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News:<\/strong> Sea buckthorn has become an important source of employment and income for the people of Ladakh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

About Sea Buckthorn<\/h2>\n
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Aspects\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSea Buckthorn is a vibrant orange berry that grows on thorny shrubs<\/strong> in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scientific name\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nIts scientific name is Hippophae Rhamnoides.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Local Names\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • In Ladakh,<\/strong> it is popularly known as the \u00a0\u201cwonder berry\u201d, real-life Himalayan \u201cSanjeevani booti\u201d, \u2018Ladakh Gold\u2019, \u2018Golden Bush\u2019, or \u2018Gold Mine\u2019 of cold deserts.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • In Himachal Pradesh,<\/strong> it is locally called Himalayan chharma.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suitable conditions\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • It thrives in the cold, arid climates of the Indian Himalayas. <\/strong><\/li>\n
  • These areas, with their pristine air and mineral-rich soil,<\/strong> provide the perfect conditions for the berry to develop its unique nutritional profile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Producing Regions<\/strong><\/td>\nIt particularly grows in regions like Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Properties\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • It is known for its tangy, citrus-like flavour.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • It is a powerhouse of nutrients.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medicinal use<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • It is used as a medicine for treating stomach, heart, and skin problems.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • It is rich in vitamins, carotenoids, and omega fatty aci<\/strong>ds.<\/li>\n
  • It can also help in acclimatising to high-altitude.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ecological<\/strong> role\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • It is an important source of fuelwood and fodder.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • It is a soil-binding plant<\/strong> that prevents soil erosion.<\/li>\n
  • It also checks siltation in rivers<\/strong> and helps preserve floral biodiversity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commercial Benefits<\/b><\/td>\n\n