Thermopsis
Thermopsis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Thermopsis, scientifically known as Thermopsis chinensis, is a perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains potent alkaloids used to treat various ailments. However, due to its high toxicity, it must be handled with extreme caution and precise medicinal expertise.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Flower · Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ThermopsisDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range extending across several key regions of the Eurasian continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Great Britain. Moving eastward, the species can be found throughout East European Russia and South European Russia. Its distribution also stretches deep into Siberia, specifically within the Altay region. Finally, the plant is also documented to inhabit the territory of Buryatiya.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia |
| Siberia | Altay |
| Siberia | Buryatiya |
| Siberia | Chita |
| Siberia | Irkutsk |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk |
| Siberia | Tuva |
| Siberia | West Siberia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Thermopsis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
Seed
- Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology