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Elaeagnaceae
Oleaster family
1 medicinal plant in this family
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Sea Buckthorn
Hippophae rhamnoides
Elaeagnaceae
Tibetan traditional medicine (Sowa Rigpa) has used sea buckthorn as a primary medicinal plant for 1300+ years; used for cardiovascular, digestive, and wound healing
Mongols traditionally called it 'holy fruit' and used it for fatigue, wound healing, and gastric ulcers; fed to horses for stamina and coat quality
Russian folk medicine has long used sea buckthorn oil for radiation injury, burns, and gastric ulcers; Soviet space program studied it for cosmonauts
Disclaimer:
For educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.