hazel
Corylus avellana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (679 studies) · ★★★★★
Hazel, scientifically known as Corylus avellana, is a versatile deciduous shrub cherished for its nutritious nuts and traditional medicinal properties. Historically utilized in herbalism, it serves as a soothing remedy for digestive issues, skin inflammations, and respiratory ailments, offering a natural blend of antioxidant power and holistic healing benefits.
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Hazelnut · European Filbert · 8 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- hazelnut
- European filbert
- European hazel
- European hazelnut
- Hazel
- Common hazel
- Cobnut
- Barcelona-nuts
- filbert
- giant filbert
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- avellano común
- ablano
- ablanu
- gambote
- avellanera
- matu
- avellano
- aurán
- alvellano
- C. avellana
- avellano comun
- auran
- avellano
- avellano de Lambert
- Hurritza
German:
- Gemeine Hasel
- Waldhasel
- Gewöhnliche Haselnuss
- Haselnuss
- Gewöhnliche Hasel
- Haselnussstrauch
- Haselstrauch
- Haselnuß
- Haselstrauch
- Lambertnuß
- Lambertshasel
- gewöhnliche Hasel
- Europäische Hasel
- Gemeine Hasel
- Haselnussstrauch
French:
- Noisetier
- Coudrier
- Avelinier
- Avellinier
- Avelline
- noisetier commun
- noisetiers
- coudrier
- noisetier
- noisetier commun
- Avelline
- avelinier
- noisetier franc
- noisetier tubuleux
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Corylus avellanaTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fagales and the family Betulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Corylus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Betulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Corylus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Corylus avellana, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its range to the islands of Føroyar. Additionally, its presence is well-documented across the terrain of Great Britain. Finally, the plant is distributed throughout the various regions of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Corylus avellana, commonly known as the hazel, offers various components that can be utilized for different purposes. The shells, which protect the nutritious kernels, are often valued for their high antioxidant content and can be used in traditional applications or as a source of tannins. Additionally, the leaves are frequently employed in herbal preparations, as they possess astringent properties that are often utilized to treat skin inflammations or digestive issues.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Corylus avellana has 120 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Baccatin III, Myricitrin, TAXOL, paclitaxel, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Baccatin III | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Myricitrin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TAXOL | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paclitaxel | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-Catechin-7-O-beta-D-xylopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10-Deacetylbaccatin III | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Dehydro-avenasterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-Epipaclitaxel | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Baccatin III
- AMB Express
- Applied microbiology and biotechnology
- Journal of natural products
Myricitrin
- Dr. Duke
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
TAXOL
- AMB Express
- Applied microbiology and biotechnology
paclitaxel
- AMB Express
- Journal of natural products
quercetin
- Dr. Duke
- Natural product research
quercitrin
- Dr. Duke
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
(+)-Catechin-7-O-beta-D-xylopyranoside
- Dr. Duke
10-Deacetylbaccatin III
- Journal of natural products
5-Dehydro-avenasterol
- Dr. Duke
7-Epipaclitaxel
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Corylus avellana has 528 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acarifuge | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acnegenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corylus avellana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Listeria monocytogenes, wounds.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| acetonic extract preparations | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |