Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Xanthorhiza simplicissima, commonly known as Yellowroot, is a perennial herb native to western North America. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, its bitter rhizomes have long been utilized for their medicinal properties. Today, researchers study this plant for its potential bioactive compounds, exploring its applications in treating various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Xanthorhiza simplicissima
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Xanthorhiza simplicissima, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae and the genus Xanthorhiza.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Xanthorhiza | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution that spans across different regions. In North America, it can be found throughout the Northeastern United States, specifically in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York. Interestingly, the species also has a presence in Middle Europe, notably within Germany. This wide range illustrates how the plant adapts to varying environments across two continents. Consequently, its habitat extends from the coastal areas of the Northeast to the landscapes of Central Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Maine | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Hampshire | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Chemicals
Xanthorhiza simplicissima has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include berberine, flavonoids, puntarenine, sterols, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| berberine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| puntarenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Xanthorhiza simplicissima has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Bitter, Tonic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bitter | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Xanthorhiza simplicissima has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, cramps, jaundice, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cramps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |