Elsholtzia ciliata
Cockscomb mint
Elsholtzia ciliata, commonly known as the Chinese Hackberry, is a deciduous tree valued for its medicinal and ornamental properties. In traditional practices, various parts of the tree are utilized to treat ailments such as inflammation and skin conditions. Its unique botanical characteristics make it a significant species in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Elsholtzia ciliata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Elsholtzia ciliata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is called ナギナタコウジュ, while in Korean, it is known as 향유. The Lithuanian name for this species is Kvapioji aniužė, and in Russian, it is identified as Эльсгольция реснитчатая. Additionally, in Vietnamese, it is referred to as Kinh giới.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ナギナタコウジュ | Wikidata |
| vi | Kinh giới | Wikidata |
| ko | 향유 | Wikidata |
| ru | Эльсгольция реснитчатая | Wikidata |
| lt | Kvapioji aniužė | Wikidata |
| fi | kesähelttaminttu | Wikidata |
| ar | إلشولتزية مهدبة | Wikidata |
| sv | Kammynta | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 香薷 | Wikidata |
| hsb | Pólska mjetlička | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a distinct distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Denmark and Sweden. Moving southward, the species becomes established throughout various parts of Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of Germany and Poland. Additionally, the geographical range extends into the central regions of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Elsholtzia ciliata, is primarily recognized as a woody tree rather than a soft-stemmed herb, meaning it does not possess a typical herbaceous stage throughout its life cycle. While many medicinal plants are categorized by their use of the herb—the green, non-woody part of the plant—the therapeutic potential of Elsholtzia ciliata is more often associated with its bark or wood. In botanical terms, because it develops into a sturdy, perennial tree, it lacks the ephemeral, succulent qualities characteristic of a true herb.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Elsholtzia ciliata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, osmundacetone, rosmarinic acid, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osmundacetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elsholtzia ciliata has 16 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Analgesic, Antiacetylcholinesterase, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifibrotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elsholtzia ciliata has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, inflammation, itching, murine cytomegalovirus, neurodegenerative diseases.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| itching | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| murine cytomegalovirus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |