Salvia mirzayanii
Salvia mirzayanii, commonly known as a unique member of the Lamiaceae family, is a medicinal plant native to specific Iranian landscapes. Renowned for its distinct phytochemical profile, this species offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly through its bioactive compounds which exhibit promising antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Salvia mirzayanii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling within the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Salvia as the species Salvia mirzayanii.
| 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, Salvia mirzayanii, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Persian, it is commonly referred to as مریمالزیتی (Maryam-al-zayti), while in English, it is identified by its botanical name, Salvia mirzayanii.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions in the Middle East. Primarily, Salvia mirzayanii is found within the borders of Iran in Western Asia. Its range also extends into the Arabian Peninsula, where it inhabits various Gulf States. Furthermore, the species can be located within the territory of Oman. These locations define the unique geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Salvia mirzayanii, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic potential derived from its various components. The medicinal efficacy is largely concentrated in the aerial parts, which encompass the visible structures above the ground. Specifically, the leaves serve as the main source of bioactive compounds, often being processed to obtain a potent hydroalcoholic extract for pharmacological studies. Furthermore, the chemical complexity of the leaves is highlighted by the presence of essential oil, which contains the volatile constituents responsible for much of the plant's characteristic aroma and biological activity.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroalcoholic extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Salvia mirzayanii has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CAT, POD, SOD, 1,8-cineol, 1,8-cineole.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| POD | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SOD | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Butanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Decane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dodecane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eudesm-7(11)-en-4-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| H2O2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia mirzayanii has 5 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Tonic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia mirzayanii has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include AChE, Acinetobacter baumannii, Escherichia coli, Giardia lamblia, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AChE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Giardia lamblia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |