Elsholtzia bodinieri
Elsholtzia bodinieri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Elsholtzia bodinieri, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Primarily recognized for its therapeutic bark and leaves, it possesses potent bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical properties and ecological role is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Elsholtzia bodinieriTaxonomical Classification
This plant, Elsholtzia bodinieri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Elsholtzia.
| 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, known scientifically as Elsholtzia bodinieri, possesses a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Its natural habitat is primarily confined to a particular region within the Asian continent. Specifically, the species is found growing in the South-Central parts of China. Because of this localized presence, it is considered a regional component of the local flora. Consequently, its geographical footprint remains restricted to these specific South-Central Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elsholtzia bodinieri has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7-Dihydroxyflavone, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Daucosterol, OLEANOLIC ACID, acacetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7-Dihydroxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daucosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acacetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
5,7-Dihydroxyflavone
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Daucosterol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
acacetin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Medicinal Uses
Elsholtzia bodinieri has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, dyspepsia, fever, headache, hepatitis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cough | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyspepsia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pharyngitis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |