Ajuga iva
Ajuga iva, commonly known as Iva bugle, is a perennial medicinal herb native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This plant plays a vital role in treating respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and various skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Ajuga iva
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Ajuga, specifically as the species Ajuga iva.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ajuga | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing in the Balearic Islands, which are part of the Baleares archipelago. Additionally, its presence is documented across the island of Corsica and within the mainland territory of France. The species also extends its range to the coastal landscapes of Portugal. Finally, its habitat includes the island of Sardegna, completing its localized European distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ajuga iva has 28 reported phytochemicals identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, apigenin, polyphenols, tannins, 20-hydroxyecdysone.
- Total chemicals
- 28
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-vinylguaiacol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abutasterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-(2-O-apiosylglucoside) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ajuga iva has 8 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Digestive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insecticide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ajuga iva has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, allergy, diarrhea, fever, hypercholesterolemia.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypercholesterolemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immunological diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |