Lycopus uniflorus
Lycopus uniflorus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (118 studies) · ★★★☆☆
, scientifically known as Lycopus uniflorus, is a unique medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Often recognized by its distinctive flowering patterns, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties. It is primarily studied for its potential to support respiratory health and balance bodily systems through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lycopus uniflorusDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout specific regions of the Russian Far East. It can be found growing in the Amur region, where it inhabits local ecosystems. The species also extends its range across the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories. Furthermore, its geographical presence includes the Kamchatka Peninsula. Finally, the distribution of Lycopus uniiflorus reaches the Kuril Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lycopus uniflorus has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-OCTEN-3-OL, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PHELLANDRENE, BETA-PINENE, DELTA-CADINENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PHELLANDRENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DELTA-CADINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Elemol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GAMMA-CADINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1-OCTEN-3-OL
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PHELLANDRENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
DELTA-CADINENE
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Elemol
- Dr. Duke
GAMMA-CADINENE
- Dr. Duke
Germacrene D
- Dr. Duke
LIMONENE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Lycopus uniflorus has 99 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacne | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |