Botanical Overview
Dianthus sp. is a species in the Caryophyllaceae family. This species belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
Family Context
The Caryophyllaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Chickweed — 20 documented uses
- Dianthus superbus — 18 documented uses
- Corn Cockle — 8 documented uses
- Gypsophila struthium — 7 documented uses
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 3 compounds in this species: betavulgarin, chalconaringenin, dianoside-a.
The identified compounds include the following categories:
- Flavonoid: antioxidant compounds that protect cells from oxidative damage
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Further ethnobotanical and pharmacological research may reveal additional therapeutic applications for this species.
ⓘ 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.