Exploring the Pharmacognosy and Multifaceted Bioactivities of Different Parts of Hippophae rhamnoides L.: A Review

Authors

  • Dr. Sunita Devi School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Abhilashi University, Chailchowk, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA
  • Shivansh Paul School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Abhilashi University, Chailchowk, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA
  • Yograj School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Abhilashi University, Chailchowk, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA
  • Dr. Shilpi Department of Pharmaceutics, Himachal Institute of Pharmacy, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.4.6.11

Keywords:

Hippophae rhamnoides L., Antioxidant, Immunomodulatory, Antimicrobial, anti-atherogenic, cytoprotective

Abstract

Hippophae rhamnoides L., commonly known as sea buckthorn, is a deciduous shrub of the Elaeagnaceae family with a long history of use in traditional medicine across Eurasia. Recent comprehensive reviews have consolidated knowledge on its pharmacognostic characteristics, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities, highlighting the therapeutic potential of different plant parts. Pharmacognostic studies have elucidated macro‑ and microscopic features (stem, leaf, seed, fruit), including anatomy (vascular tissues, trichomes, secretory structures), powder microscopy, as well as physicochemical parameters such as ash values, extractive values, moisture content, etc., which are essential for authentication of raw materials and quality control. For example, the stem & leaf of Hippophae rhamnoides L. have been characterized for their morphological and microscopic traits, and key quantitative parameters determined. In conclusion, It is also known for their strong potential for use in a nutrition, skincare and medicinal property due to its antioxidant, anti-stress, immunomodulatory, anti-tumour, hepato-protective, anti-atherogenic, cytoprotective, anti-bacterial and ant-imicrobial properties.

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2025-12-22

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Devi, S., Paul, S., Yograj, & Shilpi. (2025). Exploring the Pharmacognosy and Multifaceted Bioactivities of Different Parts of Hippophae rhamnoides L.: A Review. Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 4(6), 84–87. https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.4.6.11

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