Salvia aethiopis
Salvia aethiopis, commonly known as African sage, is a resilient perennial herb native to various African landscapes. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and distinctive flowering spikes, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its profound therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Salvia aethiopis
- 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. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under 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 distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. Within Middle Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Austria and Germany. Its presence also extends through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Furthermore, the species is documented within the borders of Hungary. Finally, its geographical range reaches into Southwestern Europe, specifically within France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia aethiopis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, protocatechuic acid, rosmarinic acid, salvianic acid C, salvianolic acid K.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvianic acid C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvianolic acid K | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia aethiopis has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antiasthmatic, Anticancer, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carminative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia aethiopis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |