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Veratrum dahuricum

Veratrum dahuricum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Veratrum dahuricum, scientifically known as Veratrum dahuricum, is a potent medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains various alkaloids used to treat various ailments. However, due to its high toxicity, careful dosage and expert administration are essential to ensure therapeutic safety and efficacy.

Family
Melanthiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Rhizome
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Veratrum Album F. Dahuricum · Veratrum Album Var. Dahuricum

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Veratrum dahuricum

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Liliales, it is further categorized into the family Melanthiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Veratrum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Liliales WCVP
Family Melanthiaceae WCVP
Genus Veratrum WCVP

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in Northern Asia. Within Siberia, it can be found growing in the areas of Buryatiya, Chita, and Irkutsk. Its presence extends significantly into the Russian Far East as well. Specifically, it inhabits the Amur region and the Khabarovsk territory. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various parts of the Siberian and Far Eastern landscapes.

Region Area Source
Siberia Buryatiya WCVP
Siberia Chita WCVP
Siberia Irkutsk WCVP
Russian Far East Amur WCVP
Russian Far East Khabarovsk WCVP
Russian Far East Primorye WCVP
China Inner Mongolia WCVP
China Manchuria WCVP
Eastern Asia Korea WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Veratrum dahuricum, is a perennial herb known for its medicinal properties, which are primarily concentrated in its underground structures. The most significant part used in traditional pharmacology is the rhizome, a thick, fleshy stem that grows horizontally beneath the soil surface. This part of the plant serves as a vital storage organ, accumulating various potent alkaloids that are harvested for their therapeutic effects. While the leaves and stems are also visible above ground, it is the complex chemical composition found within the rhizome that defines its medicinal value.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
rhizome Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Veratrum dahuricum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CYCLOPAMINE, JERVINE, VERATRAMINE.

Chemicals reported in Veratrum dahuricum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CYCLOPAMINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
JERVINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
VERATRAMINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CYCLOPAMINE

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

JERVINE

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

VERATRAMINE

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Veratrum dahuricum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Anticancer Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Veratrum dahuricum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumors.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
tumors Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆