Dracocephalum moldavica
Dracocephalum moldavica, commonly known as Moldavian dragonhead, is a perennial herb within the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and delicate blue flowers, this medicinal plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is traditionally utilized for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, playing a vital role in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Dracocephalum moldavica
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Dracocephalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dracocephalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dracocephalum moldavica, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In German, it is called Türkischer Drachenkopf, while in Polish, it is referred to as Pszczelnik mołdawski. Its names in other languages include بادرشبو in Persian, Змееголовник молдавский in Russian, and Moldova ilanbaşı in Azerbaijani.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Türkischer Drachenkopf | Wikidata |
| pl | Pszczelnik mołdawski | Wikidata |
| fa | بادرشبو | Wikidata |
| ru | Змееголовник молдавский | Wikidata |
| az | Moldova ilanbaşı | Wikidata |
| fi | tuoksuampiaisyrtti | Wikidata |
| hsb | Turkowski pčólnik | Wikidata |
| zh | 香青兰 | Wikidata |
| sv | Turkisk drakblomma | Wikidata |
| uk | Змієголовник молдавський | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found throughout the landscapes of Germany and Poland. It also maintains a consistent presence across the territories of Austria. Furthermore, the geographical range extends through the central regions of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Moldavian dragonhead, is a versatile medicinal herb used in various traditional practices. The whole plant possesses distinct therapeutic qualities, though it is most frequently utilized in the form of its dried aerial parts to preserve its chemical potency. The aromatic leaves are particularly rich in bioactive compounds, which serve as the primary source for extracting its fragrant essential oil.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dracocephalum moldavica has 37 reported phytochemicals identified across 41 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, geranial, geraniol, geranyl acetate, Ca.
- Total chemicals
- 37
- Scientific sources
- 41
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geraniol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranyl acetate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agastachoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dracocephalum moldavica has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Enterococcus faecalis, Multiple Myeloma, cognitive dysfunction.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acute Myeloid Leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Multiple Myeloma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive dysfunction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| intellectual disabilities | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| migraines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salinity stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |