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
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dictamnus hispanicusDistribution
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl chavicol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
LIMONENE
- Dr. Duke
Methyl chavicol
- Dr. Duke
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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiadenomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antialzheimeran? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |