Thymus mastichina
Thymus mastichina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (263 studies) · ★★★★★
Thymus masticina, scientifically known as Thymus masticina, is a resilient aromatic shrub native to the mountainous regions of Asia. Renowned for its distinctive fragrance and potent essential oils, this medicinal herb is traditionally utilized for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in natural healing practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Thymus mastichinaDistribution
This plant is characterized by a relatively narrow geographical distribution within the Mediterranean region. Specifically, its natural occurrence is concentrated in the southwestern part of Europe. Within this area, the species can be found growing in the native landscapes of Portugal. Additionally, it is widely distributed across the territories of Spain. These specific locations define the primary habitat where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thymus mastichina has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 3-Terpinen-1-ol, ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE, ALPHA-THUJENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-Terpinen-1-ol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-THUJENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allo-Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha terpinene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
3-Terpinen-1-ol
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-THUJENE
- Dr. Duke
Allo-Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
Alpha terpinene
- Dr. Duke
Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BORNYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Thymus mastichina has 218 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| EOs | Letters in applied microbiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | Frontiers in immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |