Phlomis
Phlomis, commonly known as sage balm or Jerusalem sage, is a resilient perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine. Characterized by its velvety, textured leaves and architectural flower spikes, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits in various holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Phlomis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, the specific medicinal genus to which it belongs is Phlomis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phlomis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, belonging to the genus Phlomis, is known by several common names across different linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 木糙苏属 (zh-hans) or 木糙苏属 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 糙蘇屬 (zh-hant). Specifically in Hong Kong, it is called 糙蘇屬 (zh-hk), and in Singapore, the common name used is 糙苏属 (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 木糙苏属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 糙蘇屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 糙蘇屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 木糙苏属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 糙苏属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 糙蘇屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Żeleźniak | Wikidata |
| ru | зопник | Wikidata |
| he | שלהבית | Wikidata |
| hu | macskahere | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the central part of the continent, the species is also established in Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Austria and the Czech-Slovakia region. Finally, its range extends through Germany, solidifying its footprint across these European nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phlomis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetoside, auroside, flavonoids, iridoids, lamiide.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| auroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lamiide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phlomis has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, bronchitis, cancer, dermatitis, gastric ulcers.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |