Amjad Ali and Veenu Kaul*
Department of Botany, University of Jammu, Jammu – 180006
*veenukaul@yahoomail.co.in
Abstract: Seabuckthorn grows extensively throughout Ladakh region of J&K state (India). Its distribution extends from Nubra (District Leh) on one side upto Drass (District Kargil) on the other and encompasses Zanskar valley. It is a dioecious thorny shrub and if left undisturbed, attains the size of a small tree. The plant has gained tremendous importance by virtue of its pharmaceutical, cosmaceutical and nutraceutical value. Despite having such a potential, the plant is still under utilized in this region.
Keywords: Cosmaceutical, Dioecious, Ladakh, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Seabuckthorn, Underutilized
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