Salacia reticulata
Salacia reticulata, commonly known as Salacia, is a medicinal shrub native to India, highly valued in Ayurveda. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is primarily used to manage blood sugar levels and support metabolic health. This natural remedy plays a vital role in traditional treatments for diabetes.
- Scientific name: Salacia reticulata
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae, it is classified under the genus Salacia. Specifically, the species is identified as Salacia reticulata.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain tropical regions. In the Indian Subcontinent, it is notably found growing in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, its range extends into the Indo-China region. Within this area, the plant can be located on the Andaman Islands. These locations define the primary natural habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salacia reticulata has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mangiferin, salacinol, (-)-4'-O-methylepigallocatechin, (-)-Epicatechin, (-)-Epigallocatechin.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mangiferin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| salacinol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-4'-O-methylepigallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kotalagenin 16-acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kotalanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maytenfolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neokotalanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salacia reticulata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salacia reticulata has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatism, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes mellitus, gonorrhea, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatism | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gonorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |