Clinopodium chinense
Clinopodium chinense, commonly known as Chinese elecampane or Chinese mint, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Rich in essential oils, it possesses potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Frequently used to treat respiratory ailments and digestive issues, this aromatic plant serves as a vital natural remedy.
- Scientific name: Clinopodium chinense
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Clinopodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clinopodium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Russian Far East. Its natural habitat extends across the Amur region, where it thrives in specific ecological niches. Additionally, the species is distributed through the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories. The plant's range also reaches the island territories, specifically including Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. Consequently, its geographical presence is concentrated in these distinct maritime and continental areas of the Russian Far East.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clinopodium chinense has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tournefolic acid B, flavonoids, Ethyl rosmarinate, Saponins, acacetin.
- Total chemicals
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tournefolic acid B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethyl rosmarinate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| buddlejasaponin Ⅳb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| buddleoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| didymin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clinopodium chinense has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiradiation, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiradiation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clinopodium chinense has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, oxidative stress, DNA fragmentation, Insulin Resistance, apoptosis.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DNA fragmentation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insulin Resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free radicals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |