Monarda russeliana
Monarda russeliana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (199 studies) · ★★★★☆
Monarda russeolana, scientifically known as Monarda russeolana, is a resilient perennial native to North American prairies. Often called wild bergamot, this aromatic herb features striking lavender blooms. Renowned for its antimicrobial properties, it is traditionally used in herbal medicine to support respiratory health and soothe digestive discomfort.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Monarda russelianaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central U.S.A., its presence is noted in Oklahoma. Moving toward the South-Central U.S.A., it can be found growing in Texas. The species also extends into the Southeastern U.S.A., specifically within the borders of Alabama and Arkansas. Finally, its distribution reaches further into the Southeastern U.S.A. through Kentucky.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Kentucky | WCVP |
Chemicals
Monarda russeliana has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 3-OCTANOL, 3-Octyl acetate, ALPHA-PINENE, CARVACROL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-OCTANOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-Octyl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GERANIAL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isomenthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LINALYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
3-OCTANOL
- Dr. Duke
3-Octyl acetate
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
CARVACROL
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
GERANIAL
- Dr. Duke
Isomenthone
- Dr. Duke
LIMONENE
- Dr. Duke
LINALYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Monarda russeliana has 183 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| oil | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |