Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR NATURFORSCHUNG SECTION C-A JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES, cilt.80, sa.9-10, ss.481-491, 2025 (SCI-Expanded)
Medicinal plants play a vital role in traditional medicine. They offer remedies for various ailments and contribute significantly to human health. Stachys lavandulifolia Vahl is herbaceous plant from the Lamiaceae family, native to T & uuml;rkiye, Iran, and the Caucasus. Known for its medicinal properties and ornamental value. It grows in various habitats and displays high phenotypic variability. Major essential oil constituents are alpha-pinene, (E)-caryophyllene, germacrene D, Delta-cadinene, and others. These constituents contribute to its medicinal properties. S. lavandulifolia has significant potential for health-related applications due to its diverse pharmacological effects. Clinical and laboratory studies have shown multiple benefits like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, antitumor, anticholinesterase, antimicrobial, analgesic, neuroprotective, antidiabetic, and gastrointestinal benefits. Furthermore, studies have shown potential in extending human lifespan, reducing fatigue, nausea, vomiting associated with primary dysmenorrhea, and managing PCOS-induced abnormal uterine bleeding. However, some potential toxicity issues about abortion and renal toxicity were also reported. Ongoing research and clinical trials are essential to fully understand its benefits and safety profile.