Salvia hydrangea
Salvia hydrangea, commonly known as the Hydrangea Sage, is a remarkable medicinal herb prized for its unique botanical properties. Renowned for its calming effects and antioxidant richness, this plant offers diverse therapeutic benefits. Exploring its traditional uses provides valuable insights into natural healing and the profound power of plant-based medicine.
- Scientific name: Salvia hydrangea
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 geographical distribution concentrated within certain mountainous and temperate regions. It is found naturally throughout the Caucasus, particularly within the Transcaucasus area. Additionally, its habitat extends into Western Asia, where it thrives in various environments. Specifically, the species can be located across the landscape of Iran. Finally, its range includes the diverse terrains found within Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia hydrangea has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineol, Hydrangenone, Salvadione C, beta-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydrangenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salvadione C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoprenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| perovskone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| perovskone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvadione A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia hydrangea has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia hydrangea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, Plasmodium falciparum, pancreatic cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pancreatic cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |