Lycopus lucidus
Lycopus lucidus, commonly known as the bright water horehound, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific wetland habitats. Renowned for its vibrant floral displays, this plant offers significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally used in holistic remedies, it possesses unique bioactive properties that continue to intrigue modern pharmacological research today.
- Scientific name: Lycopus lucidus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed by the genus Lycopus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lycopus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that spans across several distinct regions of Eurasia. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Italy. The species also extends deep into Siberia, with recorded populations located in Chita, Irkutsk, and Yakutiya. Furthermore, its distribution reaches the Russian Far East, particularly in the Amur region. These various locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit diverse environments across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lycopus lucidus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lycopus lucidus has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Estrogenic, Antifibrotic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Estrogenic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifibrotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lycopus lucidus has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood coagulation, diabetic nephropathy, edema, hormone replacement therapy, immune system.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| blood coagulation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic nephropathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hormone replacement therapy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immune system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irregular menstruation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menstrual pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| platelet aggregation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |