SEA BUCKTHORN by rocserum

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Feb 13, 2008

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Description

The sea-buckthorns (Hippophae L.) are deciduous shrubs in the genus Hippophae, family Elaeagnaceae. The female plants produce orange berries 6–9 mm in diameter, soft and juicy, and rich in vitamin C Different parts of sea-buckthorn have been used as traditional therapies for diseases Bark and leaves are used for treating diarrhea, gastrointestinal, dermatologic disorders and topical compressions for rheumatoid arthritis. Flowers may be used as a skin softener. Fresh juice, syrup and berry or seed oils are used for colds, fever, exhaustion, as an analgesic or treatment for stomach ulcers, cancer, and metabolic disorders. Called 'Chharma' in some native languages, oil from fruits and seeds is used for liver diseases, inﬂammation, disorders of the gastrointestinal system, including peptic ulcers and gastritis, eczema, canker sores and other ulcerative disorders of mucosal tissues, wounds, inﬂammation, burns, frostbite, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, and chronic dermatoses. In ophthalmology, berry extracts have been used for keratitis, trachoma, eyelid injuries and conjunctivitis. Wow, who needs a doctor with this shrub in his backyard! Take care, have a great, healthy day

Comments (12)

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toddaking

8:20AM | Wed, 13 February 2008

WOW! What an amazing plant, and an excellent capture. Todd

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Hedepo

8:45AM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Never realized that those plants have this load of characteristics!! quite healthy by the why, we have so many of them in our dunes, isn't it!! A very nice capture and thanks for sharing the load of information, have a nice day, unfortunately a bit gray to day ............. Henk

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timtripp

10:08AM | Wed, 13 February 2008

magnificent photograph.

lanemtripp

10:36AM | Wed, 13 February 2008

great macro work

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efferre

10:57AM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Excellent macro of a gorgeous shrub in a perfect light!

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amlondono

11:05AM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Excellent shot and info ! Ana

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durleybeachbum

11:09AM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Greta pic and info! Where did you photo it?

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rocserum

3:34PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

I live close to a wonderful natural dune area, called "Noord Hollands duinreservaat", there grow these shrubs, a great natural place to be. RS

MedTran39

6:21PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

WOW - have never heard of this shrub but do wish I had one in my backyard! Awesome - I thought they were oranges when I first saw it. Super my friend!

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