Elaeagnus umbellata

Elaeagnus umbellata
Family:Elaeagnus umbellata; Astringent; Cancer; Cardiac; Pectoral; Stimulant.
Common name:Autumn olive
The flowers are astringent cardiac and stimulant. The seeds are used as a stimulant in the treatment of coughs. The expressed oil from the seeds is used in the treatment of pulmonary affections. 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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