Clinopodium album
Clinopodium album · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (224 studies) · ★★★★★
Clinopodium album, scientifically known as Clinopodium album, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Often found in moist, grassy habitats, this aromatic plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. It contains essential oils frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clinopodium albumDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several European regions. In Middle Europe, its presence is notably recorded in Hungary. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can be found throughout Southeastern Europe, specifically in Italy. The species also inhabits parts of Southeastern Europe within Albania. Finally, its distribution extends across the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clinopodium album has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PINENE, Alpha terpinene, BETA-PINENE, CAMPHENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha terpinene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Copaene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GAMMA-TERPINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isomenthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Alpha terpinene
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
CAMPHENE
- Dr. Duke
Caryophyllene oxide
- Dr. Duke
Copaene
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
GAMMA-TERPINENE
- Dr. Duke
Isomenthone
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Clinopodium album has 198 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |