Vicatia thibetica
Vicatia thibetica, commonly known as Tibetan Vicatia, is a significant medicinal plant native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses potent bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. This plant serves as a vital natural resource, offering therapeutic potential for managing inflammation and promoting holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Vicatia thibetica
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Vicatia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vicatia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Vicatia thiabetica, is known by several different common names depending on the regional language and specific part of the plant being referenced. In Chinese, it is widely referred to as 西藏凹乳芹 (including the variations 西藏凹乳芹 in zh-cn and 西藏凹乳芹 in zh-tw), and it is also specifically called 西藏凹乳芹根 when referring to the root. Additionally, it is known by the name 野当归.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 西藏凹乳芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西藏凹乳芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 西藏凹乳芹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 西藏凹乳芹根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野当归 | Wikidata |
| zh | 独脚当归 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its distribution is quite broad, spanning from the South-Central provinces to the high altitudes of Qinghai. It is also notably found within the vast territory of Tibet. Moving beyond Chinese borders, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it can be located within the mountainous terrain of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vicatia thibetica has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 3-N-Butylphthalide, L-epicatechin, apigenin, astragalin.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3-N-Butylphthalide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vicatia thibetica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Digestive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vicatia thibetica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cold, fatigue, pain, wind.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wind | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |