The Healing Power of Sea Buckthorn

1. Sea buckthorn is a delicious base for a jam or sauce. In addition, Sea Buckthorn has medicinal properties and is used to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Sea buckthorn fruits contain a lot of oil; they are called the olives of the north. This oil is a great way to protect the skin from drying out. It also helps against the sun's rays and radioactive rays.

2. Sea buckthorn is a delicious base for a jam or sauce. In addition, Sea Buckthorn has medicinal properties and is used to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Sea buckthorn fruits contain a lot of oil; they are called the olives of the north. This oil is a great way to protect the skin from drying out. It also helps against sun rays and radioactive rays.

Naming sea buckthorn

1. In Latin this plant is called Hippophae Rhamnoides. There are several reasons why his name is so. Many names come from the Greek, and the Greek word hippophaes is a Greek name for a prickly bush. The sea buckthorn also has many spines. Another explanation is that 'hippos' means horse and 'phaeiton' shining. Hippophae can be a compound of those two words; experts say that a horse's coat will shine better if it relishes the sea buckthorn fruit. There are more explanations. For example, some have suggested that the second word in the name of 'phaino' which means light comes because the sea buckthorn fruit would be good for the eyes of horses. In Dutch

2. In Latin this plant is called Hippophae Rhamnoides. There are several reasons why his name is so. Many names come from the Greek, and the Greek word hippophaes is a Greek name for a prickly bush. The sea buckthorn also has many spines. Another explanation is that 'hippos' means horse and 'phaeiton' shining. Hippophae can be a compound of those two words; experts say that a horse's coat will shine better if it relishes the sea buckthorn fruit. There are more explanations. For example, some have suggested that the second word in the name of 'phaino' which means light comes because the sea buckthorn fruit is said to be good for horses' eyes. In Dutch

Sea Buckthorn in Antiquity

1. Fossil pollen grains have been found that indicate that humans have used sea buckthorn for at least 10,000 years. Tibetan monks described sea buckthorn in the 8th century BC as a medicine for colds, respiratory infections and as a conditioner that is good for the skin. The monks described it as balancing the mucous membranes. These medicinal effects are still among the most important medicinal effects of sea buckthorn today. In ancient Greece, people used a lot of sea buckthorn fruit to gain weight and they gave it to horses to give them a shiny coat. Horses also shined more from their eyes. In modern phytotherapy

Sea buckthorn from the Middle Ages to the present day

1. In Western folk medicine it has long been thought that the sea buckthorn berry was poisonous. In traditional Chinese medicine, the sea buckthorn berry was a strengthening agent and was administered to provide more energy. The sea buckthorn berry was used in Russia and Mongolia against skin diseases. Sea buckthorns were known in the west at one point as food for the poor. Johann Bauhun was a Swiss who was the first to point out the astringent effect of sea buckthorn berry and that it therefore works well against diarrhea. Abraham Munting, professor of botany at the University of Groningen, wrote in 1696 that sea buckthorn berry defeated thirst with a fever and that it helps expel tough mucus. In the 20th century, sea buckthorn was recommended for grippal ailments and colds. It was recommended to eat a handful of sour berries, then the flu would quickly disappear. Russian cosmonauts rubbed their skin with sea buckthorn oil to protect themselves from radiation. In Russia, sea buckthorn enjoys a reputation just as good as St. John's wort

2. In Western folk medicine it has long been thought that the sea buckthorn berry was poisonous. In traditional Chinese medicine, the sea buckthorn berry was a strengthening agent and was administered to provide more energy. The sea buckthorn berry was used in Russia and Mongolia against skin diseases. Sea buckthorns were known in the west at one point as food for the poor. Johann Bauhun was a Swiss who was the first to point out the astringent effect of sea buckthorn berry and that it therefore works well against diarrhea. Abraham Munting, professor of botany at the University of Groningen, wrote in 1696 that sea buckthorn berry defeated thirst with fever and that it helps expel chewy mucus. In the 20th century, sea buckthorn was recommended for grippal ailments and colds. It was recommended to eat a handful of sour berries, then the flu would quickly disappear. Russian cosmonauts rubbed their skin with sea buckthorn oil to protect themselves from radiation. In Russia, sea buckthorn enjoys just as good a reputation as St. John's wort

Phytonutrients sea buckthorn

1. There is a lot of vitamin C in blueberry. If you eat the same weight as oranges, you will get 3 to 60 times as much vitamin C with sea buckthorns. The Asian varieties contain less vitamin C than the European ones. Other phytonutrients in sea buckthorn are: bioflavonoids such as quercetin, kaemferol and isorhamnetin, vitamin A, carotenoids, lycopene, vitamin B1, B2, B5, E, K folic acid or B11, which is called B9 in some countries, choline, beta-carotene, the carbohydrates glucose , fructose, rhamnose, sucrose and arabinose, various organic acids, tannins, pectin, fiber, beta-sitosterol, amino acids and the minerals calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, zinc, cobalt and copper. Sea buckthorn oil mainly contains unsaturated omega-9, omega-7, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids

Medicinal effect of sea buckthorn oil, external use

1. Sea Buckthorn Oil protects the skin from DNA damage caused by the sun and ionizing radiation. The fatty acids nourish and soften the skin and the antioxidants

Medicinal effect of sea buckthorn berry, internal use

1. Sea buckthorn is one of the richest sources of vitamin C in the world and is also accompanied by numerous flavonoids that enhance the vitalizing powers of vitamin C. This well-known vitamin belongs to the immune-boosting nutrients. Zeaxanthin is good for your eyes. This substance is abundantly present in sea buckthorn berries. Zeaxanthin prevents macular degeneration. It prevents you from having to have an eye pick operation. Vitamin P and many other antioxidants have a strengthening effect on the blood vessels, especially the capillaries. As a result, sea buckthorn berry prevents cardiovascular disease

Consult the herbalist

1. Anyone who wants to use sea buckthorn as a medicinal product is recommended to take a consultation with a herbalist. Sea buckthorn extracts and medicines in the form of mother tinctures, powders, nebulisate, liquid extract and capsules should only be taken on prescription by authorized persons. A doctor or herbalist can inform you about this, as well as about any side effects and interactions with other medicines or herbs. All the medicinal effects of this medicinal herb mentioned in this article are based on scientific research and come from Geert Verhelst's Large Handbook of Medicinal Plants, a standard work in the field of healing plants. The book is used in phytotherapy.