Research Progress on Fruit and Leaf of Hippophae rhamnoides L.
OBJECTIVE As a medicinal and food homologous plant,Hippophae rhamnoides L.is widely used in different fields such as food,medicine and health products and other different fields.Different parts(fruit and leaf)of Hippophae rhamnoides L.also have great research significance.METHODS In this paper,the chemical composition,pharmacological effect and application status of Hippophae rhamnoides L.fruit and leaf were systematically reviewed.RESULTS The differences in components and effects of different parts of Hippophae rhamnoides L.were clarified,and the directions for providing food or drugs with similar activities were explored according to the physiological activities of each part.Conclusion This study further provides strong support for the comprehensive utilization of Hippophae rhamnoides L.and the production direction of health industry.