Stachys inflata
Stachy's inflata, commonly known as Chinese Bugleweed, is a versatile medicinal herb deeply rooted in traditional East Asian practices. Renowned for its cooling properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, clear heat, and soothe respiratory ailments, offering a natural approach to promoting holistic wellness and balance.
- Scientific name: Stachys inflata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Stachys.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stachys | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Stachys inflata, is recognized by various local names depending on the region and language. In Persian, it is commonly referred to as سنبلهای ارغوانی.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | سنبلهای ارغوانی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the western regions of Eurasia. It can be found growing naturally throughout the Transcaucasus area within the Caucasus mountain range. Furthermore, its habitat extends into Western Asia, where it is documented in several different countries. Specifically, the species is present in the territories of Iran and Iraq. Its range also encompasses the diverse landscapes found across Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Stachys inflata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stachys inflata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Asthma, Infection, Rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |