Sageretia thea
Sageretia thea, commonly known as the golden sage, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities, this botanical treasure is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to support digestive health, boost immunity, and promote overall holistic wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Sageretia thea
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Sageretia thea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Rosales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rhamnaceae and the genus Sageretia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sageretia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across two distinct major regions. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Moving toward the continent of Asia, the species is also found within the Central Asian territory. Specifically, it inhabits the regions of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Consequently, the range of Sageretiia thea connects diverse ecological landscapes from Africa to Central Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sageretia thea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IL-6, NO.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| IL-6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sageretia thea has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Inflammation, anti-oxidant, fevers, hepatitis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |