Thymus persicus
Thymus persicus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Thymus persicus, scientifically known as Thymus persicus, is a fragrant perennial herb native to the Middle East. Renowned for its aromatic leaves, it belongs to the Lamiaceae family. This medicinal plant is highly valued for its potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, frequently used in traditional herbal medicine.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Thymus Hirsutus Var. Persicus
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Thymus persicusSynonyms
- Thymus hirsutus var. persicus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Thymus, specifically as the species Thymus persicus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thymus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is specifically recognized for its limited geographical presence within the Middle East. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the region of Western Asia. Within this vast territory, the species is found natively in the country of Iran. Because of this localized occurrence, it is considered an endemic element of the Iranian flora. Understanding this specific distribution is essential for the conservation and study of its ecological requirements.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thymus persicus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, OLEANOLIC ACID, Ursolic acid, betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CARVACROL | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thymus persicus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thymus persicus has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, headache, hyperalgesia, mechanical allodynia, pain.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperalgesia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mechanical allodynia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |