Elaeagnus pungens Elaeagnus (Elaeagnaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Elaeagnus pungens
Elaeagnus
Evergreen shrub
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The Elaeagnus pungens plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Elaeagnus.

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Latin Name:  Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name:  Elaeagnus
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Thickets in lowland, especially by the sea[184].

Medicinal Information: 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 bioactive compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essentail 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[214]. The leaves and the stems are concocted and used in the treatment of asthma, cough, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids etc[147, 218]. The seed is used to treat watery diarrhoea[218]. The root is astringent and is applied to sores, itchy skin etc[147, 218].

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