Teucrium cyprium
Teucrium cyprium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (259 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Teucrium cyriun, is a distinctive medicinal shrub endemic to Cyprus. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this aromatic plant is celebrated in traditional herbalism for its therapeutic properties. It is primarily studied for its potential antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, offering valuable insights into Mediterranean botanical medicine.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Teucrium cypriumDistribution
This plant is characterized by a very limited and specific geographical range. It is found exclusively within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, its natural habitat is restricted to the island of Cyprus. Due to this narrow distribution, it is considered an endemic species to that particular area. Consequently, its presence is tied directly to the unique environmental conditions of the Cypriot landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Teucrium cyprium has 48 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, ALPHA-CARYOPHYLLENE, ALPHA-CEDRENE, ALPHA-PINENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-CEDRENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ANETHOLE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allo-Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha terpinene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PHELLANDRENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
1-OCTEN-3-OL
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-CEDRENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
ANETHOLE
- Dr. Duke
Allo-Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
Alpha terpinene
- Dr. Duke
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PHELLANDRENE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Teucrium cyprium has 211 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient.
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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |