Minthostachys verticillata
Minthostachys verticillata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (22 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Minthostachys verticillata, is a versatile medicinal herb valued for its potent aromatic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, ranging from digestive support to soothing respiratory ailments. Its unique chemical composition makes it a vital resource in herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Xenopoma Verticillatum · Bystropogon Kuntzeanum · 1 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Peperina
- Xenopoma verticillatum
- Bystropogon kuntzeanum
- Minthostachys verticillata var. eupatorioides
- Minthostachys verticillata var eupatorioides
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Minthostachys verticillataSynonyms
- Xenopoma verticillatum
- Bystropogon kuntzeanum
- Minthostachys verticillata var. eupatorioides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 is primarily found within the southern regions of South America. Its natural habitat is concentrated specifically within the borders of Argentina. Within this country, it can be located throughout the northeast territory. Additionally, the species extends its range into the northwest portion of Argentina. Therefore, its geographical distribution is strictly limited to these specific Argentine provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Minthostachys verticillata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include MENTHONE, LIMONENE, Pulegone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| MENTHONE | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pulegone | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
MENTHONE
- Revista alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)
- Revista Argentina de microbiologia
- Parasitology research
LIMONENE
- Frontiers in veterinary science
- Parasitology research
Pulegone
- Revista alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)
- Revista Argentina de microbiologia
Activities
Minthostachys verticillata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Digestive, Insecticide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive | Revista alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insecticide | Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Minthostachys verticillata has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bovine Mastitis, Staphylococcus aureus, colitis, diarrhea, infections.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bovine Mastitis | Frontiers in veterinary science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colitis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel disease | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| visceral pain | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | Frontiers in veterinary science (and other 5 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| EO | Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decoction | Revista alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil (EO) | Journal of leukocyte biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |