Salvia cabulica
Salvia cabulica, commonly known as the Afghan sage, is a resilient perennial herb native to the arid regions of Central and Western Asia. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant bioactive potential for research.
- Scientific name: Salvia cabulica
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Salvia cabuliica, exhibits a specific range of occurrence within certain regions. Its presence is notably documented across the landscape of Western Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Afghanistan. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Indian Subcontinent. Within this area, it is a recognized part of the local flora in Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Activities
Salvia cabulica has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiasthmatic, Antioxidant, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |