Himalayan Sea Buckthorn

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A Super Herb, a unique and valuable multipurpose species, Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) has been dubbed an “ancient crop with modern virtues." 

The Sea Buckthorn berry has been used in the Indian traditional medicine for hundreds of years. It is said that when Genghis Khan invaded eastern Asia, he used to feed this berry to his horses to keep them from tiring. The berry helped in keeping them healthy and gave them a nice and shiny coat. Hence, the name "Hippophae" which means a shiny horse.

Different parts of Sea-Buckthorn have been used as traditional therapies for diseases. Sea Buckthorn seed and pulp are very rich in anti oxidants but their compositions differ significantly. The pulp of the berry has very high volume of the rare Omega 7 whereas the seeds of the berry (Sea Buckthorn oil) have the essential Omega 3,6 and 9.

Because of this composition; the pulp, the juice and the oil help nourish skin, hair, nails with powerful antioxidants and other essential fatty acids and due to the rare Omega 7 – a key building block , also aid in digestion and may help you maintain a healthier weight.

The Sea Buckthorn oil, taken either orally or applied topically, is also used as a skin softener. For its hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effects, berry fruits are added to medications for pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiac, blood and metabolic disorders. Sea-Buckthorn berry components have potential activity against cancer and dengue virus.

In Russia and China, pulp oil is also used topically to treat skin burns from radiation. Sea Buckthorn has also been used as a herbal remedy reputedly used over centuries to relieve cough, aid digestion, invigorate blood circulation and alleviate pain.

Each and every part of Sea Buckthorn plant is valued by the locals where aside from the berry, the leaves are also used to make anti-oxidant rich teas and is sipped throughout the day. The pulp is also used to make a squash which serves as a great thirst quencher, while protecting the body from free radicals.

No matter, what name you refer it by "Hippophae rhamnoides ", "Sea Berry" (as the locals call it) or Sea Buckthorn, this mighty little orange berry is the true nature's elixir.

Saint Naturals takes pride in bringing you wild grown, hand picked, pristine Sea Buckthorn. We can provide 100% organic Sea Buckthorn dried seeds, whole dried berries, spray dried pulp powder, dried leaves and seed oil of the highest quality at the best prices.