- Distribution: Primorye, Kamchatka, Sakhalin,
Kuril Islands, Korea & Japan.
- Appearance: Bushes with thorns up to 6 ft.
Tall. Fruit is a compel, berry-like & succulent.
- Gathering Period: September & October.
- Chemical Composition: High in natural vitamin
content. Ascorbic acid, carotene, tocopherols,
linoleic, linolenic and oleic acids.
- Preparation. Air dried and extracted with water.