Salvia castanea
Salvia castanea, commonly known as Chestnut Sage, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific regions of South America. Renowned for its unique, nut-like aromatic profile, this plant offers significant ethnobotanical value. It is increasingly studied for its bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications in traditional and modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Salvia castanea
- 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several high-altitude regions in Asia. Within China, it is primarily found in the South-Central areas as well as the Tibet region. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species can be located within the mountainous landscapes of Nepal. Together, these locations define the natural range of Salvia castanea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia castanea has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RA, compound 11, compound 7, nubenolide, rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| RA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 11 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 7 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nubenolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvianolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tanshinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tanshinone IIA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia castanea has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia castanea has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, cold.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |