Stachys pilifera
Stachys pilifera, commonly known as hairy woundwort, is a perennial herb distinguished by its dense, velvety foliage. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its purported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, often utilized in herbal remedies to support skin health and digestive wellness.
- Scientific name: Stachys pilifera
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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, Stachys pilifera, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as hairy woundwort, while in Spanish, it is known as ortiga de pelo. In Portuguese, the plant is called ortiga pilosa, and in French, it is called ortie poilue.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and limited geographical distribution within the natural world. Its presence is primarily recorded within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is native to the country of Iran. Because its known range is so narrow, it is considered a localized botanical specimen. This restricted habitat highlights the unique environmental requirements necessary for its growth.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stachys pilifera, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the essential bioactive compounds required for its therapeutic effects. When harvesting for medicinal purposes, the aerial parts are typically collected to ensure the concentration of active constituents is maximized for preparation into decoctions or infusions.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stachys pilifera has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, thymol, caryophyllene oxide, cis-chrysanthenyl acetate, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-chrysanthenyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stachys pilifera has 7 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Antitumor, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stachys pilifera has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, infectious diseases, MCF-7 cells, acute renal failure, asthma.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MCF-7 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute renal failure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholestasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formalin test | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |