Origanum syriacum
Origanum syriacum, commonly known as Bible hyssop or Syrian oregano, is a fragrant perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Highly valued for its aromatic essential oils, this medicinal plant offers potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a vital component in traditional herbal remedies and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Origanum syriacum
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions within Western Asia. Its distribution begins in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. It is also widely found across the Levant, specifically in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Furthermore, the species extends into the Sinai Peninsula. Finally, its range reaches northward into the territory of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Origanum syriacum has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, thymol, Thymol, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), dicofol.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicofol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| folpet | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexachlorobenzene (HCB) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Origanum syriacum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Origanum syriacum has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Alzheimer's disease, Candida albicans, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Haemophilus influenzae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Haemophilus parainfluenzae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| affective disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brucellosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |