Lepechinia meyenii
Lepechinia meyenii, commonly known as the "Chiloé mint," is a fragrant perennial herb native to the temperate forests of Chile. Valued in traditional medicine, this aromatic plant is frequently utilized for its soothing properties, particularly in treating digestive ailments, respiratory issues, and promoting relaxation through its essential oils.
- Scientific name: Lepechinia meyenii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically within the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lepechinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lepechinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lepechinia meyenii, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Spanish, it is frequently referred to as chilca or chilca de monte, while in English, it is commonly called chilca.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the diverse landscapes of Western South America. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of both Bolivia and Peru. Its range also extends into the southern regions of the continent. In Argentina, the species is located within the northeastern parts of the country. Additionally, it inhabits the northwestern areas of Argentina as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lepechinia meyenii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carnosic acid, carnosol, rosmanol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carnosic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carnosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lepechinia meyenii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lepechinia meyenii has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterococcus faecalis, MRSA, bacterial infections, inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |