Saxaul
Haloxylon · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Saxaul, scientifically known as Haloxylon, is a resilient shrub renowned for its remarkable medicinal properties. Thriving in arid environments, this hardy plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional healing practices. Its unique chemical composition makes it a valuable subject for pharmacological research aimed at developing new natural remedies.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Saxauls
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Saxauls
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Saxaule
- Saksaule
Scientific Names
Accepted name
HaloxylonTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae and falls under the genus Haloxylon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Haloxylon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Haloxylon, exhibits a specific distribution across the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is primarily recorded within the borders of Spain. The species also extends significantly into Northern Africa, where it can be found throughout Algeria. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across the North African territories of Libya and Morocco. Finally, its geographical range reaches further east into the Egyptian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Haloxylon, possesses various anatomical components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. While the whole plants are sometimes processed for their complete chemical profile, specific therapeutic properties are often concentrated in different regions. The roots and the surrounding rhizosphere are frequently studied for their unique microbial interactions and mineral content, which contribute to the plant's potency. Additionally, the leaves are harvested for their bioactive compounds, and the seeds are collected for their specific nutritional and medicinal qualities.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Haloxylon has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Glycosides, Phenols, Saponins, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets
Glycosides
- Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets
Phenols
- Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets
Saponins
- Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets
Tannins
- Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets
triterpenoids
- Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets
Activities
Haloxylon has 4 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Haloxylon has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, earache, eye disorders, hemorrhoids, hepatobiliary disorders.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| earache | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eye disorders | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhoids | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatobiliary disorders | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake bite | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| crude extracts | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |