Tanacetum balsamita
Tanacetum balsamita, commonly known as lemon balm or sweet chamomile, is a fragrant perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine. Renowned for its uplifting citrus aroma, this plant offers soothing properties for digestive health and anxiety relief. Its versatile leaves serve as a gentle remedy for calming the mind and body.
- Scientific name: Tanacetum balsamita
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Tanacetum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tanacetum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Its range extends further north into the territories of Norway and Sweden. Additionally, the species is distributed within Middle Europe, specifically in Belgium. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in varied European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tanacetum balsamita has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ni, carvone, proline, putrescine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ni | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| putrescine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tanacetum balsamita has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tanacetum balsamita has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abdominal pain.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |