Minthostachys mollis

Ethnobotanical Studies

Ecuador

Uses: To cure the fever or the cold caused by cold air or strong winds (locally known as mal aire (bad air) d, for pain relief (joints, head, throat), anti-inflammatory, and to cure respiratory problems.

DOI:: 10.3390/plants11121590
PubMed:: 35736741

Studies

Excito-repellent and Pesticide-Likeness Properties of Essential Oils on Carpophilus dimidiatus (Fabricius) (Nitidulidae) and Oryzaephilus mercator (L.) (Silvanidae).

Comelli NC et al (2023).; J Chem Inf Model.
DOI:: 10.1021/acs.jcim.3c01198
PubMed:: 37774492

Chemical composition and anti-proliferative activity of essential oils from some medicinal plants from Cachicadán, Región La Libertad, Perú.

Summary

This study analyzed the chemical composition of essential oils from seven plants in Peru and found that one oil had potential anti-proliferative effects on breast tumor cells. Further research is needed for safe dosage in cancer treatment.

Cancer

Vaca Meza ET et al (2023).; Nat Prod Res.
DOI:: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2238114
PubMed:: 37470420

Comparison of the Antifungal Efficacy of Four Concentrations of Minthostachys mollis (Muña) Essential Oil against Candida albicans: An In Vitro Study.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry

Huamaní K et al (2021).; J Contemp Dent Pract.
PubMed:: 35343445

New leaf-mining Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera): potential pests of aromatic Lamiaceae plants from equatorial Andes.

Stonis JR et al (2021).; Zootaxa.
DOI:: 10.11646/zootaxa.4926.3.3
PubMed:: 33756739

Corrigendum to "Potential Toxicity of the Essential Oil from Minthostachys mollis: A Medicinal Plant Commonly Used in the Traditional Andean Medicine in Peru".

Phytochemistry

Rojas-Armas JP et al (2020).; J Toxicol.
DOI:: 10.1155/2020/2103456
PubMed:: 33354212

Potential Toxicity of the Essential Oil from Minthostachys mollis: A Medicinal Plant Commonly Used in the Traditional Andean Medicine in Peru.

Phytochemistry

Rojas-Armas JP et al (2019).; J Toxicol.
DOI:: 10.1155/2019/1987935
PubMed:: 31929789

Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial Activity, and Mode of Action of Essential Oils against Paenibacillus larvae, Etiological Agent of American Foulbrood on Apis mellifera.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry

Pellegrini MC et al (2017).; Chem Biodivers.
DOI:: 10.1002/cbdv.201600382
PubMed:: 27943550

Bioactive Compounds from Plants Used in Peruvian Traditional Medicine.

Review

Lock O et al (2016).; Nat Prod Commun.
PubMed:: 27169179

Anti-quorum sensing activity of essential oils from Colombian plants.

Phytochemistry

Jaramillo-Colorado B et al (2012).; Nat Prod Res.
DOI:: 10.1080/14786419.2011.557376
PubMed:: 21936639

10.

Chemical composition and in vitro antibacterial activity of the essential oil of Minthostachys mollis (Kunth) Griseb Vaught from the Venezuelan Andes.

Phytochemistry

Mora FD et al (2009).; Nat Prod Commun.
PubMed:: 19731611

11.

Ethnobotany, biochemistry and pharmacology of Minthostachys (Lamiaceae).

Ethnobotany

Schmidt-Lebuhn AN et al (2008).; J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jep.2008.05.030
PubMed:: 18579110

12.

Mosquito repellent activity of essential oils of aromatic plants growing in Argentina.

Phytochemistry

Gillij YG, Gleiser RM and Zygadlo JA (2008).; Bioresour Technol.
PubMed:: 17583499

13.

Effects of mechanical wounding on essential oil composition and emission of volatiles from Minthostachys mollis.

Phytochemistry

Banchio E, Zygadlo J and Valladares GR (2005).; J Chem Ecol.
PubMed:: 16124247

14.

Quantitative variations in the essential oil of Minthostachys mollis (Kunth.) Griseb. in response to insects with different feeding habits.

Phytochemistry

Banchio E, Zygadlo J and Valladares GR (2005).; J Agric Food Chem.
PubMed:: 16104818