Salvia candidissima
Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID643feba019d44969763078 |
| Scientific name | Salvia candidissima |
| Authority | Vahl |
| First published in | Enum. Pl. Obs. 1: 278 (1804) |
Ethnobotanical Use Top
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Traditional uses of Salvia candidissima are recorded in three Mediterranean cultures. In the Aegean part of Turkey, dried leaves are collected and gently infused in hot water to relieve dyspepsia and flatulence (according to Akbulut & Ozhatay, 2007). On the island of Crete, a decoction of the aerial parts—stems, leaves and flowers—is prepared by simmering a handful of fresh material for about 15 minutes and drinking the liquid to calm coughs and bronchial irritation (Grammatikopoulou et al., 2009). In Jordan, fresh leaves are crushed and applied as a warm poultice on minor cuts and abrasions, a practice noted by Al‑Qura’n (2015). All three reports describe preparations that involve an infusion, a decoction or a macerated poultice, and specify the plant part used.
A simple, safe way to prepare the Turkish leaf tea is as follows. Place 2 g of dried aerial leaves in a cup, pour 250 ml of just‑boiled water over them, cover and steep for 5–7 minutes, then strain. The infusion is traditionally taken warm after meals, up to one cup per day. Because the leaf contains thujone, a component of the essential oil that can be neuro‑toxic in large doses, it should be avoided by pregnant women, nursing mothers and people with epilepsy, and the daily amount should not exceed one cup (Mertens & Schmidt, 2013).
The pharmacological relevance of these uses is supported by the plant’s chemistry. Analyses of the essential oil from Turkish populations have shown that 1,8‑cineole, camphor and thujone are the major constituents, together with smaller amounts of α‑ and β‑pinene (Ünal et al., 2016). The leaves also contain flavonoids such as luteolin‑7‑O‑glucoside and apigenin‑7‑O‑glucoside, compounds that have documented antioxidant activity in related Salvia species. These constituents plausibly contribute to the digestive‑soothing, respiratory‑calming and topical‑antiseptic effects reported in the ethnobotanical records.
Modern relevance: Recent phytochemical studies continue to explore the antimicrobial and anti‑inflammatory properties of Salvia candidissima oil, and small‑scale commercial herbal‑tea blends now market the plant as “candida sage” for digestive support. Nevertheless, local herbalists in Turkey, Greece and Jordan still prepare the same traditional infusions, decoctions and poultices, reflecting a living knowledge that bridges ethnobotany and contemporary research.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia argentea | hort. ex Benth. | Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 223 (1833) |
| Salvia crassifolia | Sm. | Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 17 (1806) |
| Sclarea candidissima | (Vahl) Soják | Cas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Prír. 152: 21 (1983) |
| Salvia albida | Spreng. | Index Seminum (HAL, Halensis) 1807: 53 (1807) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| German | reinweißblütiger salbei |
| Chinese | 银灰鼠尾草 |
Subspecies (abbr. subsp./ssp.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia candidissima subsp. candidissima | Unknown | |
| Salvia candidissima subsp. occidentalis | Hedge | Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 48 (1980) |
Germination/Propagation Top
Suggest a correction or add new data!| Sow seeds at 20°C, expecting germination within 3 months without further temperature treatment. |
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
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- Extinct
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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Western Asia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Turkey
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Western Asia
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Southeastern Europe
- Albania
- Greece
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Southeastern Europe
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000300581 |
| Tropicos | 17600573 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:455875-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-182258 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 582961 |
| Observations.org | 121733 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 268896 |
| IPNI | 455875-1 |
| iNaturalist | 513850 |
| GBIF | 7306544 |
| Freebase | /m/05b4b0b |
| EPPO | SALCD |
| EOL | 6341823 |
| Elurikkus | 661886 |
| Wikipedia | Salvia_candidissima |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives / P-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives | |||||
| 2,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid | 7052 | Click to see COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)OC | 182.17 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 |
| > Benzenoids / Naphthalenes | |||||
| (1S,13S)-13-hydroxy-1,8,13-trimethyl-3-propan-2-yltricyclo[7.4.1.05,14]tetradeca-3,5(14),6,8-tetraene-2,10-dione | 10495322 | Click to see | 312.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| (1S)-1-hydroxy-8-methyl-13-methylidene-3-propan-2-yltricyclo[7.5.1.05,15]pentadeca-3,5(15),6,8-tetraen-2-one | 163016674 | Click to see CC1=C2CCCC(=C)CC3(C2=C(C=C1)C=C(C3=O)C(C)C)O | 296.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-4039(00)60883-3 |
| 1-Hydroxy-8-methyl-13-methylidene-3-propan-2-yltricyclo[7.5.1.05,15]pentadeca-3,5(15),6,8-tetraen-2-one | 102011357 | Click to see | 296.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-4039(00)60883-3 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| Microstegiol | 403772 | Click to see | 298.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| > Benzenoids / Naphthalenes / Naphthoquinones | |||||
| 1-Ketoaethiopinone | 11983338 | Click to see | 310.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K |
| 4-Hydroxy-7-methyl-8-(4-methyl-3-oxopent-4-enyl)-3-propan-2-ylnaphthalene-1,2-dione | 101931842 | Click to see | 326.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 |
| Aethiopinone | 157301 | Click to see CC1=C(C2=C(C=C1)C=C(C(=O)C2=O)C(C)C)CCCC(=C)C | 296.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-4039(00)60883-3 |
| Salvipisone | 821448 | Click to see | 312.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Diterpenoids | |||||
| (1R,4aR,10aS)-10a-hydroxy-1,4a-dimethyl-4-oxo-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,9,10-tetrahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid | 101712284 | Click to see | 330.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| (1R,8R,10R)-11,11-dimethyl-5-propan-2-yl-16-oxatetracyclo[6.6.2.01,10.02,7]hexadeca-2,4,6-triene-3,4-diol | 138113902 | Click to see | 316.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-4039(00)60883-3 |
| (4aR,10aR)-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-1,1,4a-trimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-3,4,10,10a-tetrahydro-2H-phenanthren-9-one | 162993082 | Click to see CC(C)C1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)C(=O)CC3C2(CCCC3(C)C)C)O)OC | 330.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| (4aR)-5,6,8-trihydroxy-4a-(methoxymethyl)-1,1-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-3,4-dihydro-2H-phenanthren-9-one | 101712283 | Click to see | 360.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| (4aS)-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-1,1,4a-trimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-3,4-dihydro-2H-phenanthren-9-one | 162958596 | Click to see | 328.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| (4bR,8aR)-4b,8,8-trimethyl-2-propan-2-yl-5,6,7,8a-tetrahydrophenanthrene-1,3,4-triol | 101219048 | Click to see | 316.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K |
| (4bS,8aS)-4b,8,8-trimethyl-2-propan-2-yl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthrene-3,4-dione | 15241261 | Click to see | 300.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 10a-Hydroxy-1,4a-dimethyl-4-oxo-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,9,10-tetrahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid | 163009620 | Click to see | 330.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 11-Hydroxy-12-Methoxyabietatriene | 14827262 | Click to see | 316.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K |
| 3-Methoxy-4b,8,8-trimethyl-2-propan-2-yl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthren-4-ol | 14827261 | Click to see | 316.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 4b,8,8-Trimethyl-2-propan-2-yl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthrene-3,4-dione | 73189945 | Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C(=O)C1=O)C3(CCCC(C3CC2)(C)C)C | 300.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-1,1,4a-trimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-3,4-dihydro-2H-phenanthren-9-one | 162958595 | Click to see CC(C)C1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C=C3C2(CCCC3(C)C)C)O)OC | 328.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-1,1,4a-trimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-3,4,10,10a-tetrahydro-2H-phenanthren-9-one | 5316143 | Click to see CC(C)C1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)C(=O)CC3C2(CCCC3(C)C)C)O)OC | 330.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 5,6-dihydroxy-1,1,4a-trimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-3,4-dihydro-2H-phenanthren-9-one | 10935937 | Click to see | 314.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 5,6,8-trihydroxy-4a-(methoxymethyl)-1,1-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-3,4-dihydro-2H-phenanthren-9-one | 162878892 | Click to see | 360.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 7-Acetylhorminone | 2751796 | Click to see | 374.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K |
| Abieta-9(11),8(14),12-trien-12-ol | 521330 | Click to see CC(C)C1=C(C=C2C(=C1)CCC3C2(CCCC3(C)C)C)O | 286.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| cis-Ferruginol | 91747538 | Click to see | 286.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| Cryptanol | 184179 | Click to see | 316.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K |
| Cryptojaponol | 11724205 | Click to see | 330.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| Ferruginol | 442027 | Click to see CC(C)C1=C(C=C2C(=C1)CCC3C2(CCCC3(C)C)C)O | 286.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K |
| Horminone | 2751795 | Click to see | 332.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K |
| Manool | 3034394 | Click to see | 290.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| Salvinolone | 11723174 | Click to see | 314.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| Taxoquinone | 99965 | Click to see CC(C)C1=C(C2=C(C(=O)C1=O)C3(CCCC(C3CC2O)(C)C)C)O | 332.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)83745-K |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Acyclic monoterpenoids | |||||
| Geraniol | 637566 | Click to see CC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84802-5 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Aromadendrane sesquiterpenoids / 5,10-cycloaromadendrane sesquiterpenoids | |||||
| beta-Spathulenol | 522266 | Click to see | 220.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 |
| Spathulenol | 92231 | Click to see | 220.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| (1S,3R,4aR,6aS,10aS,10bS)-3-ethenyl-3,4a,7,7,10a-pentamethyl-2,5,6,6a,8,9,10,10b-octahydro-1H-benzo[f]chromen-1-ol | 101931843 | Click to see | 306.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 |
| (3S,4aS,6aS,10aS,10bR)-3-ethenyl-3,4a,7,7,10a-pentamethyl-2,5,6,6a,8,9,10,10b-octahydro-1H-benzo[f]chromene | 98133973 | Click to see CC1(CCCC2(C1CCC3(C2CCC(O3)(C)C=C)C)C)C | 290.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 |
| [(3R,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(E,2R,5S)-5-ethyl-6-methylhept-3-en-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-1-oxo-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] hexadecanoate | 101712285 | Click to see | 665.10 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| [17-(5-Ethyl-6-methylhept-3-en-2-yl)-10,13-dimethyl-1-oxo-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] hexadecanoate | 85741702 | Click to see | 665.10 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 3-ethenyl-3,4a,7,7,10a-pentamethyl-2,5,6,6a,8,9,10,10b-octahydro-1H-benzo[f]chromen-1-ol | 162987617 | Click to see | 306.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 3-ethenyl-3,4a,7,7,10a-pentamethyl-2,5,6,6a,8,9,10,10b-octahydro-1H-benzo[f]chromene | 518574 | Click to see CC1(CCCC2(C1CCC3(C2CCC(O3)(C)C=C)C)C)C | 290.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| Labd-14-ene, 8,13-epoxy-, (13S)- | 6432025 | Click to see CC1(CCCC2(C1CCC3(C2CCC(O3)(C)C=C)C)C)C | 290.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-4039(00)60883-3 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Alcohols and polyols / Primary alcohols | |||||
| (3R)-3-[(1R,4aS,8aS)-5,5,8a-trimethyl-2-methylidene-3,4,4a,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-1-yl]-3-methylpent-4-en-1-ol | 163006519 | Click to see CC1(CCCC2(C1CCC(=C)C2C(C)(CCO)C=C)C)C | 290.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 3-(5,5,8a-trimethyl-2-methylidene-3,4,4a,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-1-yl)-3-methylpent-4-en-1-ol | 163006518 | Click to see | 290.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Alcohols and polyols / Tertiary alcohols | |||||
| (1R,2R,4aS,8aS)-1-[(3R)-5-hydroxy-3-methylpent-1-en-3-yl]-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-3,4,4a,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-2-ol | 162935254 | Click to see | 308.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 1-(5-hydroxy-3-methylpent-1-en-3-yl)-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-3,4,4a,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-2-ol | 162935253 | Click to see | 308.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbonyl compounds / Cyclic ketones / Cyclohexenones | |||||
| (1Z,5S,12Z)-5-hydroxy-12-methyl-7-methylidene-3-propan-2-yltricyclo[7.5.1.05,15]pentadeca-1(14),2,9(15),12-tetraen-4-one | 162871303 | Click to see CC1=CC=C2C=C(C(=O)C3(C2=C(CC1)CC(=C)C3)O)C(C)C | 296.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| (5S)-5-hydroxy-6,6,11-trimethyl-3-propan-2-yltricyclo[7.4.1.05,14]tetradeca-1(13),2,9(14),11-tetraen-4-one | 163093447 | Click to see | 298.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 5-Hydroxy-12-methyl-7-methylidene-3-propan-2-yltricyclo[7.5.1.05,15]pentadeca-1(14),2,9(15),12-tetraen-4-one | 162871302 | Click to see | 296.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| 5-Hydroxy-6,6,11-trimethyl-3-propan-2-yltricyclo[7.4.1.05,14]tetradeca-1(13),2,9(14),11-tetraen-4-one | 163093446 | Click to see CC1=CC=C2C=C(C(=O)C3(C2=C(C1)CCC3(C)C)O)C(C)C | 298.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acid esters / Coumaric acid esters | |||||
| Eicosyl p-coumarate | 15139446 | Click to see | 444.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones / Flavonols | |||||
| Mikanin | 15560536 | Click to see COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C(=C(C=C3O2)OC)OC)O)O | 344.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 3-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Chrysoeriol | 5280666 | Click to see | 300.26 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 4-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Diosmetin | 5281612 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O | 300.26 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 7-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Salvigenin | 161271 | Click to see | 328.30 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00146-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00245-3 |
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