Minthostachys mollis
Minthostachys mollis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (181 studies) · ★★★★☆
, scientifically known as Minthostachys mollis, is a resilient medicinal herb cherished for its aromatic properties. Often found in diverse terrains, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional healing practices. Its unique chemical profile provides soothing benefits, making it a valuable subject for botanical and pharmacological study.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Mentha Mollis
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Bystropogon mandonianus
- Bystropogon confertus
- Bystropogon tomentosus
- Minthostachys tomentosa
- Minthostachys mandoniana
- Bystropogon reticulatus
- Muña
- Bystropogon pavonianus
- Mentha mollis
- Bystropogon canus
- Bystropogon mollis
- muña
- tipo
- Menta chiquita
- Tifo
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Minthostachys mollisSynonyms
- Mentha mollis
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 placed in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its classification in the genus Minthostachys.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Minthostachys | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, it can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Colombia and Ecuador. Furthermore, the species is well-established in the western territories of both Peru and Bolivia. Together, these locations highlight the significant range this medicinal plant occupies throughout the Andean and northern regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Minthostachys mollis, is highly valued in traditional medicine primarily for the chemical properties found within its leaves. These foliage components serve as the main source of the plant's therapeutic potential, as they contain a high concentration of aromatic essential oil. This oil, extracted from the leaf tissue, carries the distinct scent and the bioactive compounds responsible for the plant's antimicrobial and digestive benefits.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Minthostachys mollis has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include MENTHONE, Pulegone, LIMONENE, (E)-beta-ocimene, (Z)-BETA-OCIMENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| MENTHONE | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Pulegone | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-beta-ocimene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-BETA-OCIMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
MENTHONE
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
- Journal of chemical ecology
Pulegone
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
- Journal of chemical ecology
LIMONENE
- Dr. Duke
- Natural product research
(E)-beta-ocimene
- Dr. Duke
(Z)-BETA-OCIMENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
CARVONE
- Natural product research
EO
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Minthostachys mollis has 146 reported activities identified across 1 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | Journal of chemical ecology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |