Elsholtzia
Elsholtzia, commonly known as Manchurian ash, is a versatile deciduous tree prized for its elegant form and hardy nature. Beyond its ornamental beauty, various species within this genus hold significant ecological value, providing habitat and contributing to biodiversity in temperate forests, making them essential components of healthy woodland ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Elsholtzia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Swedish, it is called Kammyntasläktet, while in Arabic, it is written as إلشولتزية. In Russian, the genus is identified as Эльсгольция, and in Chinese, it is known as 香薷属. Finally, in Vietnamese, the plant is commonly referred to as Chi Kinh giới.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Kammyntasläktet | Wikidata |
| ar | إلشولتزية | Wikidata |
| ru | Эльсгольция | Wikidata |
| zh | 香薷属 | Wikidata |
| vi | Chi Kinh giới | Wikidata |
| cs | klasnatka | Wikidata |
| pl | Marzymięta | Wikidata |
| be | эльсгольцыя | Wikidata |
| hr | Elšolcija | Wikidata |
| lt | Aniužė | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Manchurian soap tree, contains various components that contribute to its botanical profile, though its medicinal interest is often linked to its specific chemical constituents. While much of the plant's structure is defined by its woody stems and pinnate leaves, the presence of volatile oils within its tissues can play a significant role in its aromatic properties and biological activity. These essential oils are often sequestered in specialized structures, providing the plant with natural defense mechanisms and contributing to the distinct olfactory characteristics associated with the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| volatile oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Elsholtzia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include elsholtzione, flavonoids, geraniol, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| elsholtzione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geraniol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elsholtzia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elsholtzia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abdominal pain, cholera, spleen, stomach, vomiting.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholera | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spleen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomach | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vomiting | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |