Practically all fruit and berry crops benefit a person due to the vitamins and microelements they contain. However, among them, those plants stand out that require almost no maintenance and at the same time amaze with an abundance of medicinal properties. For example, sea buckthorn, whose beneficial properties and contraindications were known in antiquity, is now also used by gardeners, folk healers, and 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 sea buckthorn brushes. The fruits seem to stick around the branches.
Benefits of sea buckthorn fruit
In ancient times, it was believed that food should be medicine. This condition is best met by sea buckthorn, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which have been studied in antiquity. Its fruits contain a lot of carotenoids, tocopherols, vitamin C, A, E, B vitamins. Berries and sea buckthorn oil are a good tonic and wound healing agent. Suppresses the activity of cells that cause inflammation. During heat treatment, vitamin C in sea buckthorn is not destroyed, so tea withsprigs or berries of this plant will be extremely useful. It also contains flavonoids that fight cancer cells. The latter are destroyed by these enzymes.
Medicinal properties of sea buckthorn leaves
Sea buckthorn treatment is carried out not only with the help of berries. Sea buckthorn leaves are also used as a medicine. Preparations from them can have an antiviral effect. In folk medicine, a remedy for lowering the temperature, relieving heat has long been known - a tincture of sea buckthorn leaves.
Sea buckthorn oil
Oil obtained from the pulp of fruits and seeds of sea buckthorn is used all over the world 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, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which are also manifested in oil, benefits almost everyone. So, the oil is very rich in vitamins and nutrients. This is a wonderful tool for the care of dry, problematic and aging skin. Its use is also effective in violation of skin pigmentation. Among other things, the oil is also used to care for the skin around the eyes, lips, as well as to nourish the eyelashes, strengthen and moisturize the hair.
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 from hemorrhoids. A napkin moistened with oil should be applied to the sore spot. Also forto strengthen the immunity of the expectant mother, you need to take a few 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, the beneficial properties and contraindications should be well studied. So, preparations from it are not recommended for people suffering from cholecystitis, pancreatitis. Do not drink sea buckthorn juice or eat berries for those who have allergic reactions or hyperacidity, liver or pancreas diseases.
