Zizyphus vulgaris var. spinosus

Botanical Overview

Zizyphus vulgaris var. spinosus belongs to the family. Limited but reliable traditional records indicate this plant has recognized medicinal applications in one or more healing traditions. This species belongs to the family, a group of flowering plants.

Active Compounds

Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulinic-acid.

ⓘ 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.

Complete Use Records

CategoryCultural Context
Cancrum OrisChina

Complete Chemical Inventory

CompoundFormulaMW
BETULINIC-ACIDC₃₀H₄₈O₃456.7 Da

Data from PubChem (NIH/NLM, public domain).


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