Review of Pharmacognostical and Pharmacological Activity of Hippophae Rhamnoides Linn

Abstract

Hippophae rhamnoides L., commonly referred to as sea buckthorn, belongs to the family Elaeagnaceae. This deciduous shrub is native to the cold-temperate regions of Europe and Asia and is well recognized for its resilience in harsh climates. The plant has garnered significant attention due to its nutritional and medicinal potential, widely explored in traditionaland modern pharmacology. Hippophae rhamnoides exhibits notable adaptability and thrives in varied ecosystems, including mountainous regions, coastal areas, and semi-arid landscapes. The plant plays an ecological role in preventingsoil erosion, contributing to habitat restoration, and promoting biodiversity in challenging terrains. The genus Hippophae consists of multiple species, with H. rhamnoides being the most extensively studied. It falls within the Elaeagnaceaefamily, characterized by nitrogen-fixing capabilities via root nodules that engage in symbiosis with actinobacteria. H. rhamnoides L. contains a series of chemical compounds including carotenoids, tocopherols, sterols, flavonoids, lipids, ascorbic acid, tanins, etc. These compounds are of interest not only from the chemical point of view, but also because many of them possess biological and therapeutic activity including antioxidant, antitumoral, hepato-protective and immunumodulatory properties. Because of these effects, H. rhamnoides L. containing bioactive compounds is often used in traditional medicine. We can expect many scientific evidence supporting the benefits of the sea buckthorn to maintain health and to cure the diseases by rationalizing it in proper Ayurvedic dosages form for this plant.
Keywords- Hippophae rhamnoides, Pharmacognosy, Traditional medicine, Anti-Urolithiatic