Salacia oblonga
Salaacia oblonga, commonly known as Salaak or Salaak bark, is a significant medicinal climber native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. Renowned in Ayurveda, this plant is primarily utilized for its potent anti-diabetic properties, helping to regulate blood sugar levels and support overall metabolic health.
- Scientific name: Salacia oblonga
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salacia | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salacia oblonga has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mangiferin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salacia oblonga has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antihyperglycemic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salacia oblonga has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoalbuminemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |