Hippophae rhamnoides L.: chromatographic methods to determine chemical composition, use in traditional medicine and pharmacological effects

Antihypertensive effect of total flavones extracted from seed residues of Hippophae rhamnoides L. in sucrose-fed rats

“…For its antioxidant, antiulcer, anticancer and antimicrobial activities as well as hepatoprotective and cardio-protective properties (Cheng and Li, 1992;Gao et al, 2000;Suleyman et al, 2001), Hippophae rhamnoides L. has been used for treating diseases in Tibetan and Mongolian traditional medicines for a long time (Rongsen, 1992;Guliyev et al, 2004). It contains a series of chemical compounds, including flavones, carotenoids, tocopherols, sterols, lipids, ascorbic acid, tannins etc., and among them, the total flavones are responsible for most of the pharmacological effects (Yang et al, 1998;Guliyev et al, 2004). Eccleston et al (2002) previously reported that the fruit juice of Hippophae rhamnoides L. had protective actions against hypertension, coronary heart disease and heart function.…”

Effect of a traditional Chinese medicine preparation Xindi soft capsule on rat model of acute blood stasis: A urinary metabonomics study based on liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry

“…Sea buckthorn, a hardy bush, belongs to the Elaeagnaceae family and naturally distributed over Asia and Europe [1]. Its berries have been used as a raw material for functional foods and medicine, and are a centuries-old traditional Chinese medicines [2,3].…”

The Role of Antioxidant Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Infertility Caused by Cisplatin in Rats

“…These antioxidant effects arise from its carotene α, β and γ, riboflavin, Vitamin C, tocopherol, tocotrienol, folic acid, and tannin contents [14,15]. The TPP we used is an active metabolite of thiamine.…”

“…Hippophae rhamnoides oil is a member of the family Eleagnaceae [13]. The plant contains α, β, and γ carotene, riboflavin, Vitamin C, tocopherol, tocotrienol, folic acid, and tannin [14,15]. Hippophae rhamnoides extract (HRE) has been shown to have antioxidant and antitoxic properties [16].…”