Sea buckthorn is a thorny shrub from the olive family. It naturally occurs in Europe, the Caucasus and Siberia. We will also meet a plant in Poland, where it grows wildmainly in the coastal belt. In our country, the shrub is partially protected. This means that we can collect its fruits, but without destroying the bushes themselves. Harvesting cannot only be done in dune and cliff habitats.
Fruits appear on sea buckthorn from August to September. They are small and spherical. They are intensely yellow, even orange in color. Sea buckthorn berries are the most valuable part of the plant. They have a unique taste, but also properties. Thanks to their action and high vitamin content, sea buckthorn is called the gold of Siberia.
Sea buckthorn fruit has been called the gold of Siberia due to its high content of valuable compounds. Among other things, they supply the body vitamin C, A, E, K, B vitamins. They supplement the demand for potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron. Additionally, berries abound carotenoids, phospholipids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins and other numerous organic acids.
Thanks to this, sea buckthorn fruit will strengthen the immune system. They have anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. They will reduce the number of illnesses, reduce inflammation and prevent their occurrence in the future. They will alleviate infections and allow for faster recovery.
The anti-inflammatory properties of sea buckthorn will also be useful for: treatment of inflammation in the stomach. The fruit will also help with intestinal inflammation caused by bacteria or viruses.
Sea buckthorn berries have antioxidant properties. They will inhibit the harmful effects of free radicals that cause oxidative stress. They will affect the body anti-aging and anti-cancer. Regularly eaten berries can even delay the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s.
Sea buckthorn has properties that block the absorption of cholesterol from the diet. Meaning that will lower the level of “bad” LDL cholesterol. It will help regulate blood pressure. As a result, it will prevent heart and circulatory system diseases.
Sea buckthorn helps with high blood pressure. It will lower them and maintain them at the appropriate level. This means that it will reduce the risk of developing hypertension or make it easier to treat the condition.
Additionally, sea buckthorn berries will help reduce high cholesterol. It will protect the body against diseases such as: atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease.
In addition, sea buckthorn will help with ailments such as: colds and flu. A large dose of vitamin C will cure infections and will allow for a quick recovery. Digestive system disorders will also be cured, including: gastritis.
Sea buckthorn berries are usually processed into preserves in the kitchen. The berries can be made into delicious ones jams, preserves. These can then be successfully eaten with sweet pancakes or pancakes. We can also enrich homemade desserts with them, cookies and cakes.
Juice is made from sea buckthorn. You can drink it diluted with water or add it to tea. Just 100 ml of Siberian gold juice is enough to supplement the daily requirement for vitamin C.
Source: pharmacy-melissa.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
