Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) as a herbal healer

Abstract

Introduction: Elaeagnus spp. is one in the family of riparian trees growing near the rivers or water corridors. In this family, Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian olive) is famous because of its medical applications. Methods: A comprehensive review was performed to extract the related data from published literature. Results: Traditionally, it has been used as an analgesic, antipyretic and diuretic herbal medicine. A large number of compounds have been derived from Russian olive and made this plant a source of flavonoids, alkaloids, minerals and vitamins. Although the purpose of most studies is to use this plant for preparation of herbal medicines and as an ingredient for drug formulation, there is no available drug dosage form commercially. Conclusion: This review aimed to provide the most important documentary information on the active components of Elaeagnus spp. and their relation to the pharmacological properties and compare them with reported medicinal effects.

Elaeagnus angustifolia Plant Extract Inhibits Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Induces Apoptosis via HER2 Inactivation and JNK Pathway in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Cells

“…Apart from this, volatile oils present in the plant have medicinal properties and are also used in perfume industries [ 23 , 28 ]. EA possesses numerous therapeutic and pharmacological properties, including antifungal, antibacterial, antimutagenic, anti-inflammation, antioxidant, and gastroprotective effects [ 11 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 ]. Traditionally, EA is also used to cure other diseases, including osteoporosis, amoebic dysentery, jaundice, asthma, flu, cough, cold, nausea, diarrhea, sore throat, fever, tetanus, and female aphrodisiac [ 12 , 15 , 33 , 34 ].…”

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF Β-Sitosterol FROM ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA CULTIVATED IN IRAQ

“…Recent pharmacological studies have shown that E. angustifolia L. has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antitumor, and cardiovascular effect [5]. A large number of phytochemical components have been derived from Russian olive and made this plant a source of flavonoids, alkaloids, saponin ,terpens and complicated sterols and sterols [6] as shown in Fig. 1.…”

Cancer chemoprevention by oleaster (Elaeagnus angustifoli L.) fruit extract in a model of hepatocellular carcinoma induced by diethylnitrosamine in rats

“…It is strongly believed that inflammation- mediated processes and oxidative stress contribute to the development and progression of hepatocarcinogenesis through different mechanisms (Bishayee et al, 2010[ 5 ]; He and Lin, 2017[ 19 ]). Also, it has been reported that oleaster fruit possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects as well as antimutagenic and antitumour activities (Amiri Tehranizadeh et al, 2016[ 3 ]; Faramarz et al, 2015[ 12 ]; Hamidpour et al, 2016[ 18 ]). Therefore, it can be suggested that these biochemical properties are responsible, at least partly, for the chemoprevention of the fruit.…”

“…Oleaster has also been used in Iranian folk medicine as a hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory agent (Farzaei et al, 2015[ 13 ]). Recent findings show that the fruit possesses various pharmacological and therapeutic effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammation, antitumour, antimutagenic, antibacterial, antifungal, and gastroprotective effects (Amiri Tehranizadeh et al, 2016[ 3 ]; Faramarz et al, 2015[ 12 ]; Hamidpour et al, 2016[ 18 ]; Panahi et al, 2016[ 28 ]).…”