Cunila origanoides
Cunila origanoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (187 studies) · ★★★★☆
Cunila origanoides, scientifically known as Cunila origanoides, is a fragrant aromatic herb native to the mountainous regions of Mexico. Valued for its essential oils, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is frequently studied for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, making it a fascinating subject in ethnobotanical research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cunila origanoidesDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central region, it can be found growing in the states of Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Additionally, its presence extends into the Northeastern United States within the state of Indiana. This range demonstrates that the species is primarily concentrated in the central and northeastern portions of the country. Together, these locations define the known geographical footprint of Cunila origanoides.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cunila origanoides has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 3-OCTANOL, ALPHA-PINENE, Alpha terpinene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-OCTANOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha terpinene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GAMMA-TERPINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
1-OCTEN-3-OL
- Dr. Duke
3-OCTANOL
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Alpha terpinene
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
CARVACROL
- Dr. Duke
Caryophyllene
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
GAMMA-TERPINENE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Cunila origanoides has 170 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |