Quercus robur
Quercus robur, commonly known as the English oak, is a majestic deciduous tree revered for its longevity and strength. Beyond its ecological significance, it holds profound medicinal value. Its bark, rich in tannins, has traditionally been used for its potent astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties in various herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Quercus robur
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fagales, it is classified under the family Fagaceae and 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 widely distributed across various regions of Northern Europe. In the western reaches of the continent, it can be found growing throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the Scandinavian Peninsula, its presence is established in both Norway and Finland. Additionally, the species is commonly documented within the borders of Denmark. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's strong affinity for northern temperate climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus robur has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, Polyphenol, carotenoid, cellulose.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cellulose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pectin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenolic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Quercus robur has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Parkinson's disease, atretic follicles, bovine mastitis.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atretic follicles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bovine mastitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cysts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polycystic ovary syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thrombin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |