Patrinia

Patrinia, commonly known as Greek herb or silver sage, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, it is frequently utilized to support digestive health and skin vitality. This resilient perennial offers a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.

  • Scientific name: Patrinia
  • Family: Caprifoliaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dipsacales, it is a member of the family Caprifoliaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Patrinia.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Dipsacales WCVP
Family Caprifoliaceae WCVP
Genus Patrinia WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Patrinia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified as 败酱属 (zh-hans), 敗醬屬 (zh-hant), and 敗醬屬 (zh-hk), while in Japanese, it is called オミナエシ属. Additionally, in Azerbaijani, the name used is Patriniya.
Language Common Name Source
zh-hans 败酱属 Wikidata
zh-hant 敗醬屬 Wikidata
zh-hk 敗醬屬 Wikidata
ja オミナエシ属 Wikidata
az Patriniya Wikidata
da Guldbaldrian Wikidata
de Goldbaldrian Wikidata
ru патриния Wikidata
zh 败酱属 Wikidata
bg патриния Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range stretching across several distinct regions of the Eurasian continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Germany. Moving eastward, the species can be found throughout the vast territories of East European Russia. The Siberian landscape also serves as a significant habitat, with populations located in the Altay region. Furthermore, the distribution extends to other Siberian areas, including Buryatiya and Chitа.

Region Area Source
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Eastern Europe East European Russia WCVP
Siberia Altay WCVP
Siberia Buryatiya WCVP
Siberia Chita WCVP
Siberia Irkutsk WCVP
Siberia Krasnoyarsk WCVP
Siberia Tuva WCVP
Siberia West Siberia WCVP
Siberia Yakutiya WCVP

Activities

Patrinia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitumor, Antiviral.

Total activities
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antibacterial 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Patrinia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, erysipelas, liver cancer.

Total uses
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
dysentery 1 ★☆☆☆☆
erysipelas 1 ★☆☆☆☆
liver cancer 1 ★☆☆☆☆