Salvia apiana
Salvia apiana, commonly known as White Sage, is a perennial shrub native to the coastal regions of California. Renowned for its aromatic, silvery-green foliage, this sacred plant holds profound significance in Indigenous cultures. Beyond its spiritual use in smudging, it offers diverse medicinal properties, including antimicrobial and calming effects.
- Scientific name: Salvia apiana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 is native to specific regions within North America. Its primary distribution is found in the Southwestern United States, specifically throughout the state of California. Beyond the U.S. border, it also thrives in the northwestern parts of Mexico. These geographical areas provide the ideal environment necessary for its natural growth. Consequently, its range is limited to these particular southwestern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia apiana has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 16-hydroxycarnosol, carnosol, cirsimaritin, flavonoids, oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 16-hydroxycarnosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carnosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsimaritin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmadial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sageone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvianolic acid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia apiana has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Cytotoxic, Diaphoretic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diaphoretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia apiana has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuretic, cancer, common cold, coughs, sore throats.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diuretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throats | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| upper respiratory infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |