Steep a small quantity of dried and lightly crushed berries in hot (not boiling) water for about ten minutes. Strain before consuming, optionally sweetened with honey according to local tradition. One teaspoon of dried berries per cup, once or twice daily.
The oil is extracted by cold pressing ripe berries and seeds, then left to settle to separate the phases. It is applied in a thin layer to areas of dry or irritated skin. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The bark was sometimes gently boiled in water for occasional and localized uses, but this practice remains poorly documented in available sources. It is advisable to consult a professional before any use of this type. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
This species is found mainly in the wild on the Himalayan slopes of Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India; it remains rare outside these regions, where only a few specialized herbalists occasionally offer its dried berries or oil.
The berries are traditionally harvested in late autumn, once fully ripe and slightly withered by the first frosts.