Elaeagnus angustifolia L.
Elaeagnaceae
- Oleaster (genus)
- Persian Olive
- Russian Olive
- Russian Silver-berry
- zeizafun زيزفون
- יִצְהָרוֹן מַכְסִיף
- yitzharon makhsif
Tree
- Humid habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Elaeagnus angustifolia L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain |
Carminative | Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed. |
Leaf | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Kidney stones |
Anti-lithic | Decoct flowers & drink x1 cup mornings before breakfast as needed. |
Flower | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract infection |
Anti-Infective | Decoct flowers & drink x1 cup mornings before breakfast as needed. |
Flower | B |
| Nervous system | Epilepsy |
Anti-convulsant | Decoct leaves & drink x3 cups/day. |
Leaf | B |
| Respiratory system | Upper respiratory tract congestion |
Decongestant | Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup x1-2/day. |
Leaf | B |
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Elaeagnus angustifolia contains alkaloids in the root, bark & aerial parts including; elaeagnin which has hypotensive actvity; harman & harmaline that inhibit monoamino oxidase (MAO) & increase serotonin & noradrenaline. Contains high levels of K, Na, P & steroidal glycosides (saponins). Should not be used in preganacy or lactation. Rich in heavy metals including Cr, Pb, Zn, Cu, Ni, Co. Pollen allergenic & can cause dermatitis on contact. May interact with cardiac, hypotensive drugs & tricyclic anti-depressants.