Teucrium asiaticum
Teucrium asiaticum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (268 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Teucrium asiaticum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South Asia. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and respiratory issues. Its potent bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Teucrium asiaticumDistribution
This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range within the Mediterranean region. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated in the southwestern part of Europe. Specifically, it is found inhabiting the unique ecosystems of the Baleares islands. Because of this restricted location, the species is considered an endemic element of that particular archipelago. Consequently, its presence is defined by these specific coastal and island environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
Chemicals
Teucrium asiaticum has 60 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 3-OCTANOL, ALPHA-CEDRENE, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-OCTANOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-CEDRENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-THUJENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allo-Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ar-Curcumene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
1-OCTEN-3-OL
- Dr. Duke
3-OCTANOL
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-CEDRENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-THUJENE
- Dr. Duke
Allo-Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
Ar-Curcumene
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Teucrium asiaticum has 208 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |