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Hippophae rhamnoides

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Also known as: Sea buckthorn; Common seabuckthorn; Sandthorn,
Swallow-thorn

Plant folklore: Mentioned in the writings of ancient Greek scholars such as Dioscorid and Therophast. Given to horses to promote appetite and give a shiny coat. 8thc Tibetan writings say it is an invigorating and nutritious product.
Berries used to make jam in Siberia.
It is beneficial in treating diseases of the lungs, blood coagulation, cysts and chronic digestive disorders.

Factual info: Grown commercially in Russia to produce a tonic drink.
Also used in cosmetics and sunscreens.

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Lovely picture, seems to heal a good variety of things.

27 Nov, 2009

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