Salvia yunnanensis
Salvia yunnanensis, commonly known as Yunnan Sage, is a perennial medicinal herb native to the high-altitude regions of Southwest China. Renowned in traditional herbal medicine, this plant contains bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation and respiratory ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Salvia yunnanensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Salvia yunnanensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is situated within 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 yunnanensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently called 云南鼠尾草, a name also written as 云南鼠尾草 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and specifically in Mainland China (zh-cn), while the Traditional Chinese script (zh-tw) renders it as 雲南鼠尾草. Additionally, in certain traditional medicinal contexts, it is identified by the name 朱砂理肺散.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 云南鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 云南鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 云南鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雲南鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 朱砂理肺散 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小红党参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小丹参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫丹参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山槟榔 | Wikidata |
| zh | 丹参 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Salvia yunnanensis, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of China. More specifically, its habitat is concentrated in the South-Central region of the country. This particular area provides the unique environmental conditions necessary for the species to thrive. Consequently, its presence is a characteristic feature of the floral diversity found in South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Salvia yunnanensis, utilizes its various structures for growth and survival, but its medicinal properties are often concentrated in specific areas. While the foliage and stems are prominent features of its morphology, the roots serve as a vital underground organ for nutrient absorption and anchorage. In traditional herbal practices, the roots are frequently the most significant part harvested, as they act as a storage vessel for the bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Salvia yunnanensis has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salvianolic acid A, 9'-methyl lithospermate B, caffeic acid, cis-lithospermic acid, ferulic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salvianolic acid A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9'-methyl lithospermate B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-lithospermic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isosalviamine C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isosalviamine D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isosalviamine E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lithospermic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl salvianolate A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia yunnanensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV-1.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |