Salacia oblonga
Salacia oblonga · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Salaacia oblonga, scientifically known as Salaacia oblonga, is a woody climber native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. Renowned in Ayurvedic medicine, this potent plant is primarily utilized for its remarkable anti-diabetic properties, helping to regulate blood sugar levels and support overall metabolic health naturally.
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Root · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salacia oblongaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Salacia oblonga, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae. It is ultimately identified by its genus, Salacia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Salacia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse ecosystems of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, it is widely distributed across several states in India. Additionally, its natural habitat extends across the island nation of Sri Lanka. These specific locations provide the necessary environmental conditions for the species to flourish. Consequently, its geographical presence is concentrated within these two major South Asian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Salacia oblonga has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Leaf
- Natural product research
Chemicals
Salacia oblonga has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Mangiferin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Mangiferin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Mangiferin
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Activities
Salacia oblonga has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antihyperglycemic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Antihyperglycemic
- Acta poloniae pharmaceutica
Medicinal Uses
Salacia oblonga has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | Acta poloniae pharmaceutica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoalbuminemia | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hot water extract | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root extract | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |