Thymus baicalensis
Thymus baicalensis, commonly known as Baikal thyme, is a resilient perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial qualities, offering diverse therapeutic benefits for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Thymus baicalensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Thymus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thymus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Thymus baicaleus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as Baikal thyme, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 柴胡 (Cháihú). In Russian, the species is identified as Таймка байкальская (Taymka baikalskaya).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily centered within the regions of Siberia and Mongolia. In the Siberian territory, it can be found growing in the areas of Buryatiya and Chitа. Furthermore, its presence extends to the Irkutsk and Tuva regions of Siberia. Moving beyond Russia, the species is also native to the country of Mongolia. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated across these specific parts of Central and Northern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thymus baicalensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Myrcene, carvacrol, gallic acid, luteolin-7-O-glucuronide, palmitic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Myrcene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |