Fraxinus xanthoxyloides
Fraxinus xanthoxyloides, commonly known as the Manilkara or Chinese Ash, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, its bark and leaves are frequently utilized to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Fraxinus xanthoxyloides
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Oleaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Fraxinus, which includes the species Fraxinus xanthoxyloides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fraxinus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Fraxinus xanthoxyloides, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called die Afghanische Esche, while in Chinese, it is known as 椒叶梣 (including the simplified form 椒叶梣 used in mainland China and the traditional form 椒葉梣 used in Taiwan). Additionally, in Arabic dialects such as those represented by the code arz, it is identified as فراكسينوس زانثوكسيلويدس.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Afghanische Esche | Wikidata |
| zh | 椒叶梣 | Wikidata |
| arz | فراكسينوس زانثوكسيلويدس | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 椒叶梣 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 椒葉梣 | Wikidata |
| de | Ornus xanthoxyloides | Wikidata |
| zh | 椒叶白蜡树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad natural range extending across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Afghanistan. Its distribution also reaches into the high-altitude regions of China, particularly throughout Tibet. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in Pakistan. Additionally, the plant is widely distributed across the West Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as the European ash, utilizes its leaves as a significant component in various traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are pinnate in structure, consisting of multiple small leaflets arranged along a central stem, and they contain specific phytochemicals that have been studied for their potential therapeutic properties. In certain herbal applications, these leaves are harvested and processed to create infusions or extracts intended to support overall wellness.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fraxinus xanthoxyloides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, catechin, gallic acid, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fraxinus xanthoxyloides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fraxinus xanthoxyloides has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include jaundice, malaria, pain, pneumonia, prostate cancer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |