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Stachys affinis

Stachys affinis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Stachy, scientifically known as Staechys affinis, is a perennial herb valued for its traditional medicinal properties. Often found in various ecosystems, this plant is recognized for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to address inflammatory conditions, supporting holistic wellness through its unique botanical characteristics and potency.

Family
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Native range
Europe
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Stachys affinis

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across both Europe and Asia. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Germany and the region covering Czechia and Slovakia. Its range extends significantly into China, where it is documented in the Qinghai province. Furthermore, the species is present in the North-Central regions of China. Finally, its distribution reaches into the Inner Mongolia area of China.

Region Area
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
China Inner Mongolia
China China North-Central
China Qinghai
China Xinjiang
Indo-China Myanmar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Stachys affinis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acteoside, Harpagide, tryptophan.

Chemicals reported in Stachys affinis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Acteoside 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Harpagide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
tryptophan 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Acteoside

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Japanese journal of pharmacology
  3. Preparative biochemistry & biotechnology

Harpagide

  1. Preparative biochemistry & biotechnology

tryptophan

  1. Preparative biochemistry & biotechnology

Activities

Stachys affinis has 8 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinephritic, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antibacterial, Antileukemic, Antinociceptive.

Activities reported in Stachys affinis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antinephritic 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antinociceptive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antistaphylococcic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antinephritic

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Japanese journal of pharmacology

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

  1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

  1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antinociceptive

  1. Dr. Duke

Antistaphylococcic

  1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

  1. Dr. Duke

Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor

  1. Dr. Duke

Medicinal Uses

Stachys affinis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alfalfa mosaic virus, inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
Alfalfa mosaic virus The plant pathology journal (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
inflammation Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆