Shirazi Thyme

Names

Common Names

• Shirazi Thyme

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Zataria multiflora var. elatior
• Zataria bracteata

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 the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Zataria. Specifically, its scientific name is Zataria multiflora.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within Western Asia, it can be found growing in both Afghanistan and Iran. Its range extends into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically within the country of Oman. Furthermore, the species is present in the Indian Subcontinent, including parts of Pakistan. Finally, its habitat encompasses the mountainous terrain of the West Himalaya.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Zataria multiflora has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include THYMOL, CARVACROL, P-CYMENE, Betulin, Linalool.

THYMOL

1. Molecular biology reports
2. Chemistry & biodiversity
3. Journal of ethnopharmacology
4. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
5. Journal of dietary supplements

CARVACROL

1. Molecular biology reports
2. Chemistry & biodiversity
3. Journal of ethnopharmacology
4. Journal of dietary supplements
5. Pharmaceutical biology

P-CYMENE

1. Chemistry & biodiversity
2. Pharmaceutical biology
3. BMC plant biology
4. Journal de mycologie medicale

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Linalool

1. Chemistry & biodiversity
2. Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry

Betulinic aldehyde

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

CATALASE

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Carvacrol methyl ether

1. Journal de mycologie medicale

Flavonoids

1. Fundamental & clinical pharmacology

HEXYL BUTYRATE

1. Journal de mycologie medicale

Activities

Zataria multiflora has 27 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Antiinflammatory, Anesthetic.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Zataria multiflora has 51 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, oxidative stress, Echinococcus granulosus, insulin resistance, lung inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations