Botanical Overview
Iwuken (Elaeaegnus oldhami) is a species in the family. This species belongs to the family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 3 compounds in this species: ajunolic-acid, beta-sitosterol-3-o-beta-d-glucoside, maslinic-acid.
The identified compounds include the following categories:
- Flavonoid: antioxidant compounds that protect cells from oxidative damage
- Sterol: cholesterol-like compounds with anti-inflammatory properties
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Further ethnobotanical and pharmacological research may reveal additional therapeutic applications for this species.
ⓘ Information
Information on this page is compiled from Dr. Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases (USDA ARS), a public domain resource. Consult a healthcare professional before using any herbal preparation.