Tsuga canadensis
Tsuga canadensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (146 studies) · ★★★☆☆
, scientifically known as Tsuga canadensis, is commonly called the Eastern Hemlock. This evergreen conifer is vital to forest ecosystems, providing essential shade and habitat. While primarily valued for its ecological role and timber, traditional uses of its extracts have historically been explored for various medicinal and therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tsuga canadensisDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several different regions across the Northern Hemisphere. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted in countries such as Great Britain and Norway. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found within the borders of Germany and Poland. Furthermore, the plant extends its reach across the Atlantic to the continent of North America. Specifically, it can be located within the Eastern Canada region, particularly in New Brunswick.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Prince Edward I. | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tsuga canadensis has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE, Betulin, CADINENE, EO, L-Borneol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CADINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-Camphene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-alpha-Pinene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-bornyl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MYRCENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pinitol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE
- Dr. Duke
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
CADINENE
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
L-Borneol
- Dr. Duke
L-Camphene
- Dr. Duke
L-alpha-Pinene
- Dr. Duke
L-bornyl acetate
- Dr. Duke
MYRCENE
- Dr. Duke
Pinitol
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Tsuga canadensis has 127 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |