Quercus baloot
Quercus baloot, commonly known as the Baloot oak, is a resilient tree species native to the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. Renowned for its durability, it holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, where its bark and tannins are utilized for their potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties.
- Scientific name: Quercus baloot
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Fagales, it is further categorized into the family Fagaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Quercus, commonly known as the oak genus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Fagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Quercus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Quercus baloot, exhibits a specific range of distribution across several key regions. In Western Asia, its presence is notably recorded within the borders of Afghanistan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is found extensively throughout Pakistan. Additionally, it occupies significant habitats within the West Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Quercus baloot has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |