Salvia sclarea
Clary sage
Salvia sclarea, commonly known as clary sage, is a versatile perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine and aromatherapy. Renowned for its aromatic essential oils, it offers therapeutic benefits for stress relief and hormonal balance. This fragrant plant serves as a vital botanical resource in both wellness and perfumery.
- Scientific name: Salvia sclarea
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 sclarea, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Polish, it is called Szałwia muszkatołową, while in Hebrew, it is known as מרווה מרושתת. It is called Шалфей мускатный in Russian and Шавлія мускатна in Ukrainian, and in French, it is referred to as Sauge sclarée.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Szałwia muszkatołowa | Wikidata |
| he | מרווה מרושתת | Wikidata |
| ru | Шалфей мускатный | Wikidata |
| fr | Sauge sclarée | Wikidata |
| uk | Шавлія мускатна | Wikidata |
| de | Muskatellersalbei | Wikidata |
| ja | クラリセージ | Wikidata |
| az | Müşk adaçayı | Wikidata |
| hsb | Mušotowa želbija | Wikidata |
| nl | Scharlei | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in both Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Its range extends further south into Southwestern Europe, specifically covering the Baleares islands. Additionally, the plant can be located in the Mediterranean territory of Corse.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as clary sage, utilizes various components for its medicinal and aromatic properties. While the roots are not the primary focus of its commercial use, they contribute to the plant's overall biological structure. The essential oils, extracted primarily from the leaves and flowering tops, are highly valued for their intense fragrance and therapeutic benefits. Additionally, the seeds are a significant part of the plant, often used in traditional practices and containing concentrated compounds that enhance its medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Salvia sclarea has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include linalool, linalyl acetate, sclareol, Fe, Zn.
- Total chemicals
- 32
- Scientific sources
- 44
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| linalool | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| linalyl acetate | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| sclareol | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-octadecenoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd2+ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia sclarea has 13 reported activities identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antiasthmatic.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bronchodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia sclarea has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Oxidative Stress, Parkinson's disease, antioxidant, apoptosis, brucellosis.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidative Stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brucellosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| necrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |