fen yao hua
Salvia abrotanoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (72 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Fen yao hua, scientifically known as Salvia abrotanoides, is a significant medicinal herb utilized extensively in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers diverse therapeutic benefits, particularly in addressing inflammatory conditions. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root · Flower
- Common names
- Fen Yao Hua · Caspian Sage · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Perovskia Abrotanoides · Perovskia Artemisioides
Names
Common Names
- fen yao hua
- Caspian Sage
- Clouding Sage
- Southernwood Sage
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- pérovskia
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salvia abrotanoidesSynonyms
- Perovskia abrotanoides
- Perovskia artemisioides
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 Lamiales, it is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Salvia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salvia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across both Middle Europe and Central Asia. In the European region, its presence is documented within the borders of Austria, Germany, and Hungary. Moving eastward, the species can also be found across the landscapes of Central Asia. Specifically, it inhabits parts of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan within this vast territory. Consequently, its distribution reflects a diverse habitat stretching from the heart of Europe to the mountains of Central Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Salvia abrotanoides, is a medicinal species characterized by several distinct morphological features. The primary therapeutic components are found within the aerial parts, which encompass the visible structures above the ground. The stem provides the central structural support for the organism, elevating the foliage and reproductive organs toward the sunlight. Attached to this framework are the leaves, which are essential for photosynthesis and often contain the concentrated volatile oils used in medicinal applications. The reproductive cycle is marked by the presence of the flower, which facilitates pollination. Finally, beneath the surface, the roots serve to anchor the plant and absorb necessary nutrients from the soil to support its overall growth.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Journal of natural products (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | Avicenna journal of phytomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Frontiers in microbiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Salvia abrotanoides has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include camphor, rosmarinic acid, 1,8-Cineol, 1,8-Cineole, Borneol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| camphor | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptotanshinone | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Monoterpenes | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
camphor
- International journal of molecular sciences
- Natural product research
- Chemistry & biodiversity
- Biology
rosmarinic acid
- Biology
- Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics
- Genes
- Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
1,8-Cineol
- International journal of molecular sciences
- Biology
1,8-Cineole
- Natural product research
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Borneol
- International journal of molecular sciences
- Biology
Cryptotanshinone
- Frontiers in microbiology
- Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
Flavonoids
- Cells
- Biology
Monoterpenes
- Natural product research
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
caffeic acid
- Biology
- Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
BORNYL ACETATE
- International journal of molecular sciences
Activities
Salvia abrotanoides has 6 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Journal of natural products (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Disinfectant | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia abrotanoides has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida, T-cell leukemia, Trichomonas, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Candida | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| T-cell leukemia | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trichomonas | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| EtOAc extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salvia abrotanoides essential oil | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dry roots | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | Advanced biomedical research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower extract | Avicenna journal of phytomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |