The Value of the Representatives of the Genera of Elaeagnus and Shepherdia (Sehepherdia) as Medical Plants. (Review)

Abstract

A review of the available literature data of some authors on the medicinal value of plants of the genera Elaeagnus and Shepherdia (Sehepherdia) of the Elaeagnaceae family is carried out to identify the current state and degree of knowledge of this theme, as well as to systematize this information. The article discusses the properties and medical uses of such species as Elaeagnus angustifolia, Elaeagnus argentea, Elaeagnus multiflora and Shepherdia argentea. Parts of these plants used in medical practice, their chemical composition, useful characteristics, and diseases, in the treatment of which it is reasonable to use medicines obtained from the plants which are being studied, are described. Then are given existing medicines obtained from the considered species, their characteristics and application are discribed. Also article includes the basics of cultural practice of Elaeagnus and shepherdia. Species of the Elaeagnaceae family are very valuable for world medicine.