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Origanum minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Extensive (267 studies) · ★★★★★

, scientifically known as Origanum minutiflorum, is a distinctive medicinal shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant is valued in traditional herbal medicine for its potent bioactive compounds. It offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting overall wellness through its unique phytochemical profile.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Origanum minutiflorum

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily confined to the region of Western Asia. Within this territory, the species is documented to grow in Türkiye. Because of this localized habitat, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Consequently, its natural distribution is much more restricted than many other common medicinal herbs.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Türkiye WCVP

Chemicals

Origanum minutiflorum has 43 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-Isoeugenol, (E)-beta-ocimene, (Z)-Isoeugenol, (Z)-beta-Farnesene, 1,8-Cineole.

Chemicals reported in Origanum minutiflorum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(E)-Isoeugenol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(E)-beta-ocimene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(Z)-Isoeugenol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(Z)-beta-Farnesene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1,8-Cineole 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-OCTEN-3-OL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2-hexanal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-OCTANOL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ALPHA-PINENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ALPHA-THUJENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(E)-Isoeugenol

  1. Dr. Duke

(E)-beta-ocimene

  1. Dr. Duke

(Z)-Isoeugenol

  1. Dr. Duke

(Z)-beta-Farnesene

  1. Dr. Duke

1,8-Cineole

  1. Dr. Duke

1-OCTEN-3-OL

  1. Dr. Duke

2-hexanal

  1. Dr. Duke

3-OCTANOL

  1. Dr. Duke

ALPHA-PINENE

  1. Dr. Duke

ALPHA-THUJENE

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Origanum minutiflorum has 220 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) ★☆☆☆☆
Allergenic? Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Origanum minutiflorum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
Enterococcus faecalis Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Escherichia coli Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Staphylococcus aureus Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
chloroform extracts Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethanol extracts Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hexane extracts Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆