Qualitative Screening of Bioactive Compounds in Roots of Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.)

Abstract

Sea buckthorn is a deciduous ancient plant, which gained worldwide attention mainly of its extensive nutritional and medicinal potential. Presence of various kinds of bioactive compounds makes it more potent and increases its nutritional value. Many studies shows that the Sea buckthorn plant (berries, leaves, stem, bark) contain the vital chemicals and nutritional constituents like flavonoids, terpenoids, organic acids, coumarins, alkaloids, steroids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, amino acids, tannins, saponins, vitamin C and Lycopene and polyphenols. SBT shows antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It was proved that SBT extensive role in the management and lower the risk of heart related disease, tumors, and diabetes, as well as gastrointestinal and dermatology. Every part of the sea buckthorn plant like (berries, seeds, roots, leaves, stems, and thorns) has significance role in medicinal, cosmeceutical, and nutraceutical field and finds a wide variety of applications and utilization in making more than 200 products worldwide.