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Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is one of the oldest plants for 200 million years on the earth, which is Perennial shrub or small arbor .Seabuckthorn mainly grow on the temperate zones of European-Asian Mainland, most of them with high quality were in the Loess Plateau of China.
Traditional medicine different parts of sea-buckthorn have been used as traditional therapies for diseases. As no applications discussed in this section have been verified by science and sufficient clinical trial evidence, such knowledge remains mostly unreferenced outside of Asia and is communicated mainly from person to person, therefore falling into the category of folk medicine. sea-buckthorn is an herbal remedy reputedly used over centuries to relieve cough, aid digestion, invigorate blood circulation and alleviate pain.
Bark and leaves may be used for treating diarrhea and dermatological disorders. Berry oil, taken either orally or applied topically, may be used as a skin softener. For its hemostatic and anti-in?ammatory effects, berry fruits are added to medications for pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiac, blood and metabolic disorders in Indian, Chinese and Tibetan medicines. Sea-buckthorn berry components have potential activity against cancer and dengue virus.
seabuckthorn berry also contains many Antioxidants, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E as well as more obscure vitamins such as K and P. More importantly, it provides a complex network of antioxidants that work together. And nutritionists agree that a balanced, complete approach to antioxidants is the most effective way to combat free radicals, which destroy, damage and mutilate human cells. Sea buckthorn also has many trace minerals that in combination with the complex antioxidant network can help in cell rejuvenation, which slows the aging process.
Sea-buckthorn berries are edible and nutritious, though very acidic ( astringent ) and oily, unpleasant to eat raw, unless ' bletted ' ( frosted to reduce the astringency) and/or mixed as a juice with sweeter substances such as apple or grape juice. When the berries are pressed, the resulting sea-buckthorn juice separates into three layers: on top is a thick, orange cream; in the middle, a layer containing sea-buckthorn's characteristic high content of saturated and polyunsaturated fats ; and the bottom layer is sediment and juice. Containing fat sources applicable for cosmetic purposes, the upper two layers can be processed for skin creams and liniments , whereas the bottom layer can be used for edible products like syrup .
Nutrient and phytochemical constituents of sea-buckthorn berries have potential value to affect inflammatory disorders, cancer or other diseases, although no specific health benefits have yet been proven by clinical research in humans.
The fruit of the plant has a high vitamin C content – in a range of 114 to 1550 mg per 100 grams with an average content (695 mg per 100 grams) about 15 times greater than oranges (45 mg per 100 grams)– placing sea-buckthorn fruit among the most enriched plant sources of vitamin C . The fruit also contains dense contents of carotenoids , vitamin E , amino acids , dietary minerals , β-sitosterol and polyphenols. Flavonols were found to be the predominating polyphenols while phenolic acids and catechins represent minor components. Of the seven flavonols identified, isorhamnetin 3-O-glycosides were highest quantitatively.
Different parts of sea-buckthorn have been used as traditional therapies for diseases. As no applications discussed in this section have been verified by science and sufficient clinical trial evidence, such knowledge remains mostly unreferenced outside of Asia and is communicated mainly from person to person, therefore falling into the category of folk medicine . Grown widely throughout its native China and other mainland regions of Asia, sea-buckthorn is an herbal remedy reputedly used over centuries to relieve cough, aid digestion, invigorate blood circulation and alleviate pain.
Specification:
40% Flavone 20% Isorhamnetin