Zataria

Zataria · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Zataria, is a versatile aromatic herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its potent essential oils, this plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, including antimicrobial and digestive support. Widely used in traditional medicine and culinary arts, it remains a vital botanical resource for holistic wellness.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Zataria

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, the medicinal plant is categorized under the genus Zataria.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Lamiaceae WCVP
Genus Zataria WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Western Asia, it is commonly found growing within the territories of Afghanistan and Iran. Its presence extends into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically inhabiting parts of Oman. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be identified in Pakistan. Finally, it also thrives in the mountainous landscapes of the West Himalaya.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Afghanistan WCVP
Western Asia Iran WCVP
Arabian Peninsula Oman WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan WCVP
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya WCVP

Chemicals

Zataria has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include diazinon, malathion.

Chemicals reported in Zataria
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
diazinon 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
malathion 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

diazinon

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

malathion

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
essential oils Iranian journal of parasitology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
samples Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆