Hippophae rhamnoides L. Family: Elaeagnaceae
Synonyms: Argussiera rhamnoides Bubani; Argussiera rhamnoides (L.) Bubani; Elaeagnus rhamnoides Royle; Elaeagnus rhamnoides (L.) A. Nelson; Hippophae rhamnoidea St.-Lag.; Hippophaes rhamnoideum (L.) St.Lag.; Hippophaes rhamnoideum St.-Lag.; Rhamnoides hippophae Moench
- English: Sea buckthorn, seaberry
- Arabic: أبو فايس
- Armenian: Չիչխան սովորական
- Azerbaijani: Murdarçayabənzər çaytikanı
- Bashkir: Һырғанаҡ
- Belarusian: Абляпіха крушынападобная
- Bulgarian: Облепиха
- Catalan: Arç groc
- Croatian: Pasji trn
- Czech: Rakytník řešetlákový
- Danish: Almindelig Havtorn
- Dutch: Duindoorn
- Estonian: Harilik astelpaju
- Finnish: Tyrni
- French: Argousier
- Galaician: Espiñeiro marítimo
- German: Sanddorn
- Hindi: Dhurchuk, Chumaa, Tarwaa
- Hungarian: Európai homoktövis
- Italian:olivella spinosa
- Kabardian: Къазмакъей
- Kashubian: Sëdwina
- Kazakh: Шырғанақ (өсімдік)
- Kyrgyz: Кaдимки чычыpкaнaк (Kadimki chychyrkanak)
- Latvian: Pabērzu smiltsērkšķis
- Lithuanian: Dygliuotasis šaltalankis
- Manx: Bugogue varrey
- Nepali: मलो malo
- Norwagian: Tindved
- Pashto: اکبار
- Persian: سنجد تلخ
- Polish: Rokitnik zwyczajny
- Punjabi: Sirmaa
- Romanian: cătină
- Russian:oblepicha
- Serbian: Пасји трн
- Slovanian: Navadni rakitovec
- Spanish: Espino Amarillo
- Swedish: Havtorn
- Udmurt: Вӧёпу
- Uzbek: Chakanda
- Voro: Nõglapai
Description: Thorny deciduous shrub or small tree. Leaves oblong-lanceolate, white-downy beneath. Male flowers yellowish-brown in small catkins that appear before leaves; female in small racemes appearing with the leaves. Fruits globular, orange or red berry.
Shrub, deep penetrating strong root system, thorny branches, juicy ripe fruits edible, fodder for goats, camel and sheep. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
The fruit of H. rhamnoides L. is a traditional herbal medicine mainly used in Tibet and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regions to regulate the function of stomach and intestines, and treat syndromes such as indigestion, abdominal pains, etc. It has been well documented to have antioxidant, immunostimulative, regenerative, and antiulcerogenic properties, a protective effect against injuries in mice and effects on hyperlipidemic serum cultured smooth-muscle cells in vitro. The alcoholic extracts of leaves and fruits of the plant at a concentration of 0.5 mg/mL were found to inhibit chromium-induced free radical production, apoptosis, and DNA fragmentation. In addition, these extracts were able to arrest the chromium-induced inhibition of lymphocyte proliferation. [Herbal and Traditional Medicine]
The fruits are used as an analgesic, as a remedy for stomach pain, to improve digestion, and to treat scurvy. A decoction of the fruits is drunk to treat ulcers and is added to baths to prevent skin diseases. Fresh fruits are used to moisturize the skin, to help heal small wounds and burns, and to treat skin diseases associated with poor metabolism. An infusion of the leaves is drunk or the leaves are directly applied to the body to treat rheumatism. A decoction of the seeds is used as a laxative. [Medicinal Plants of Central Asia Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan]
Fruit—astringent, antidiarrhoeal, stomachic, antitussive, antihaemorrhagic. SeaBuckthorn preparationsareused internally for stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer and other illnesses of the alimentary organs; externally in cases of burns, bedsores and other skin complications induced by the treatment with X-rays and other radiations. [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]
Topical application of 1.0% seabuckthorn leaf extract statistically significantly augmented the healing process, as evidenced by increases in the content of hydroxyproline and protein as well as the reduction in wound area when compared with similar effects in response to treabnent using povidone-iodine ointment (standard care). The reduced glutathione, vitamin C, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activities showed significant increases in seabuckthorn leaf extract-treated wounds as compared to controls. The lipid peroxide levels were significantly decreased in leaf extract-treated wounds. The results suggest that aqueous leaf extract of sea buckthorn promotes wound healing, which may be due to increased antioxidant levels in the granulation tissue. [Herbal Cures: Traditional Approach]
With high levels of minerals and vitamins A and C, sea buckthorn’s tart-tasting berries make an ideal supplement to prevent colds and sore throats. As a natural supplement, the juice or syrup of sea buckthorn will improve resistance to colds, sore throat, and sinus problems. Rich in antioxidant bioflavonoids, sea buckthorn supports capillary and arterial health when taken long-term. [Herbal Remedies]
Used in Toothache, joint pain,liver, lung and phlegm diseases, menstrual disorders,dysentery, gum infection, blood disorders, diabetes and intestinal parasites. Fruits are edible raw, also used extensively for the preparation of concentrate. [Medicinal Plants of Dolpo]
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