Almost all fruit crops benefit a person due to the vitamins and microelements contained in them. However, among them stand out those plants that almost do not require care and at the same time amaze with an abundance of medicinal properties. For example, sea buckthorn, whose beneficial properties and contraindications were known in ancient times, is now also used by gardeners, folk healers, and even in traditional medicine. Its popularity began to grow around the forties of the twentieth century. The name of this plant appeared due to the appearance of buckthorn brushes. Fruits seem to cling to branches.
The benefits of sea buckthorn
In ancient times, it was believed that food should be a medicine. Sea buckthorn meets this condition as well as possible , the beneficial properties and contraindications of which were studied in ancient times. Its fruits contain a lot of carotenoids, tocopherols, vitamin C, A, E, vitamins of group B. Berries and sea buckthorn oil are a good tonic, as well as wound healing. Suppress the activity of cells that cause inflammation. During heat treatment, vitamin C in sea buckthorn is not destroyed, so tea with twigs or berries of this plant will be extremely useful. Contains flavonoids that fight cancer cells. The latter are destroyed by the action of these enzymes.
Medicinal properties of sea buckthorn leaves
Sea buckthorn treatment is carried out not only with berries. As a medicine, sea buckthorn leaves are also used. Preparations from them can have an antiviral effect. In folk medicine, a means for lowering the temperature and removing heat has long been known - a tincture of sea buckthorn leaves.
Sea buckthorn oil
The oil obtained from the pulp of the fruits and seeds of sea buckthorn is used worldwide as a wound healing drug. It is also used in cosmetics to soften, rejuvenate the skin of the face, as well as to lighten age spots and freckles. Sea buckthorn, whose beneficial properties and contraindications are also manifested in oil, is beneficial to almost everyone. So, the oil is very rich in vitamins and nutrients. This is a wonderful tool to care for dry, problematic and aging skin. Effectively its use and in violation of skin pigmentation. Among other things, oil is also used to care for the skin around the eyes, lips, as well as for nourishing eyelashes, strengthening and moisturizing hair.
The benefits of sea buckthorn for expectant mothers
This plant also helps in the treatment of other diseases. So, sea buckthorn during pregnancy will bring relief in hemorrhoids. A napkin moistened with oil should be applied to the sore spot. Also, to strengthen the immunity of a future mom, you need to take several teaspoons of sea buckthorn oil every day . And, of course, if possible, eat fresh berries of this wonderful plant.
Contraindications for taking sea buckthorn
When treating with a plant such as sea buckthorn, beneficial properties and contraindications should be well studied. So, preparations from it are not recommended for people suffering from cholecystitis, pancreatitis. You should not drink sea buckthorn juice or eat berries for those who have allergic reactions or high acidity, diseases of the liver or pancreas.