Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea-buckthorn
Hippoe rhamnoides, commonly known as sea buckthorn, is a resilient shrub celebrated for its nutrient-dense orange berries. Rich in vitamins C, E, and rare omega fatty acids, it offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Widely used in skincare and traditional medicine, this plant promotes healing and cellular regeneration.
- Scientific name: Hippophae rhamnoides
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Rosales and the family Elaeagnaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hippophae, which includes the species Hippophae rhamnoides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hippophae | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hippophae rhamnoides, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 沙棘属 (shājí shǔ) in a taxonomic sense, while specifically being called 沙棘 (shājí) in mainland China (zh-cn). In Traditional Chinese contexts, including Taiwan (zh-han), Hong Kong (zh-hk), and Singapore (zh-sg), it is commonly identified as 沙棘屬 (shājí shǔ).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 沙棘属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 沙棘屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 沙棘屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 沙棘 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 沙棘属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 沙棘 | Wikidata |
| udm | Вӧёпу | Wikidata |
| fr | Argousier | Wikidata |
| he | היפופיאה | Wikidata |
| lbe | Щахлу | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Hippophae rhamnoides, is widely distributed across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species is commonly distributed across Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, it maintains a notable geographical footprint within Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hippophae rhamnoides, commonly known as sea buckthorn, is highly valued for its therapeutic properties across its entire anatomy. The most prominent medicinal component is the bright orange fruit, specifically the nutrient-dense berries, which are packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Within these berries, the extracted seed oil provides essential fatty acids that are beneficial for skin health and inflammation. Additionally, the leaves contain various bioactive compounds that can be utilized in traditional remedies, making the whole plant a versatile resource in herbal medicine.- Total parts
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 24
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| berries | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seed oil | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed residues | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed residue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sea buckthorn berries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarcocarp oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hippophae rhamnoides has 88 reported phytochemicals identified across 138 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, kaempferol, quercetin, Isorhamnetin, carotenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 88
- Scientific sources
- 138
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| kaempferol | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| quercetin | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Isorhamnetin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hippophae rhamnoides has 13 reported activities identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Hepatoprotective, Antibacterial, Radioprotective.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Radioprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hippophae rhamnoides has 60 reported medicinal uses identified across 75 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, inflammation, liver cancer, cancer, fatigue.
- Total uses
- 60
- Scientific sources
- 75
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| inflammation | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diabetic Cardiomyopathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |