Dracocephalum officinale subsp. officinale
Dracocephalum officinale subsp. officinale · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Dracocephalum officinale subsp. officinale, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Often called Dragonhead, this medicinal plant is prized for its aromatic leaves and therapeutic properties. It is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support digestive health and alleviate various respiratory ailments.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Flower · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Hyssopus Officinalis F. Albus · Hyssopus Officinalis F. Ruber · 31 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dracocephalum officinale subsp. officinaleSynonyms
- Hyssopus officinalis f. albus
- Hyssopus officinalis f. ruber
- Hyssopus beugesiacus
- Hyssopus angustifolius
- Hyssopus ruber
- Hyssopus officinalis var. ruber
- Hyssopus officinalis subsp. angustifolius
- Hyssopus officinalis var. decussata
- Hyssopus myrtifolius
- Hyssopus officinalis f. roseus
- Hyssopus officinalis var. decumbens
- Hyssopus officinalis var. cyaneus
- Hyssopus officinalis subsp. borealis
- Hyssopus officinalis proles decumbens
- Hyssopus officinalis var. angustifolius
- Hyssopus officinalis var. albus
- Hyssopus hirsutus
- Hyssopus officinalis var. altissimus
- Hyssopus judaeorum
- Hyssopus decumbens
- Hyssopus fischeri
- Hyssopus schleicheri
- Hyssopus orientalis
- Hyssopus passionis
- Hyssopus polycladus
- Hyssopus pubescens
- Hyssopus recticaulis
- Hyssopus officinalis var. latifolius
- Hyssopus caucasicus
- Hyssopus alopecuroides
- Hyssopus altissimus
- Hyssopus torresii
- Hyssopus vulgaris
Sources: Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Dracocephalum as the subspecies Dracocephalum officinale subsp. officinale.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Dracocephalum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found spanning several different nations. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Austria, Belgium, and Germany. Finally, its distribution extends through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Dracocephalum officinale subsp. officinale has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Pharmaceutical biology
Leaf
- Pharmaceutical biology
Stem
- Pharmaceutical biology
Activities
Dracocephalum officinale subsp. officinale has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihemolytic, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antihemolytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antihemolytic
- Pharmaceutical biology
Antioxidant
- Pharmaceutical biology
Preparations
Dracocephalum officinale subsp. officinale has 7 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Flowers extract, ethyl acetate extract of flowers, ethyl acetate extract of leaf, ethyl acetate extract of stems, leaf and stems extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flowers extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethyl acetate extract of flowers | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethyl acetate extract of leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethyl acetate extract of stems | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf and stems extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stems and flowers extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flowers extract
- Pharmaceutical biology
Ethyl acetate extract of flowers
- Pharmaceutical biology
Ethyl acetate extract of leaf
- Pharmaceutical biology
Ethyl acetate extract of stems
- Pharmaceutical biology
Leaf and stems extracts
- Pharmaceutical biology
Leaf extract
- Pharmaceutical biology
Stems and flowers extracts
- Pharmaceutical biology