Quercus ilex
Quercus ilex · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Quercus ilex, scientifically known as Quercus ilex, is the evergreen Holm oak, a resilient Mediterranean species renowned for its medicinal properties. Rich in tannins and polyphenols, its bark and leaves offer potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and astringent qualities, making it a valuable resource in traditional herbal remedies and pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Quercus ilexDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is found within the territories of Czechia-Slovakia and Switzerland. Additionally, its range extends to Southwestern Europe, specifically reaching the Baleares islands. Together, these locations highlight the varied environmental niches occupied by this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Quercus ilex has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
Chemicals
Quercus ilex has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ellagitannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ellagitannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ellagitannins
- Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
Conditions
Quercus ilex has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Diarrhea
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
Gastrointestinal disorders
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie