Quercus brantii
Quercus brantii, commonly known as the Manchurian oak, is a significant medicinal species native to East Asia. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, particularly tannins, it is extensively utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, promote wound healing, and manage digestive issues, offering profound therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Quercus brantii
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered in the Fagales and placed in the family Fagaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Quercus.
| 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 is geographically distributed across several key regions within the Middle East and surrounding areas. In the Caucasus region, it can be specifically found throughout the Transcaucasus. Its presence extends significantly into Western Asia, where it inhabits the mountainous terrains of Iran. Additionally, the species is recorded in the Western Asian territories of Iraq and the Levant, covering Lebanon and Syria. Finally, its range continues through the diverse landscapes of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus brantii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arachidic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, omega-3, palmitic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arachidic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| omega-3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Quercus brantii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Quercus brantii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antioxidant, gastric ulcers.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |