Quercus infectoria
Quercus infectoria, commonly known as Aleurates or Oak Gall, is a potent medicinal plant prized for its high tannin content. Historically used in traditional medicine, it possesses significant astringent, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Today, it remains a vital natural resource for treating skin conditions and promoting oral health.
- Scientific name: Quercus infectoria
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fagales, it is a member of the Fagaceae family. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, 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, known as Quercus infectoria, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Greece. Its range extends into the Caucasus, specifically within the Transcaucasus region. In Western Asia, the species is distributed across Cyprus and the East Aegean Islands. Furthermore, the plant is also documented to grow in Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus infectoria has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ellagic acid, flavonoids, gallic acid, steroids, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ellagic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-tyrosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nyctanthic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallotannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galloyl-HHDP-glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Quercus infectoria has 13 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anthelmintic.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Quercus infectoria has 28 reported medicinal uses identified across 30 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, diarrhea, Acinetobacter baumannii, Blastocystis hominis, Candida albicans.
- Total uses
- 28
- Scientific sources
- 30
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Blastocystis hominis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oral cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |