Teucrium divaricatum
Teucrium divaricatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (259 studies) · ★★★★★
Teucrium divaricatum, scientifically known as Teucrium divaricatum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and digestive issues. Its unique chemical profile makes it a subject of significant pharmacological interest today.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Teucrium divaricatumDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated across the Mediterranean region. In Southeastern Europe, it is found within the country of Greece and specifically on the island of Kriti. Its range extends into Northern Africa, where it can be located in Libya. Moving toward Western Asia, the species is present on the island of Cyprus. Additionally, it inhabits the East Aegean Islands, completing its regional presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Teucrium divaricatum 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 divaricatum 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |