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Thymus atlanticus

Thymus atlanticus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Thymus atlanticus, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the rugged coastal regions of North Africa. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this medicinal herb contains potent essential oils. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and soothing properties to support respiratory health.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Thymus Serpyllum Var. Atlanticus · Thymus Serpyllum Subsp. Atlanticus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Thymus atlanticus

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Thymus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Thymus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a very specific and limited geographical distribution within the natural world. It is native to the northern reaches of the African continent. More precisely, its presence is documented within the borders of Morocco. Because it is localized to this single region, it is considered an endemic species to the area. Consequently, finding this medicinal herb in any other part of the globe is extremely rare.

Region Area
Northern Africa Morocco

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Thymus atlanticus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Thymus atlanticus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hepatoprotective

  1. Current drug discovery technologies

Conditions

Thymus atlanticus has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, inflammation, oxidative stress.

Conditions investigated for Thymus atlanticus
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Hyperglycemia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperlipidemia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oxidative stress 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hyperglycemia

  1. Current drug discovery technologies

Hyperlipidemia

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Inflammation

  1. Current drug discovery technologies

Oxidative stress

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Preparations

Thymus atlanticus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract.

Preparations reported for Thymus atlanticus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extract

  1. Current drug discovery technologies