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Dictamnus hispanicus

Dictamnus hispanicus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (66 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

Dictamnus hispanicus, scientifically known as Dictamnus hispanicus, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Often called the Mediterranean Dittany, this aromatic plant is prized in traditional medicine for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, frequently used to support digestive health and alleviate various skin ailments.

Family
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Native range
Europe
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dictamnus hispanicus

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Dictamnus hispanicus, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its occurrence is primarily concentrated within the region of Southwestern Europe. Within this territory, the species is specifically documented to grow in Spain. Because its habitat is so localized, it is considered a geographically restricted botanical specimen. Consequently, understanding its presence in the Spanish landscape is essential for its conservation.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Spain

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Dictamnus hispanicus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include LIMONENE, Methyl chavicol.

Chemicals reported in Dictamnus hispanicus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
LIMONENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methyl chavicol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

LIMONENE

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Methyl chavicol

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Activities

Dictamnus hispanicus has 64 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Allelochemic, Allergenic, Antiacetylcholinesterase.

Activities reported in Dictamnus hispanicus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
AChE-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Acaricide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Allelochemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Allergenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiacetylcholinesterase 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiadenomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antialzheimeran? 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiasthmatic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Allelochemic

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Allergenic

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Antiacetylcholinesterase

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiadenomic

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Antialzheimeran?

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Antiasthmatic

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Antibacterial

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer

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