Effects and functions of Elaeagnus angustifolia

Edible value

Elaeagnus angustifolia is really delicious and nutritious. Humans make it into various foods to eat, which can help promote the rapid operation of the gastrointestinal system and promote the body's absorption of nutrients. In the desolate northwestern border areas, people usually use it to feed livestock. After eating the sand date, the livestock can grow stronger, and at the same time increase the livestock's reproductive ability, making the genes of their offspring stronger. Feeding pigs with Elaeagnus angustifolia as feed can greatly increase the weight of pigs, especially for breeding pigs.

Medicinal value

Elaeagnus angustifolia is a wild species that can be used as a medicinal material. Its fruit is usually processed and made into therapeutic fruit pulp, which can be used to treat diarrhea. Combining the branches and leaves of Elaeagnus angustifolia with other Chinese herbs can also treat annoying diseases such as hemorrhoids.

Other effects

In some places, people process the sand dates industrially to make various spices and obtain a very valuable oil, which can maintain health and purify the skin, and the effect is very obvious. Elaeagnus angustifolia grows in the desolate northern region and can effectively prevent land desertification and reduce the impact of wind and sand on humans and livestock. The economic value of Elaeagnus angustifolia has gradually been reflected, and people's attention to this plant has gradually increased, especially in the control of desertified areas, the role of Elaeagnus angustifolia is indispensable.