Abstract

AbstractThis chapter summarizes the medicinal and nutraceutical applications of seabuckthorn in preventive as well as therapeutic effects in different diseases. This plant is recently gaining a lot of attention all over the world and explored for its bioactive constituents as well as medicinal activity. Traditionally, this plant has been extensively used in folklore treatment for several diseases such as stomach malfunctioning, ulcers, liver injury, tendon and ligament injuries, and cardiovascular and skin diseases. Researchers have investigated the pharmacological activities in seabuckthorn using several in vitro studies, relevant preclinical models, and some clinical trials. Several traditional uses of seabuckthorn have been scientifically analyzed, and the biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-stress, adaptogenic, anti-cancer, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, radioprotective, anti-atherogenic, and wound healing have been reported. Hence, the present knowledge identifies the development of herbal medicines and nutraceuticals from seabuckthorn.KeywordsAntioxidantImmunomodulatoryAdaptogenicAnti-cancerWound healing

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