Background and aim: SBT (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) is a deciduous plant and is of highly variable type and size, from small shrubs to medium-sized trees, traditionally growing in Tibet and currently all over the world especially in Europe and Asia. This study aims to overview some of therapeutic and non-therapeutic properties of SBT and its potential benefits and side effects in order to open up a clear understanding for further detailed study in this regard.
Methods: this review article was carried out by searching studies in Web of Science, Google scholar, PubMed, scienceDirect and Elsevier. The search terms were “SBT”, “SBT” and “hippophae”, “therapeutic”, “non-therapeutic”.
Results: Various studies have shown that SBT plays a role in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, liver fibrosis, skin diseases (eczema, acne,), arthritis, vaginal atrophy, dry eye. This herb has anti- inflammatory, anti-constipation, antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-stress, antidepressant, antiproliferative effects. Besides, it enjoys some non-therapeutic properties including nutritive values (a good source of vitamin C, E, omega 3, 6, 7), oral and dental health care value and cosmetic value (in the industry of cosmetics: cream, shampoo, jellies, etc.).
Conclusion: SBT is widely used for therapeutic and non-therapeutic purposes that trigger its significant value. Various combinations and numerous medicinal properties of its berries, fruits, extract, pulp ,seed oil, leaves demand further and more study about the other useful and unknown properties of this multipurpose plant.