Mosla scabra
Mosla scabra, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical regions, this plant contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical profile and traditional applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Mosla scabra
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification concludes within the genus Mosla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mosla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Mosla scabra, is known by several different common names depending on the regional dialect and specific botanical classification. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 石薺薴 (shí jì jì) and 叶进根 (yè jìn gēn), while it is also commonly called 野升麻 (yě shēng má). Depending on the specific linguistic standard or region, the name for this medicinal species can be written as 石薺薴 in both Traditional Chinese (zh-tw) and standard Chinese (zh), or as 石荠苎 (shí jì zhù) in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 石薺薴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 石薺薴 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 石荠苎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 叶进根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野升麻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 月斑草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野蕾香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜻蜓花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小苏金 | Wikidata |
| zh | 母鸡窝 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of China. It can be found growing in the areas of China South-Central and China Southeast. Additionally, its presence extends to the northern territories of China, specifically within Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. The species is also documented to inhabit the regions of China North-Central. Together, these locations illustrate the wide environmental range of Mosla scabra throughout the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mosla scabra, is a medicinal species where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. In many traditional practices, the whole plant is harvested and processed to capture the full spectrum of its bioactive compounds. Additionally, the leaves serve as a primary part used in preparations, often valued for their specific medicinal potency and ease of collection.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mosla scabra has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, kaempherol, luteolin, luteoloside, magnosalin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempherol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteoloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnosalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mosla scabra has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mosla scabra has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cough, gastrointestinal diseases, lung diseases, lung inflammation.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viral infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viral pneumonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |