Chaiturus marrubiastrum
Chaiturus marrubiastrum, commonly known as White Horehound, is a potent medicinal herb revered for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its bitter essence, it serves as a powerful expectorant and digestive aid. This versatile plant is widely utilized in traditional herbalism to alleviate respiratory congestion and support overall metabolic health.
- Scientific name: Chaiturus marrubiastrum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Chaiturus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chaiturus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Leonurus cardiaca (often referenced in botanical contexts related to Chaiturus marrubiastrum), is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 鬃尾草 (zh), while in German, it is commonly called Filziges Herzgespann (de). Its Swedish name is Stortandad hjärtstilla (sv), and in Czech, it is known as buřiina jablečníkovitá (cs). Additionally, in Belarusian, the plant is identified as грывахвост шандрападобны (be).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 鬃尾草 | Wikidata |
| de | Filziges Herzgespann | Wikidata |
| sv | Stortandad hjärtstilla | Wikidata |
| cs | buřina jablečníkovitá | Wikidata |
| be | грывахвост шандрападобны | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鬃尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鬃尾草 | Wikidata |
| sl | nazobčanolistna srčnica | Wikidata |
| de | Andorn-Herzgespann | Wikidata |
| de | Andorn-Löwenschwanz | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria and Germany. The species is also documented throughout the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Furthermore, its presence extends into the landscapes of Poland. Finally, its geographical range reaches into Southwestern Europe, specifically within France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chaiturus marrubiastrum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chaiturus marrubiastrum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chaiturus marrubiastrum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include apoptosis, inflammation, wounds.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |