Sea buckthorn i.e. Hippophae rhamnoides is a plant rich in medicinal properties found in the Himalayan region. It produces orange-yellow colored edible berries, which are sour in taste.

A fruit that affects the eyes and the heart. It helps in keeping the body fit. Due to its qualities, even army soldiers are using it. Yes, one such fruit is Sea Buckthorn. This fruit found in the Himalayan region is rich in many medicinal properties along with keeping the body healthy. Let's know about this fruit 

What is Sea Buckthorn?

Sea buckthorn or Hippophae rhamnoides is a plant rich in medicinal properties found in the Himalayan region. It produces orange-yellow edible berries, which are sour in taste. At one time people used to consider it as just a bush found in the Himalayas. But later people came to know that along with the fruit, its leaves, stem, roots and thorns are also very beneficial. Sea buckthorn berry is also known as Wonder Berry, Leh Berry and Ladakh Gold. Apart from pro-vitamins like A, B2 and C, omega oil is also found in this fruit.

The Prime Minister also counted the benefits

According to a report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also told people about the benefits of this fruit. In a program held in the year 2019, PM Modi had told how this fruit is being used in everything from herbal tea to energy drinks. He had told that this fruit is also being used to keep the army personnel posted in high altitude areas fit and healthy.

Benefits of Sea Buckthorn

• Heart: Flavonoids and antioxidants found in sea buckthorn help in reducing blood clotting, high blood pressure and bad cholesterol. Which can be helpful in reducing the risk of heart disease.
• Wounds: A study found that applying sea buckthorn seed oil to wounds helps them heal faster.
• Diabetes: In a study, researchers found that consumption of sea buckthorn helps in controlling blood sugar levels in the body. This helps in reducing the risk of type-2 diabetes.
• Skin problems: According to a study, sea buckthorn has proved effective in skin problems like eczema. Supplements containing sea buckthorn pulp oil showed improvement in eczema.
• Dry eye syndrome: The oil made from this fruit contains large amounts of fatty acids. These can be helpful in preventing dry eye syndrome and reducing its severity.
• Hair: Sea buckthorn oil is also considered good for hair. Its oil is prepared by mixing the seeds and fruits of the plant.
• Get rid of acne: Its oil helps in moisturizing the skin and removing problems like irritation, acne etc.