Ziziphora tenuior
Ziziphora tenuior, commonly known as narrow-leaved ziziphora, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to arid regions, this medicinal plant is prized for its essential oils. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties to treat various ailments.
- Scientific name: Ziziphora tenuior
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It further falls into the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, Ziziphora tenuior is a member of the genus Ziziphora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ziziphora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats spanning across multiple continents and regions. In Eastern Europe, its presence is documented in Ukraine, South European Russia, and the Krym peninsula. Moving toward the north, it can also be found growing in the West Siberia region. Its distribution extends southward into Northern Africa, specifically within the borders of Algeria. Ultimately, these locations demonstrate the broad geographical footprint of Ziziphora tenuior.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ziziphora tenuior has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pulegone, 1-methyl-4-phenyl-5-thioxo-1,2,4-triazolidin-3-one, 8-hydroxymenthone, isomenthone, menthol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pulegone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-methyl-4-phenyl-5-thioxo-1,2,4-triazolidin-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-hydroxymenthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomenthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menthol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-menth-3-en-8-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ziziphora tenuior has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ziziphora tenuior has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, dysentery, fever, Enterococcus faecalis, Hydatidosis.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydatidosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |