Marrubium crassidens
Marrubium crassidens, commonly known as White Horehound, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this plant is widely recognized for its potent expectorant qualities, frequently used to soothe respiratory ailments, alleviate coughs, and support overall pulmonary health naturally.
- Scientific name: Marrubium crassidens
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further classified under the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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 crassidens, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as thick-toothed horehound, while in Spanish, it is commonly called horejo or horejo blanco. In Portuguese, the plant is known as horejo, and in French, it is identified as horejo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Marrubium crassidens, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Middle East. Its distribution is primarily centered in the region of Western Asia. Within this area, it can be found growing in the country of Iran. Additionally, the species is documented to occur within the borders of Iraq. Therefore, its natural habitat is limited to these specific Western Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Marrubium crassidens, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering structures, contain the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its medicinal applications. In traditional herbal practices, the aerial parts are often harvested, dried, and processed to create infusions or extracts used to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Marrubium crassidens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Marrubium crassidens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Marrubium crassidens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |