Veratrum album
Veratrum album · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (183 studies) · ★★★★☆
Veratrum album, scientifically known as Veratrum album, is a potent perennial herb native to mountainous European regions. Known for its high alkaloid content, it has historically been used in traditional medicine. However, due to its extreme toxicity, it must be handled with caution and used only under strict supervision.
- Family
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- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Veratrum albumDistribution
This plant, known as Veratrum album, exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the territories of Finland and Norway. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found throughout various parts of Middle Europe. Specifically, this medicinal species grows in the landscapes of Austria and across the Czechia-Slovakia border. Finally, its geographical range extends into the forested and mountainous areas of Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Veratrum album has 46 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-Deoxojervine, Angeloyl-zygadenine, BETA-SITOSTEROL, CEVADINE, Cevagenine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Deoxojervine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angeloyl-zygadenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CEVADINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cevagenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chelidonic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germbudine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germerine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
11-Deoxojervine
- Dr. Duke
Angeloyl-zygadenine
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
CEVADINE
- Dr. Duke
Cevagenine
- Dr. Duke
Chelidonic acid
- Dr. Duke
Germbudine
- Dr. Duke
Germerine
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Germidine
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Germine
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Activities
Veratrum album has 100 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acetylcholinergic, Acidulant, Aggregant, Analgesic, Androgenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylcholinergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiadenomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antialcoholic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiandrogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Veratrum album has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include seasickness.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seasickness | Neurology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |