Salvia japonica
Salvia japonica, commonly known as Japanese sage, is a versatile perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and delicate flowers, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is widely utilized to address inflammation and digestive issues, serving as a vital botanical resource in herbal healing.
- Scientific name: Salvia japonica
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically categorized within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Salvia japonica, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and cultural contexts. In Japanese, it is called アキノタムラソウ, while in Chinese, it is referred to as 日本紫花鼠尾草. In Cantonese, it is known as 南丹參, and in the HSB language, it is called Japanska želbija. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is referred to as قصعين ياباني.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hsb | Japanska želbija | Wikidata |
| zh | 日本紫花鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| ja | アキノタムラソウ | Wikidata |
| yue | 南丹參 | Wikidata |
| ar | قصعين ياباني | Wikidata |
| fa | مریمگلی ژاپنی | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 日本紫花鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| arz | قصعين يابانى | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 日本紫花鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 日本紫花鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Beyond mainland China, the species can be found growing in Japan. It also has a documented range within the Korean Peninsula. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Activities
Salvia japonica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia japonica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include adjuvant arthritis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| adjuvant arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |