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Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica

Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Prunellla vulgaris subsp. asiatica, is a versatile medicinal herb renowned for its therapeutic properties. Commonly used in traditional medicine, this subspecies offers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Often utilized to treat respiratory ailments and digestive issues, it serves as a vital botanical resource in holistic wellness.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Prunella Asiatica Var. Albiflora · Prunella Vulgaris Var. Japonica · 12 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Prunella. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified as Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Prunella

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution localized within the Russian Far East. Its presence is documented across several key administrative and territorial regions of this area. Specifically, it can be found in the Amur and Khabarovsk regions. The species also extends its range to the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Kuril Islands. Furthermore, its habitat includes the coastal territory of Primorye.

Region Area
Russian Far East Amur
Russian Far East Kamchatka
Russian Far East Khabarovsk
Russian Far East Kuril Is.
Russian Far East Primorye
Russian Far East Sakhalin
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Japan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hyperoside, OLEANOLIC ACID, RUTIN, Ursolic acid, betulinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Hyperoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
OLEANOLIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RUTIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ursolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
rosmarinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hyperoside

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OLEANOLIC ACID

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RUTIN

  1. Biochemical and biophysical research communications

Ursolic acid

  1. Biochemical and biophysical research communications

betulinic acid

  1. Biochemical and biophysical research communications

caffeic acid

  1. Biochemical and biophysical research communications

rosmarinic acid

  1. Biochemical and biophysical research communications

Preparations

Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts.

Preparations reported for Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extracts

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