Salvadora oleoides
Salvadora oleoides, commonly known as the Toothbrush Tree, is a resilient shrub native to arid regions of Africa and Asia. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its twigs are also famously utilized for natural oral hygiene and dental care.
- Scientific name: Salvadora oleoides
- Family: Salvadoraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Brassicales and the family Salvadoraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Salvadora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Salvadoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salvadora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Salvadora oleoides, exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions. In Western Asia, it can be found growing within the country of Iran. Its range extends into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically inhabiting parts of Yemen. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is widely distributed throughout India. Additionally, the plant is well-established in the neighboring territory of Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvadora oleoides has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidants, ascorbic acid, ash, calcium (Ca), carotenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ash | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium (Ca) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper (Cu) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron (Fe) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvadora oleoides has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include coronary heart diseases, hyperlipidemia, toothache.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coronary heart diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |