Clinopodium odorum
Clinopodium odorum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (210 studies) · ★★★★★
Clinopodium odorum, scientifically known as Clinopodium odorum, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Commonly referred to as wild basil, this aromatic plant is valued for its essential oils. It is widely utilized in traditional medicine for its potent antimicrobial, digestive, and anti-inflammatory therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clinopodium odorumDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Bolivia. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can be found in Northeast Argentina. Additionally, the species extends into the Northwest region of Argentina. Together, these locations define its primary geographical distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clinopodium odorum has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1-NONENE, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PINENE, CAMPHENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-NONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CITRONELLAL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cedrol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Citronellol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DODECANAL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Decanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
1-NONENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
CAMPHENE
- Dr. Duke
CITRONELLAL
- Dr. Duke
Cedrol
- Dr. Duke
Citronellol
- Dr. Duke
DODECANAL
- Dr. Duke
Decanoic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Clinopodium odorum has 186 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |