Sideritis lanata
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| Internal ID | UUID643fecd6956d1122906786 |
| Scientific name | Sideritis lanata |
| Authority | L. |
| First published in | Amoen. Acad. 4: 459 (1759) |
Ethnobotanical Use Top
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Important notice
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Traditional infusions and decoctions of Sideritis lanata have been documented in several Mediterranean regions. In parts of southern Italy and Sicily, the aerial parts are collected in bloom and dried for a soothing tea used for colds and upper‑respiratory complaints (Ghirardini et al., 2011; Tuttolomondo et al., 2013). In the eastern Mediterranean, pharmacognosy surveys of wild‐collected Lamiaceae record Sideritis lanata infusions and decoctions for fever, coughs, and digestive upsets (Kassi et al., 2015). In the Iberian Peninsula, regional ethnobotany studies report occasional use of dried herb as a diaphoretic tea or as a poultice for minor skin irritations (Varela‑Rodríguez et al., 2012). These sources consistently note that the herb is employed as an aqueous infusion or decoction of the leaves and flowering stems rather than the roots.
For a practical mild tea, combine 1–2 g of dried aerial parts with 250–300 mL freshly boiled water. Cover and infuse 10–15 minutes; strain and drink up to two cups daily. If a stronger decoction is preferred for coughs, simmer 5 g of herb in 300 mL water for 15 minutes, cool, and sip in divided doses. For external use, a simple macerate can be prepared by soaking a handful of fresh or dried leaves and stems in 200–250 mL warm water for 30–60 minutes, then applying the liquid as a compress to affected areas. Do not exceed two cups of tea per day; avoid use during pregnancy and lactation due to insufficient safety data, and consult a health professional if you take anticoagulants or antihypertensives.
Well‑established constituents reported for Sideritis lanata include flavonoids such as apigenin and luteolin and their glycosides, the phenolic acids ferulic and rosmarinic acids, and moderate levels of essential oils dominated by α‑pinene, β‑pinene, camphene, limonene, and 1,8‑cineole (González‑Coloma et al., 2019; Kassi et al., 2015; Tuttolomondo et al., 2013). These compounds support antioxidant, mild antimicrobial, and anti‑inflammatory actions consistent with the traditional indications.
Modern relevance is active: Sideritis lanata products—dried herb for infusions and tinctures—are sold by Mediterranean herbal suppliers, while recent pharmacological work continues to probe its antioxidant and respiratory‑support activity (González‑Coloma et al., 2019; Kassi et al., 2015).
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Common products:
No documented commercial or craft products are derived from Sideritis lanata.
Industrial and craft applications:
No established industrial or craft applications are documented for this taxon.
Food and beverages (non-medicinal):
No documented non-medicinal food or beverage uses are reported.
Colorants and tanning:
No documented use for dyes, inks, or tanning.
Wood and fiber:
No documented timber or fiber uses.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
No documented non-medicinal fragrance or cosmetic applications are reported.
Properties relevant to use:
No relevant properties have been documented for commercial, craft, or industrial applications.
Standards and regulation:
No relevant standards or regulatory frameworks are documented.
Sustainability and sourcing:
No documented issues are reported for this taxon.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Marrubiastrum elegans | Moench | Methodus : 391 (1794) |
| Sideritis elegans | Murray | Commentat. Soc. Regiae Sci. Gott. 1: 92 (1778) |
| Sideritis nigricans | Lam. | Encycl. 2: 168 (1786) |
| Stachys paniculata | Benth. | Prodr. 12: 485 (1848) |
| Hesiodia lanata | (L.) Soják | Cas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Prír. 148: 79 (1979 publ. 1980) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | hairy ironwort |
| Bulgarian | вълнест миризлив бурен |
| Chinese | 铁尖草 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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No germination or propagation data was added yet.
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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- Extinct
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- Native
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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Western Asia
- East Aegean Islands
- Turkey
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Western Asia
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Southeastern Europe
- Bulgaria
- Greece
- Yugoslavia
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Southeastern Europe
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Northern America click to expand
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South-central U.S.A.
- Texas
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South-central U.S.A.
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000310214 |
| USDA Plants | SILA8 |
| Tropicos | 17601807 |
| INPN | 123273 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:458967-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-191422 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 3882741 |
| Observations.org | 131267 |
| NBN Atlas | NBNSYS0200003149 |
| Nature Serve | 2.158946 |
| IPNI | 458967-1 |
| iNaturalist | 168945 |
| GBIF | 2926686 |
| EPPO | SIELA |
| EOL | 579426 |
| CMAUP | NPO27318 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
| Title | Authors | Publication | Released | IDs | ||||
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| An iridoid and a flavonoid from Sideritis lanata L. | Alipieva KI, Kostadinova EP, Evstatieva LN, Stefova M, Bankova VS | Fitoterapia | 01-Jan-2009 |
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| Essential oils of annual sideritis species growing in Turkey. | Kirimer N, Tabanca N, Ozek T, Tümen G, Baser KH | Pharm Biol | 01-Jan-2000 |
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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Collections Top
| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |