Paliurus spina-christi
Paliurus spina-christi, commonly known as Christ's Thorn, is a resilient, thorny shrub native to Mediterranean and Asian regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves, bark, and fruits possess potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, offering significant therapeutic potential for treating various ailments and supporting overall metabolic health.
- Scientific name: Paliurus spina-christi
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Paliurus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paliurus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several European regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Hungary. Its presence extends to Southwestern Europe, where it is located in France, Spain, and the island of Corse. Additionally, the species is documented in Southeastern Europe, specifically in Albania. Together, these locations highlight the varied habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paliurus spina-christi has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rutin, Sodium, Zn, calcium, catechin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sodium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phosphorus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paliurus spina-christi has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antigenotoxic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antigenotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paliurus spina-christi has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, diabetes mellitus, oxidative DNA damage.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |