Clinopodium suaveolens
Clinopodium suaveolens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (482 studies) · ★★★★★
Commonly referred to as sweet marjoram, scientifically known as Clinopodium suaveolens, is a fragrant aromatic herb valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent essential oils, this plant offers significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It is frequently utilized to support digestive health and alleviate various inflammatory conditions naturally.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clinopodium suaveolensDistribution
This plant, known as Clinopodium suaveolens, is primarily found throughout various regions of Southeastern Europe. Its distribution includes several Mediterranean and Balkan countries such as Albania and Bulgaria. Furthermore, the species is commonly documented growing within the borders of Greece. It also extends its presence into the southern reaches of Italy. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant encompasses the territory of Romania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clinopodium suaveolens has 55 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineol, 1,8-Cineole, 1-HEXEN-3-OL, 2-ethyl cyclobutanol, 3-METHYL CYCLOHEXANONE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-HEXEN-3-OL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-ethyl cyclobutanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-METHYL CYCLOHEXANONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineol
- Dr. Duke
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
1-HEXEN-3-OL
- Dr. Duke
2-ethyl cyclobutanol
- Dr. Duke
3-METHYL CYCLOHEXANONE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Borneol
- Dr. Duke
CAMPHENE
- Dr. Duke
CARVACROL
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Clinopodium suaveolens has 425 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |