Tamarix
Tamarix · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Tamarix, is a resilient shrub celebrated in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in arid regions, its leaves and stems contain bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This hardy plant offers valuable insights into natural healing practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
TamarixDistribution
This plant exhibits a varied distribution across several key regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within the borders of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving southward, the species is also established throughout much of Middle Europe. Specifically, it grows in the landscapes of both Austria and Germany. Finally, its geographical range extends further east into Hungary.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Tamarix has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- International journal of environmental health research
Conditions
Tamarix has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include gastrointestinal disorders, infections, wounds.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal disorders | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Infections | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wounds | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gastrointestinal disorders
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Infections
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Wounds
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Tamarix has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Tamarix extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarix extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tamarix extracts
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association