Pistacia khinjuk
Pistacia khinjuk, commonly known as the Chinese Pistachio, is a versatile deciduous shrub prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is utilized to treat various ailments. Beyond its medicinal value, this resilient plant is widely valued for its vibrant ornamental foliage.
- Scientific name: Pistacia khinjuk
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pistacia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pistacia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pistacia khinjuk, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Arabic, it is referred to as both بطم أخضر and بطم طينجوك, while in Chinese, its common name is 馨珠黄连木. It is also known as شنې in Pashto and אלת חנג'וק in Hebrew.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | بطم أخضر | Wikidata |
| zh | 馨珠黄连木 | Wikidata |
| ps | شنې | Wikidata |
| he | אלת חנג'וק | Wikidata |
| ar | بطم طينجوك | Wikidata |
| ar | بطم خانشوق | Wikidata |
| ar | خانجوك | Wikidata |
| ar | كنجك | Wikidata |
| ar | بطم اخضر | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging distribution across several distinct continental regions. In Northern Africa, it can be found specifically within the borders of Egypt. Moving into Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence extends through both Sudan and South Sudan. The species also reaches into Central Asia, where it is located in Tajikistan. Finally, its range covers parts of Western Asia, including Afghanistan and Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pistacia chinensis (often referred to in various contexts as Pistacia chinjuk), is highly valued for its medicinal properties derived from its exudates. The primary therapeutic components are obtained from the oleo gum resin and the gum that exude from the bark of the tree. These substances are harvested through careful tapping of the trunk and are utilized in traditional medicine for their various healing applications, ranging from digestive support to topical treatments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleo gum resin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pistacia khinjuk has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pistacia khinjuk has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiangiogenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiangiogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pistacia khinjuk has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, cancer, metastasis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metastasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trichomoniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |