Stachys sylvatica
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Stachy's sylvatica, commonly known as Wood Betony or Forest Woundwort, is a perennial herb valued in traditional herbalism. Often found in shaded woodlands, this plant is historically recognized for its restorative properties, frequently used to support respiratory health, soothe digestive issues, and promote overall vitality through its potent botanical compounds.
- Scientific name: Stachys sylvatica
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific classification falls under 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, known scientifically as Stachys sylvatica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Poland, it is called Czyściec leśny, while in France, it is known as Épiaire des bois. Its name in Russian is Чистец лесной, and in Finland, it is called lehtopähkämö. Additionally, in Hungary, the plant is identified as erdei tisztesfű.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Czyściec leśny | Wikidata |
| fr | Épiaire des bois | Wikidata |
| ru | Чистец лесной | Wikidata |
| fi | lehtopähkämö | Wikidata |
| hu | erdei tisztesfű | Wikidata |
| de | Wald-Ziest | Wikidata |
| nn | Skogsvinerot | Wikidata |
| cs | čistec lesní | Wikidata |
| pcd | Rouche eurtile | Wikidata |
| az | Mərcanotuçiçək poruq | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. Its presence is well-documented throughout the various territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Norway. Additionally, its geographical range extends into the northern reaches of Finland. These specific locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species is most commonly encountered.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | 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 |
Chemicals
Stachys sylvatica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acid esters, verbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acid esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stachys sylvatica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, HCoV-229E, yeast.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HCoV-229E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yeast | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |