Alternative names: Hippophae Rhamnoides, Argousier, Ananas de Siberie, Star-Bu
Just a few medicinal plants of the worldwide flora can equal Sea Buckthorn in the area of medical applications and curative qualities. Found in the spontaneous flora of mountain areas of Eurasia, Sea Buckthorn is part of Eleagnaceae family, species Hippophae Rhamnoides and is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin A, vitamin E, flavonoids and carotenoids. The exceptional content of Sea Buckthorn fruits includes also the complex of B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, F and P together with numerous microelements such as phosphor (P), calcium (CA), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), amino acids and essential fatty acids (oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid etc.).
Antic Greek authors Theophrast and Discorid used to recommend feeding race horses with Sea Buckthorn for increasing the muscle mass and enhancing the coat glossiness (Latin word Hippophae means shining horse). Used in the traditional medicine of India, China, Tibet, Mongolia and Russia, Sea Buckthorn was introduced as a culture plant also in the USA, Canada and Germany for its healing potential.
Research shows that it has strong anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and proven hemostatic properties. It is prescribed in pulmonary affections for asthma, cough and cold treatment, rhinitis, phlegm expelling, fever decreasing, in cardiac disorders for hypertension treatment , coronary diseases and angina , in metabolic disorders for digestion improvement, reflux esophagitis, colitis, enterocolitis and ulcer treatment , in dermatologic diseases for sunburns, acne, eczema, melanosis, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus and skin injuries, in hematologic affections such as anemia, leukemia or liver disfunctions and due to its high content of serotonin, in mental disorders for the anxiety and depression therapy.
Sea Buckthorn can be found in natural products stores and medical stores in a wide range of forms (such as teas, tinctures, syrups, oils, powders and capsules) but it is also used in alimentation as sauces, purees, juices and jellies and in the cosmetic area as skin care and anti-aging products (lotions, ointments and creams).
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