Cynoglossum officinale
Cynoglossum officinale, commonly known as Tongueleaf, is a significant medicinal herb widely utilized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is frequently employed to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering a natural approach to wellness through its bioactive botanical compounds.
- Scientific name: Cynoglossum officinale
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cynoglossum, which includes the medicinal species Cynoglossum officinale.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cynoglossum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Cynoglossum officinale, exhibits a specific presence across several regions in Northern Europe. Its distribution can be observed within the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow in the northern landscapes of Finland. It also finds suitable habitats throughout the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the plant completes this geographical pattern by being found in Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Activities
Cynoglossum officinale has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Astringent, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |