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Seabuckthorn(Hippaophae
rhammnoides)
Seabuckthorn (Hippophae L.,
Elaeagnaceae) is a hardy, deciduous, dioecious, and usually spinescent shrub.
It reaches 2–
natural habitat of sea buckthorn extends widely in
Salicifolia and H. tibetana area found. H. salicifolia is distributed from
1800-3600 msl and H. tibetana from 3600-4200 msl. Seabuckthorn is recorded in
mountain-areas like Manang, Mustang, Humla, Jumla, Darchula, Dolpa, Rasuwa, and
Baglung districts with altitudes ranging from 2000m to 4500m.
containing vitamins C, E, beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids. Its berries
produce nutrient rich juice and oil, and the leaves can be used for tea and
traditional herbal remedies. Seabuckthorn plants are also known for their vigorous
root growth, helping to mitigate problems of land degradation, desertification
and soil erosion.
What is Sea
Buckthorn,Hippophae rhamnoides L,Sea Buckthorn Berry
and its History?
History of Sea
Buckthorn.:
The berries and their usage were alsomentioned in
From there, Sea Buckthorn spread over
Isles
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.), a plant native to
known and used by Eurasians for centuries. It was first mentioned in the
ancient Greek writings where horses fed with the leaves and young branches of
the sea buckthorn plant experienced increased weight gain and developed a shiny
coat. This provided the basis for the Latin name, 'Hippo' - horse and 'phaos' -
to shine. The medicinal value of sea buckthorn was also recorded in Tibetan medical
records in the eighth century.
In
scientists began to investigate the active properties found in the fruit and
leaves. In
since 1982 over
sea buckthorn have been planted. This has created 150 processing factories,
producing over 200 products.
Hippophae rhamnoides L. or The
tree make horses glittering!
Sea buckthorn was already known in Ancient Greek times. It is also called
"Sallow Thorn", presumably from the berries which can stain the skin
yellow (they have been used to make pigments and dyes). Sea-Buckthorn's Latin
name is Hippophae rhamnoides L., translated to mean "giving light to a
horse" (hippos - horse, phaos - light); refer- , to its reputed power of
curing blindness in horses (- well, who am I to argue). It is native to
of
In ancient Greece,greeks war and riding horses,horse is a kind of
important and speedy vehicle for the greeks,thus brings Greeks a peculiar
feelings to horses,they never kill any horses,and always free the wounded
horses and the horses old weaks to the wild,emerge and perish themselves.
Once the Greeks free about 60 horses to the field,several months later
these sick horses come back and appears very strong,and the horse hair
glittering,thus arose the curiosity of the Greeks.Later they know the horses
came to a shrub of sea buckthorn,chew the leaves when hungry and chew the fruit
berry when thirsty,horses depend on sea buckthorns.Thus the wise greeks knows
the curative property of sea buckthorn.Ever since then,Greeks applied this
fruit berry as medicine to stop pain,treat stomach and scurvy.So a glorious
name was given to this amazing plant:Hippophae rhamnoides L. which means
"the tree make horses glittering!"
Seabuckthorn
Contain Up To 41 Carotenoids
Sea
Buckthorn berries are clustered on the branch like shiny orange gems. They will
remain on the branch all winter extending the harvesting period in colder
regions. Oil from the Sea Buckthorn berry is a deep red colour due to its
high carotene content Among the carotenes found in Sea Buckthorn are
alpha carotene, beta carotene, delta carotene, gamma carotene, lutein,
lycopene, beta cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, taraxanthin and phytofluin. Since some carotenoids can be
converted into vitamin A, they are a popular topic in vitamin supplementation.
Vitamin A is one of four fat-soluble vitamins that can be toxic if taken in
excess. Carotenoids provide the pre-cursor to vitamin A, not the actual
vitamin, so our bodies can use just enough of it to biochemically convert into
vitamin A, and then dispose of the rest.
What Are Carotenoids?
Carotenoids are a class of natural fat-soluble pigments found
principally in plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria, where they play a
critical role in the photosynthetic process. They also occur in some
non-photosynthetic bacteria, yeasts, and molds, where they may carry out a
protective function against damage by light and oxygen. Although animals appear
to be incapable of synthesizing carotenoids, many animals incorporate
carotenoids from their diet. Within animals, carotenoids provide bright
coloration, serve as antioxidants, and can be a source for vitamin A activity
(Ong and Tee 1992; Britton et
al. 1995).
Carotenoids are responsible
for many of the red, orange, and yellow hues of plant leaves, fruits, and
flowers, as well as the colors of some birds, insects, fish, and crustaceans.
Some familiar examples of carotenoid coloration are the oranges of carrots and
citrus fruits, the reds of peppers and tomatoes, and the pinks of flamingos and
salmon (Pfander 1992). Some 600 different carotenoids are known to occur
naturally (Ong and Tee 1992), and new carotenoids continue to be identified
(Mercadante 1999).
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