Salvia fruticosa
Salvia fruticosa, commonly known as Greek sage, is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its aromatic, silvery-green foliage and blue flowers, this hardy plant is prized in traditional medicine. It possesses antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, frequently used to support digestive health and soothe inflammation.
- Scientific name: Salvia fruticosa
- 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, it is classified under the family Lamiaceae and 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 widely distributed across several distinct regions of the Mediterranean. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented in both Portugal and Spain. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, it can be found throughout Southeastern Europe. Specifically, this species inhabits the landscapes of Albania and Greece. Additionally, its geographical range extends into the Southeastern European territory of Italy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia fruticosa has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carnosic acid, 1,8-cineole, 2,3-dehydroferruginol, 2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-hexadeca-2,6,8,10,14-pentaene, 3',8,8'-trimethoxy-3-piperidin-1-yl-2,2'-binaphthyl-1,1',4,4'-tetrone.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carnosic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-dehydroferruginol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-hexadeca-2,6,8,10,14-pentaene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3',8,8'-trimethoxy-3-piperidin-1-yl-2,2'-binaphthyl-1,1',4,4'-tetrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-carene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carnosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| VO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia fruticosa has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antifertility, Antiimplantation, Antiproliferative, Hypotensive.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiimplantation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia fruticosa has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, colon cancer, hypoglycemic, Escherichia coli, Fusobacterium nucleatum.
- Total uses
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fusobacterium nucleatum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |