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Valeriana fauriei

Valeriana fauriei · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Valeriana fauriei, scientifically known as Valeriana fauriei, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific African regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this species is often utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential pharmacological benefits.

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root · Rhizome
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Valeriana Fauriei F. Coreana · Valeriana Fauriei Subsp. Badzhalensis · 13 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Valeriana fauriei

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dipsacales, it falls under the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Valeriana.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Dipsacales WCVP
Family Caprifoliaceae WCVP
Genus Valeriana WCVP

Distribution

This plant is native to several specific regions within the Russian Far East. It can be found growing across the Amur and Khabarovsk territories. Its distribution also extends to the coastal areas of Primorye. Furthermore, the species inhabits the island of Sakhalin. Finally, it is also documented to occur throughout the Kuril Islands.

Region Area Source
Russian Far East Amur WCVP
Russian Far East Khabarovsk WCVP
Russian Far East Kuril Is. WCVP
Russian Far East Primorye WCVP
Russian Far East Sakhalin WCVP
China Manchuria WCVP
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Korea WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Valeriana fauriei, utilizes its underground structures as primary storage organs and for vegetative propagation. Specifically, the medicinal properties are often concentrated within the roots and the thickened, horizontal rhizomes that extend beneath the soil surface. These subterranean parts serve to anchor the plant while accumulating the essential compounds required for its therapeutic applications.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Phytochemistry (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
rhizome Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Valeriana fauriei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kessyl glycol diacetate, alpha-Kessyl alcohol.

Chemicals reported in Valeriana fauriei
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Kessyl glycol diacetate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-Kessyl alcohol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Kessyl glycol diacetate

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

alpha-Kessyl alcohol

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Activities

Valeriana fauriei has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antioxidant Rejuvenation research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Valeriana fauriei has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression, insomnia.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
depression Rejuvenation research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
insomnia PloS one (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
VF extract Rejuvenation research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
rhizomes Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
roots Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆