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Teacosts

Isodon · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Teacosts, scientifically known as Isodon, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it offers various health benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory effects to antimicrobial support. Understanding its unique botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its significant potential in modern herbal medicine.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Teacosts
Scientific synonyms
Skapanthus · Rabdosia · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Isodon

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Isodon.

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans from temperate regions to tropical climates. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Germany. Moving into West Tropical Africa, the species can be found in Guinea, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Additionally, its distribution extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it is located in Burundi. Together, these locations highlight the varied environmental adaptability of the Isodon species.

Region Area
Middle Europe Germany
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Sierra Leone
West-Central Tropical Africa Burundi
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is.
West-Central Tropical Africa Rwanda
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo
Northeast Tropical Africa Ethiopia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Isodon has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flexicaulin A, Gibberellin, Lasiokaurin, Longikaurin A, Maoecrystal B.

Chemicals reported in Isodon
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flexicaulin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gibberellin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lasiokaurin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Longikaurin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Maoecrystal B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oridonin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flexicaulin A

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Gibberellin

  1. Phytochemistry

Lasiokaurin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Longikaurin A

  1. Journal of translational medicine

Maoecrystal B

  1. Phytochemistry

Oridonin

  1. PloS one

Activities

Isodon has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Activities reported in Isodon
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Conditions

Isodon has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include colorectal carcinoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, triple-negative breast cancer.

Conditions investigated for Isodon
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Colorectal carcinoma 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Triple-negative breast cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Colorectal carcinoma

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

  1. Journal of translational medicine

Triple-negative breast cancer

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)