Elsholtzia blanda
Elsholtzia blanda · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (236 studies) · ★★★★★
Elsholtzia blanda, scientifically known as Elsholtzia blanda, is a deciduous tree valued for its ecological significance and traditional medicinal properties. Native to East Asia, it is often utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique bark and leaves offer fascinating potential for contemporary pharmacological research and study.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aphanochilus Blandus · Perilla Elata
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Elsholtzia blandaSynonyms
- Aphanochilus blandus
- Perilla elata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Elsholtzia. As a member of this specific lineage, Elsholtzia blanda represents a distinct botanical entity within its taxonomic hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elsholtzia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is primarily found in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it thrives in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is commonly documented throughout Bangladesh. Finally, it can be located within the diverse ecosystems of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elsholtzia blanda has 36 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include luteolin, (E)-beta-ocimene, (E)-nerolidol, (Z)-BETA-OCIMENE, (Z,E)-alpha-Farnesene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| (E)-beta-ocimene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-nerolidol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-BETA-OCIMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z,E)-alpha-Farnesene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Hydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACETOPHENONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
luteolin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
- Journal of chromatographic science
(E)-beta-ocimene
- Dr. Duke
(E)-nerolidol
- Dr. Duke
(Z)-BETA-OCIMENE
- Dr. Duke
(Z,E)-alpha-Farnesene
- Dr. Duke
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
5-Hydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyflavone
- Journal of chromatographic science
ACETOPHENONE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Elsholtzia blanda has 196 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elsholtzia blanda has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include myocardial ischemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| myocardial ischemia | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts of Elsholtzia blanda (EEB) | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| total flavone | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extract | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |