Elaeagnus latifolia

Elaeagnus latifolia
Family:Elaeagnus latifolia; Astringent; Cancer; Cardiac.
Common name:Bastard oleaster
The flowers are astringent and cardiac. The fruit is astringent. The fruit of many members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals especially in vitamins A C and E flavanoids and other bio-active compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essential fatty acids which is fairly unusual for a fruit. It is being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing the growth of cancers.

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