Marrubium astracanicum
Marrubium astracanicum, commonly known as Astragan horehound, is a perennial medicinal herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat respiratory ailments, act as an expectorant, and soothe coughs, making it a valuable botanical resource in traditional phytotherapy.
- Scientific name: Marrubium astracanicum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the specific genus Marrubium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Marrubium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Marrubium astracanicum, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In English, it is commonly referred to as Astragan horehound, while in German, it is called Astragan-Hohlzahn. In French, the plant is known as Marrube d'Astracan, and in Italian, it is called Marrubio astragano.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Marrubium astracanicum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions. Within the Caucasus, its presence is primarily noted in the Transcaucasus area. Its range extends significantly into Western Asia, where it can be found in Iran. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout the territory of Iraq. Finally, it is also commonly documented across the landscapes of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Marrubium astracanicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Marrubium astracanicum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, colic, gout, joint pain.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |