Hippophae rhamnoides
Uses
India (Garhwal Himalayas): fruit made into preserves, and pickled. Ethnomedical uses: in Tibet, used as a general panacaea; oil is antioxidant and may be used to treat wounds and frost bite and alimentary canal mucus problems.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- L.
- Misc:
- Chemical composition: rich in Vitamins B1, B2, C, E, and K, niacinimide, pantothenic acid and carotenoids. Serotonin (5- hydroxy-tryptamine) extract posesses antitumor properties.