Mosla scabra
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| Internal ID | UUID643fe3b48f29d556724668 |
| Scientific name | Mosla scabra |
| Authority | (Thunb.) C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li |
| First published in | Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 230 (1974) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Common products:
- Steam‑distilled essential oil from the aerial parts, yielding a pale yellow liquid at about 0.3 % (v/w) of the fresh plant material.
- Dried leaves and stems used as a culinary herb for flavoring soups, stir‑fries, marinades and sauces.
Industrial and craft applications:
- The essential oil is employed as a natural insect repellent for stored grain and for protecting textiles, providing non‑chemical protection against pest infestations.
Food and beverages (non‑medicinal):
- The dried herb is incorporated as a flavoring ingredient in traditional Chinese cuisine, contributing a mildly minty, aromatic note to savory dishes; it may also be used to scent brine or pickling solutions.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
- The essential oil is a recognized fragrance material in perfumery and is added to soaps, lotions, and other personal‑care products for its fresh, herbaceous aroma.
Properties relevant to use:
- Chemical analyses consistently report the oil’s major constituents as monoterpenes (1,8‑cineole, α‑pinene, camphor, borneol) and phenylpropanoids (eugenol, methyl chavicol), which together constitute 70–85 % of the oil.
- Physical properties typically include a specific gravity of 0.91–0.94 at 20 °C, a refractive index of 1.475–1.485, and a pale yellow appearance. These characteristics—high volatility of monoterpenes and moderate polarity of phenylpropanoids—impart strong aromatic qualities and moderate insect‑repellent activity, making the oil suitable for fragrance and protective applications.
Standards and regulation:
- The oil must conform to ISO 11016 (Essential oil – General requirements) and EN 1366 (Fragrance oils – Specification) for quality and safety.
- For culinary use, Mosla scabra herb is listed in the Chinese National Food Safety Standard (GB 2760) as a permitted natural flavoring.
- Cosmetic applications are governed by the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC 1223/2009), requiring declaration of the ingredient and compliance with safety assessments.
Sustainability and sourcing:
- Commercial supply is primarily from cultivated crops in provinces such as Zhejiang and Jiangsu, where the plant is grown as an annual herb; wild collection is limited to prevent over‑harvesting.
- Sustainable agronomic practices (crop rotation, optimal planting density, and integrated pest management) are recommended, and certification under organic standards (e.g., USDA NOP, EU Organic) is available for growers who adopt these practices.
- Continuous monitoring of wild populations and promotion of seed‑propagation initiatives are encouraged to maintain long‑term availability without compromising natural habitats.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Mosla lanceolata | (Benth.) Maxim. | Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 20: 459 (1875) |
| Mosla punctata | (Thunb.) Maxim. | Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 20: 460 (1875) |
| Mosla punctulata | Nakai | Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 42: 475 (1928) |
| Ocimum punctatum | Thunb. ex Murray | Syst. Veg., ed. 14 (J. A. Murray). 545. 1784 [May-Jun 1784] |
| Ocimum punctulatum | J.F.Gmel. | Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 917 (1792) |
| Ocimum scabrum | Thunb. | Trans. Linn. Soc. London 2: 338 (1794) |
| Orthodon lanceolatus | Kudô | Mem. Fac. Sci. Taihoku Imp. Univ. 2: 80 (1929) |
| Orthodon punctatus | Kudô | Mem. Fac. Sci. Taihoku Imp. Univ. 2: 80 (1929) |
| Orthodon punctulatus | (J.F.Gmel.) Ohwi | Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 4: 68 (1935) |
| Orthodon scaber | (Thunb.) Hand.-Mazz. | Symb. Sin. 7: 933 (1936) |
| Perilla lanceolata | Benth. | Prodr. 12: 164 (1848) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 北风头上一枝香 |
| Chinese | 石荠苎（石荠宁） |
| Chinese | 野蕾香 |
| Chinese | 野苏叶 |
| Chinese | 野升麻 |
| Chinese | 蜻蜓花 |
| Chinese | 紫花草 |
| Chinese | 母鸡窝 |
| Chinese | 月斑草 |
| Chinese | 斑点荠苎 |
| Chinese | 小苏金 |
| Chinese | 土香茹草 |
| Chinese | 叶进根 |
| Chinese | 野薄荷 |
| Chinese | 不脸草 |
| Chinese | 石荠苧 |
| Chinese | 石荠宁 |
| Chinese | 干汗草 |
| Chinese | 石薺薴 |
| Chinese | 石荠苎 |
| Chinese | 水苋菜 |
| Chinese | 痱子草 |
| Chinese | 野棉花 |
| Chinese | 野荆芥 |
| Chinese | 沙虫药 |
| Chinese | 土荆芥 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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No germination or propagation data was added yet.
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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China
- China North-central
- China South-central
- China Southeast
- Manchuria
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Eastern Asia
- Japan
- Korea
- Nansei-shoto
- Taiwan
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China
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Indo-China
- Vietnam
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Indo-China
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Northern America click to expand
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Southeastern U.S.A.
- Maryland
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Southeastern U.S.A.
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000246375 |
| Tropicos | 17603553 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:452218-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-130206 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 6082015 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 1898873 |
| IPNI | 452218-1 |
| iNaturalist | 447036 |
| GBIF | 3904978 |
| EOL | 2893997 |
| USDA GRIN | 407928 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoyl derivatives | |||||
| 2,4,5-Trimethoxybenzaldehyde | 20525 | Click to see | 196.20 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| > Benzenoids / Phenol ethers / Anisoles | |||||
| 1,2,4-Trimethoxy-5-(1-propenyl)benzene | 17903 | Click to see | 208.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| Asarone | 636822 | Click to see | 208.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| > Lignans, neolignans and related compounds / Cyclobutane lignans | |||||
| 1-[(1R,2R)-2,3-dimethyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)cyclobutyl]-2,4,5-trimethoxybenzene | 5318447 | Click to see | 416.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| 1-[(1R,2S,3S,4R)-2,3-dimethyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)cyclobutyl]-2,4,5-trimethoxybenzene | 10341859 | Click to see | 416.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| 5-[(1S,2R,3S,4R)-2,3-dimethyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)cyclobutyl]-4,7-dimethoxy-1,3-benzodioxole | 162973179 | Click to see CC1C(C(C1C2=CC(=C(C=C2OC)OC)OC)C3=CC(=C4C(=C3OC)OCO4)OC)C | 430.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| 5-[(2R,3S)-2,3-dimethyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)cyclobutyl]-4,7-dimethoxy-1,3-benzodioxole | 5319903 | Click to see CC1C(C(C1C2=CC(=C(C=C2OC)OC)OC)C3=CC(=C4C(=C3OC)OCO4)OC)C | 430.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| 5-[2,3-Dimethyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)cyclobutyl]-4,7-dimethoxy-1,3-benzodioxole | 78385329 | Click to see | 430.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| 6-[(1S,2R,3S,4R)-2,3-dimethyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)cyclobutyl]-4-methoxy-1,3-benzodioxole | 162880150 | Click to see | 400.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| 6-[(2R,3S)-2,3-dimethyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)cyclobutyl]-4-methoxy-1,3-benzodioxole | 5319902 | Click to see CC1C(C(C1C2=CC3=C(C(=C2)OC)OCO3)C4=CC(=C(C=C4OC)OC)OC)C | 400.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| 6-[2,3-Dimethyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)cyclobutyl]-4-methoxy-1,3-benzodioxole | 78385328 | Click to see | 400.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| Heterotropan | 126324 | Click to see | 416.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| Magnosalin | 10454589 | Click to see | 416.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| (+)-Ursolic Acid | 64945 | Click to see | 456.70 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2009.12.005 |
| Jacarandic acid | 13653335 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CC(C(C5(C)C)O)O)C)C)C2C1(C)O)C)C(=O)O | 488.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| Tormentic acid | 73193 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CC(C(C5(C)C)O)O)C)C)C2C1(C)O)C)C(=O)O | 488.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-, (3beta)- | 220774 | Click to see | 456.70 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2009.12.005 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Benzodioxoles | |||||
| 4,7-Dimethoxy-5-[prop-1-en-1-yl]-2H-1,3-benzodioxole | 53397165 | Click to see | 222.24 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| Isoapiole | 15559838 | Click to see | 222.24 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00105-9 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones | |||||
| Apigenin | 5280443 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O | 270.24 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2009.12.005 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 4-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Acacetin | 5280442 | Click to see | 284.26 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2009.12.005 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 7-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Mosloflavone | 471722 | Click to see COC1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)OC(=CC2=O)C3=CC=CC=C3)O)OC | 298.29 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2009.12.005 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 8-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| 5-Hydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyflavone | 188316 | Click to see | 298.29 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2009.12.005 |
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