Salvia
Salvia, commonly known as sage, is a versatile genus of flowering plants cherished for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently used to support cognitive function, soothe sore throats, and promote digestive health, making it a cornerstone in traditional herbalism.
- Scientific name: Salvia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling under the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several northern European territories. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, the species is also distributed throughout Norway. Finally, the range of this medicinal plant includes the country of Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 37 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carnosol, apigenin-7-O-glucoside, apigenin-7-O-glucuronide, carnosic acid, hispidulin-7-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 30
- Scientific sources
- 37
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carnosol | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-O-glucoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-O-glucuronide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carnosic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hispidulin-7-O-glucoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12,16-epoxycarnosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 16-hydroxycarnosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 16-hydroxyrosmanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-ethoxyrosmanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia has 8 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antigiardial, Antimutagenic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigiardial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia has 20 reported medicinal uses identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, attention, bronchitis.
- Total uses
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| attention | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enzymes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |