Useful properties of sea buckthorn have been known since ancient times. The ancient Greeks called this plant "shiny horse." When this is, at first glance, a strange name for this fruit is quite logical explanation: it was noticed that the ones horses that ate the yellow fruit, different from their counterparts excellent health, fatness and chic shiny views. These observations prompted the ancient healers to think that this wonder berry can be useful to humans. And as the time showed that they did not make a mistake!
For example, in Tibet, China and Mongolia buckthorn long been used in medicine, and is used not only fruit, but also leaves, bark and stems. Well-deserved popularity of sea buckthorn acquired in Ukraine, becoming indispensable especially during the cold season, when people tend to colds and other viral infections.
Besides that sea buckthorn itself tasty treat, it really has a truly unique structure.
• in these little berries contain a record number of beta-carotene;
• vitamin A (than the orange color is, the more vitamin A), C (ascorbic acid in sea buckthorn considerably larger than in any citrus and even more than in black currants), E, H, K, P, B1, B2, B3, B9;
• flavonoids;
• various acids including citric, malic, tartaric, etc .;
• iron, sodium, magnesium, manganese, nickel, potassium, calcium, strontium, and others.
Thanks to the valuable composition, sea buckthorn is incredibly useful for the human body:
• through a huge number contained in the pulp of fruits of beta-carotene and ascorbic acid acts as Helps to overcome;
• flavonoids contained in the berries are very good at such an important function of both strengthening the immune system;
• used as a means of supporting the cardiovascular system;
• reduces the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood;
• is one of the best anti-inflammatory and wound healing agents;
• is applied on burns and frostbite, accelerating skin regeneration processes;
• normalizes the intestinal peristalsis;
• used in diseases of the upper respiratory tract by inhalation with sea buckthorn oil, and ingestion of juice diluted with honey;
• a positive effect on the work of the Central Nervous System;
• strengthens blood vessels;
• it is desirable to use for people over 50 years as sea buckthorn - a great prevention of atherosclerosis;
• actively used in the treatment of gingivitis and stomatitis;
• must be included in the diet of people suffering from anemia;
• oblepehivoe oil is used in hair loss and to stimulate their growth;
• successfully used in gynecology, particularly in the treatment of cervical erosion;
• actively used in cosmetology.
Buckthorn is desirable to prepare for the winter for the future, and the more, the better. To make it quite easy, because when frozen or thermally processed beneficial properties persist plastered. However, for all its positivity in the berries there is a "downside". For example, it is contraindicated in people
• with individual intolerance;
• gastritis and hyperacidity;
• duodenal ulcer;
• urolithiasis.
Regardless of the location and climate of growing this wonderful plant, it never loses its beneficial and unique properties of its kind. In addition, sea buckthorn has been used successfully in the kitchen, giving the dishes a unique delicate taste and aroma. So if you have not had time to get acquainted with its great taste, go to the nearest store and Retrieve is megavitamins jam. I wish you a pleasant tea, and be healthy!
