Teucrium polium
Teucrium polium, commonly known as Poleium, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this medicinal plant has been traditionally utilized for its therapeutic properties. It is frequently employed in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and gastrointestinal disturbances.
- Scientific name: Teucrium polium
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Teucrium, specifically identified as Teucrium polium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Teucrium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Teucrium polium, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Greece, it is called Αγαποβότανο, while in Russia, it is known as Дубровник беловойлочный. In Azerbaijan, the name Ağ məryəmnoxudu is used, and in Turkey, it is commonly called Tüylü kısamahmut. Additionally, in Catalan, the plant is identified as timó blanc.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| el | Αγαποβότανο | Wikidata |
| ru | Дубровник беловойлочный | Wikidata |
| az | Ağ məryəmnoxudu | Wikidata |
| tr | Tüylü kısamahmut | Wikidata |
| ca | timó blanc | Wikidata |
| kk-arab | اقباس ەمەنشوپ | Wikidata |
| kk-cyrl | Ақбас еменшөп | Wikidata |
| kk-latn | Aqbas emenşöp | Wikidata |
| kk | Ақбас еменшөп | Wikidata |
| hy | մայրամախոտ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, it is found inhabiting the landscapes of France and Spain. Additionally, the species is located on the island of Corse within that same southwestern region. Finally, its distribution extends into Northern Africa, specifically within the borders of Algeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Wall Germander, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine for its therapeutic aerial parts. The medicinal efficacy is often derived from the entire shoot system, which includes the leafy shoots and the structural stems that support the plant's growth. While the roots are an integral part of the organism's biological structure, most herbal preparations focus on the above-ground components to extract their active compounds.- Total parts
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoot | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroethanolic extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Teucrium polium has 42 reported phytochemicals identified across 49 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, Rosmarinic acid, apigenin, carvacrol, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 42
- Scientific sources
- 49
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Rosmarinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvacrol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-carene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-epi-shyobunol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Teucrium polium has 25 reported activities identified across 50 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 50
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| Antimicrobial | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Teucrium polium has 47 reported medicinal uses identified across 63 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abdominal pain, cancer, indigestion, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli.
- Total uses
- 47
- Scientific sources
- 63
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal pain | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| indigestion | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |