Elsholtzia

Elsholtzia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Elsholtzia, is a fascinating genus of deciduous trees within the Celastraceae family. Renowned for their elegant foliage and structural beauty, these plants offer more than just aesthetic value. In various traditional practices, different species are explored for their unique phytochemical properties and potential medicinal benefits.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Aphanochilus · Paulseniella · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Elsholtzia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Kammminze

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, this medicinal species is identified by the genus Elsholtzia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Elsholtzia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the territories of Denmark and Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is found spanning across Germany and Poland. Furthermore, the geographical range extends through the central regions of Czechia and Slovakia. Together, these locations define the primary habitat for this medicinal species.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Poland
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Romania
Southeastern Europe Türkiye-in-Europe
Southeastern Europe NW. Balkan Pen.
Eastern Europe Belarus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Elsholtzia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Elsholtzione, Flavonoids, GERANIOL, Terpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Elsholtzia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Elsholtzione 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
GERANIOL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Elsholtzione

  1. Phytochemistry

Flavonoids

  1. Chemistry Central journal

GERANIOL

  1. Phytochemistry

Terpenoids

  1. Chemistry Central journal

Activities

Elsholtzia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Hypolipidemic.

Activities reported in Elsholtzia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipidemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiinflammatory

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Hypolipidemic

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Conditions

Elsholtzia has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include abdominal pain, cholera, spleen, stomach, vomiting.

Conditions investigated for Elsholtzia
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Abdominal pain 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cholera 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Spleen 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stomach 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vomiting 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Abdominal pain

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Cholera

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Spleen

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Stomach

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Vomiting

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Preparations

Elsholtzia has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include volatile oils.

Preparations reported for Elsholtzia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Volatile oils 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Volatile oils

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening