Ground Toot

Also known as: Shanshi

Botanical Overview

Ground Toot (Coriaria thymifolia) belongs to the Coriariaceae family. While not among the most extensively documented medicinal plants, this species has recorded uses that warrant attention from researchers and practitioners. This species belongs to the Coriariaceae family, a group of flowering plants.

General Description

Coriaria ruscifolia is a plant of the Coriariaceae family.

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Description adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Family Context

The Coriariaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:

Geographic Distribution

Ground Toot has been recorded in 10 countries and territories worldwide, including Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, and others.

Active Compounds

Phytochemical research has identified 7 compounds in this species, including a diverse array of phytochemical classes (see the Complete Chemical Inventory below for the full list).

ⓘ Information
Information on this page is compiled from Dr. Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases (USDA ARS), a public domain resource. Consult a healthcare professional before using any herbal preparation.
⚠ Caution
Traditional records: This plant has documented uses including Poison. Self-medication with herbs carries risks including allergic reactions, drug interactions, and toxicity. Only use under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

Distribution and Conservation

Reported distribution: Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Venezuela.

Complete Use Records

CategoryCultural Context
PoisonGuatemala, Mexico
CanicideMexico
RaticideMexico

Complete Chemical Inventory

CompoundFormulaMW
ACETIC-ACIDC₂H₄O₂60.05 Da
ELLAGIC-ACIDC₁₄H₆O₈302.19 Da
FATC₁₆H₃₂O₂256.42 Da
GALLIC-ACIDC₇H₆O₅170.12 Da
QUERCETINC₁₅H₁₀O₇302.23 Da
SUCCINIC-ACIDC₄H₆O₄118.09 Da
TUTINC₁₅H₁₈O₆294.30 Da

Data from PubChem (NIH/NLM, public domain).


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