Seabuckthorn Plantations in Himanchal Pradesh

Seabuckthorn Plantations in Himachal Pradesh

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to start Sea Buckthorn Plantation in the cold desert areas.

About Sea buckthorn:

It is a shrub that produces an orange-yellow coloured edible berry.
It is found above the tree line in the Himalayan region.
It is generally in dry areas such as the cold deserts of Ladakh and Spiti.
It is locally called Himalayan chharma and grows in the wild in Lahaul and Spiti and parts of Kinnaur.

Benefits of Seabuckthorn Plantation:

It is used as a medicine for treating stomach, heart, and skin problems.
It is rich in vitamins, carotenoids, and omega-fatty acids.
It is an important source of fuelwood and fodder.
It is a soil-binding plant that prevents soil erosion.
It checks siltation in rivers and helps preserve floral biodiversity.
It is used in making juices, jams, and nutritional capsules among others things.
It gets used in the manufacturing of cosmetics and anti-ageing products.

Source: HT

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