What are the effects and functions of Elaeagnus angustifolia

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Effects and functions of Elaeagnus angustifolia

Elaeagnus angustifolia is a bud-viewing plant suitable for use as cut flowers. It is often grown with poinsettia, daffodils, etc. around the Spring Festival.

Elaeagnus angustifolia has many medicinal functions

The fruit of the Elaeagnus angustifolia is used as medicine. The ripe fruits are harvested in autumn, washed and used fresh, or dried for later use. They taste sweet, sour and astringent, and are neutral in nature. They have the effects of strengthening, calming, consolidating essence, invigorating the stomach, stopping diarrhea, regulating menstruation, and being a diuretic. They are mainly used to treat stomachache, diarrhea, physical weakness, and cough caused by lung heat.

The concentrates of gum and tannin obtained from the fruit of Elaeagnus angustifolia have anti-inflammatory effects; for animals with artificial diarrhea, it can inhibit the motility of the small intestine, so it can be used for enteritis.

Elaeagnus angustifolia can be used as feed

It has a long history in Northwest China. Its leaves and fruits are high-quality feed for sheep, and sheep like to eat them in all seasons. Eating the fruits of Elaeagnus angustifolia not only makes sheep fatter and stronger, but also increases the estrus rate of ewes and the breeding rate of rams, which is beneficial to reproduction. In winter storms in Northwest China, Elaeagnus angustifolia forests are places for sheep to avoid disasters and protect livestock. It can also be fed to pigs and other livestock, which has a good effect on fattening pigs, giving birth and promoting lactation.

Nutritional composition of Elaeagnus angustifolia

Its leaves and fruits contain nutrients needed by livestock. In addition to being used as feed, Elaeagnus angustifolia is also a good tree species for afforestation, greening, firewood, windbreak, and sand fixation. Elaeagnus angustifolia powder can also be used to make wine, vinegar, soy sauce, jam, etc., and the dregs can still be used for feed. Elaeagnus angustifolia has a fragrant flower and is a good nectar source plant. It contains aromatic oils that can be used to extract flavors and spices. The sap can be used to extract Elaeagnus angustifolia gum, which is a substitute for gum arabic. Flowers, fruits, branches, and leaves can be used as medicine to treat burns, bronchitis, indigestion, neurasthenia, etc. The various economic uses of Elaeagnus angustifolia have received widespread attention and it has become one of the main afforestation tree species in the northwest region. From the perspective of feeding, Elaeagnus angustifolia is of great significance in establishing artificial fodder forests.