Lepechinia calycina
Lepechinia calycina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (211 studies) · ★★★★★
Lepechinia calycina, scientifically known as Lepechinia calycina, is a unique medicinal herb native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its distinct floral structure, this plant is valued in traditional healing practices. It possesses potent bioactive compounds that offer therapeutic potential, particularly for treating various inflammatory and skin-related ailments.
- Family
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- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lepechinia calycinaDistribution
This plant is primarily found within a very specific regional range. Its geographical distribution is concentrated in the southwestern portion of the United States. Specifically, it is native to the state of California. Within this area, it inhabits certain local ecosystems that support its growth. Consequently, its presence is limited to these particular western territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lepechinia calycina has 31 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE, ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-THUJENE, Alpha terpinene.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-THUJENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha terpinene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DELTA-CADINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lepechinia calycina has 180 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |