Thymus cilicicus
Thymus cilicicus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (242 studies) · ★★★★★
Thymus cilicicus, scientifically known as Thymus cilicicus, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Characterized by its tiny, serrated leaves and delicate flowering stems, this aromatic plant is valued for its potent essential oils, offering significant therapeutic properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits in traditional 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
Thymus cilicicusDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions within Western Asia. Its habitat includes the East Aegean Islands, where it can be found growing in specific local environments. Furthermore, the species is widely documented throughout the Lebanon-Syria territory. It also maintains a significant presence across the diverse landscapes of Türkiye. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical range of Thymus ciliaticus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thymus cilicicus has 37 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 5-METHYL-3-HEPTANONE, 6-Methyl-3-heptanol, Alpha terpinene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-METHYL-3-HEPTANONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-Methyl-3-heptanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha terpinene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
1-OCTEN-3-OL
- Dr. Duke
5-METHYL-3-HEPTANONE
- Dr. Duke
6-Methyl-3-heptanol
- Dr. Duke
Alpha terpinene
- Dr. Duke
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Dr. Duke
BORNYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
CARVACROL
- Dr. Duke
CARVONE
- Dr. Duke
Caryophyllene oxide
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Thymus cilicicus has 201 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thymus cilicicus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus faecalis | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform extracts | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extracts | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane extracts | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |