Salvia majdae
Salvia majdae, commonly known as a member of the sage family, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Native to specific regional ecosystems, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address various ailments, offering therapeutic potential through its rich concentration of bioactive essential compounds.
- Scientific name: Salvia majdae
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling under 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Salvia majdae, is referred to by different common names depending on the language; in Persian, it is called سالویا مجدی, and in Arabic, it is known as زومرية ماجدة.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | سالویا مجدی | Wikidata |
| ar | زومرية ماجدة | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited natural range. Its primary occurrence is found within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is native to the country of Iran. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic element of the Iranian flora. Understanding this concentrated distribution is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Salvia majdae, possesses various components that contribute to its medicinal profile. The leaves serve as a primary source of bioactive compounds, often being the focal point for studying its therapeutic potential. From these parts, researchers can derive a hydroalcoholic extract, which allows for the concentrated collection of diverse phytochemicals. Furthermore, the plant produces an essential oil that carries distinct aromatic and functional properties, while the roots also play a significant role in the overall chemical composition and traditional uses of the species.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroalcoholic extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia majdae has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiprotozoal, Antiseptic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |