Astragalus oleifolius
Astragalus oleifolius, commonly known as the desert milkvetch, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its potent adaptogenic properties, it is traditionally used to bolster immune function, reduce inflammation, and combat oxidative stress, offering a natural remedy for enhancing overall vitality and systemic wellness.
- Scientific name: Astragalus oleifolius
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Astragalus, specifically as the species Astragalus oleifolius.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Astragalus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Astragalus oleifolius, is known by the common name Zeytunyarpaq gəvən in Azerbaijan (az).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Zeytunyarpaq gəvən | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions of Western Asia and the Caucasus. Within the Caucasus, its presence is noted specifically in the Transcaucasus region. Its range extends further into Western Asia, where it can be found growing in Iran. Additionally, the species inhabits parts of Iraq and the territories spanning Lebanon and Syria. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the area of Palestine.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Astragalus oleifolius, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for the therapeutic properties found within its roots. These subterranean structures serve as the primary source for extracting bioactive compounds used to support immune function and overall vitality. Because the medicinal potency is concentrated in the root system, careful harvesting and processing of these parts are essential to ensure the efficacy of the herbal remedies derived from the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Astragalus oleifolius has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include macrophyllosaponin A, macrophyllosaponin B, macrophyllosaponin C, macrophyllosaponin D.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| macrophyllosaponin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macrophyllosaponin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macrophyllosaponin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macrophyllosaponin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |