It is also used for treating urinary diseases, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastric disorders, jaundice, asthma and flatulence. Recent pharmacological studies have represented muscle relaxant activity, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects.

What are Elaeagnus used for?

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.

Can you eat Oleaster?

These are often too small and fiddly to be worthwhile, though several of the evergreen Elaeagnus species have quite large seeds. These seeds have a mild flavour, can be eaten raw or cooked and are a rich source of protein and fats.