Rhododendron is one such plant that is acquiring a special place in the cultural as well aseconomic life of the people.Rhododendron is derived Greek word: “rhodo” means “rose” and “dendron” means “tree.”It belongs to the family,Ericaceae, and was frst described by earl linnaeus in 1837.
Rhododendron contains minerals such as manganese, iron, zinc, copper, sodium, chromium, cobalt, cadmium, molybdenum. nickel, lead and arsenic.Minerals play a vital role in maintaining certain physicochemical processes which are essential for life.Manganese. copper, selenium, zinc, iron and molybdenum are important cofactors found in the structure of certain enzymes and are indispensable in numerous biochemical pathways. Sodium is important in maintaining the osmotic balance between cells and interstitial fluid.
Sea buckthorn is used for heart health, skin conditions. swelling (inflammation), and other conditions Sea buckthorn contains Vitamins A, 81, 82, 86, C, and other active ingredients.
One of the reviews explores the medicinal and therapeutic applications of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) in curtailing different types of acute as well as chronic maladies.The plant is being used in different parts of the world for its nutritional and medicinal properties
