Clinopodium polycephalum
Clinopodium polycephalum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Clinopodium polycephalum, scientifically known as Clinopodium polycephalum, is a resilient aromatic herb frequently utilized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent essential oils, this plant possesses significant antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It is widely studied for its potential to support digestive health and alleviate various inflammatory conditions naturally.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Calamintha Clinopodium Var. Pratensis · Satureja Polycephala · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clinopodium polycephalumSynonyms
- Calamintha clinopodium var. pratensis
- Satureja polycephala
- Calamintha polycephala
- Calamintha tsacapanensis
- Calamintha clinopodium var. polycephala
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its lineage through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Lamiales, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified under the specific 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 exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions within China. Its primary distribution can be traced to the landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, the species is found inhabiting the territories of China North-Central. The geographical range further extends into the diverse environments of China Southeast. Consequently, these three specific areas define the known natural occurrence of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clinopodium polycephalum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saikosaponin C, Saikosaponins, Triterpenoid, triterpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Saikosaponin C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saikosaponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Saikosaponin C
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Saikosaponins
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Triterpenoid
- Fitoterapia
triterpenoids
- Fitoterapia
Activities
Clinopodium polycephalum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hemostatic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hemostatic | Frontiers in plant science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clinopodium polycephalum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include uterine bleeding.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| uterine bleeding | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |