in the specific region of Assam. Finally, it is also known to grow throughout the East Himalaya range.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Tibet WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indian Subcontinent India WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan WCVP
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP

Chemicals

Thalictrum foliolosum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Jatrorrhizine, Noroxyhydrastinine, Palmatine, THALICARPINE, THALIRUGINE.

Chemicals reported in Thalictrum foliolosum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Jatrorrhizine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Noroxyhydrastinine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Palmatine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
THALICARPINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
THALIRUGINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
THALRUGOSAMININE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
THALRUGOSIDINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
berberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
thalirugidine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Jatrorrhizine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Noroxyhydrastinine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Palmatine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

THALICARPINE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

THALIRUGINE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

THALRUGOSAMININE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

THALRUGOSIDINE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

berberine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

thalirugidine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Thalictrum foliolosum has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiperiodic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Purgative, Stomachic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antiperiodic Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Diuretic Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Febrifuge Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Purgative Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Stomachic Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Tonic Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Thalictrum foliolosum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include jaundice, diuretic, mycobacteria, purgative, rheumatism.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
jaundice Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
diuretic Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
mycobacteria Microbes and infection (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
purgative Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
rheumatism Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
snakebite Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
tuberculosis Microbes and infection (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
traditional herbal medicine Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆