Salvia miltiorrhiza var. miltiorrhiza
Salvia miltiorrhiza var. miltiorrhiza · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Salvia miltiorrhiza var. miltiorrhiza, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and striking floral displays, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is frequently studied for its bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salvia miltiorrhiza var. miltiorrhizaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is documented across both the North-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends its range into Eastern Asia, specifically appearing in Korea. Additionally, the plant can be found within the Indo-China region, particularly in Vietnam. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches inhabited by this medicinal variety.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Salvia miltiorrhiza var. miltiorrhiza has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Preparations
Salvia miltiorrhiza var. miltiorrhiza has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include air dry oven, dried root, variable temperature drying.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Air dry oven | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dried root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Variable temperature drying | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Air dry oven
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Dried root
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Variable temperature drying
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica