Galeopsis tetrahit
Galeopsis tetrahit · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (45 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Galeopsis tetrahit, scientifically known as Galeopsis tetrahit, is a perennial herb within the Lamiaceae family, commonly referred to as yellow dead-nettle. Renowned for its historical medicinal uses, this plant possesses notable anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, traditionally employed to support digestive health and alleviate various systemic ailments in herbalism.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Galeopsis tetrahitDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of Northern Europe. Its presence can be documented within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, it is found throughout the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. The species also extends its range into the territory of Norway. These specific locations highlight the northern European habitat where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Galeopsis tetrahit or common hedge nettle, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal profile. The leaves are characterized by their opposite arrangement on the stem and a serrated margin, typically featuring a rough, hairy texture that distinguishes them from other members of the Lamiaceae family. In herbal medicine, these leaves are harvested and processed to utilize their specific chemical constituents, which are believed to contribute to the plant's traditional uses in supporting nervous system health and alleviating certain inflammatory conditions.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Galeopsis tetrahit has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-OCTANOL, Caryophyllene, Caryophyllene oxide, Copaene, EO.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-OCTANOL | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Copaene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gluroside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linalol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Humulene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Galeopsis tetrahit has 35 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Antiacne, Antiasthmatic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacne | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticariogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidermatitic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extract | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |