Thymus orospedanus
Thymus orospedanus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (219 studies) · ★★★★★
Thymus orospedanus, is a resilient aromatic shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its potent essential oils, this medicinal herb possesses significant antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. Often used in traditional remedies to support respiratory health and digestive wellness, it remains a valuable botanical in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Thymus orospedanusDistribution
This plant is native to a specific region within the European continent. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in Southwestern Europe. Within this broader area, it can be found growing in the country of Spain. This limited range indicates that the species has very particular environmental requirements for survival. Consequently, finding this medicinal plant in the wild requires searching through the specific landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thymus orospedanus has 25 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-THUJENE, BETA-PINENE, BORNYL ACETATE, Borneol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-THUJENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carvacryl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DELTA-CADINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-THUJENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BORNYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
Borneol
- Dr. Duke
CAMPHENE
- Dr. Duke
CARVACROL
- Dr. Duke
Carvacryl acetate
- Dr. Duke
Caryophyllene
- Dr. Duke
DELTA-CADINENE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Thymus orospedanus has 194 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient.
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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |