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. miltiorrhiza

Distribution

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 parts reported in Salvia miltiorrhiza var. miltiorrhiza
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. 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.

Preparations reported for Salvia miltiorrhiza var. miltiorrhiza
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Air dry oven 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dried root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Variable temperature drying 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Air dry oven

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Dried root

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Variable temperature drying

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica