For many years, sea buckthorn has been popular as a traditional medicine. Such demand is associated with the healing properties of the plant and an unusual pleasant taste. What is sea buckthorn use for the human body? We'll learn from this article.
Sea buckthorn fruits: properties and effects on the body
In appearance, sea buckthorn is thorny trees and shrubs, small in height. During flowering, flowers that are inconspicuous in appearance are formed on the bushes. They are not valuable. Fruits sea buckthorn useful properties learn more for the body .
The taste of the berries is rather sour with hints of bitterness. The color can be either light yellow or deep orange. It all depends on how much carotenoids are in the berries.
Peculiarities of sea buckthorn fruits
Dry substances are formed from proteins, carbohydrates, pectin. The quality of the fruit depends on the amount of dry matter. What is so special about sea buckthorn? Oil pomace, infusions, decoctions - all this is prepared from its fruits. They contain a variety of useful substances for the body, namely, vitamin E, C, B1, PP and others. You can also note the content of potassium, magnesium, calcium in sea buckthorn fruits.
Berries are low in calories. Therefore, they can be safely attributed to dietary products. The following varieties of sea buckthorn can be noted:
- Tibetan - with small fruits and small thorns.
- The willow tree is a giant tree with berries.
- Buckthorn - looks like a shrub and has a lot of different varieties.
Why is sea buckthorn useful?
Note the following useful properties of sea buckthorn fruits. It is able to heal wounds, relieve pain in rheumatism, and improve vision. It can be used in various forms. So, a decoction in the form of a compress is used to relieve pain in rheumatism. Dried leaf tea is effective for coughs.
It is impossible not to note the effect of sea buckthorn on the male body. Thanks to the content of vitamin E, it improves potency, fights prostatitis. Its effect on the female body has also been proven. Here you can note the erosion of the cervix, colpitis and other gynecological diseases. To combat them, sea buckthorn oil is used.
You can use sea buckthorn for children to fight colds. Here is a list of diseases for which sea buckthorn is very effective - laryngitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis.
Sea buckthorn can be stored both dry and processed. It can be frozen, dried and stored in water. It should be noted that when frozen, the healing properties are reduced in insignificant quantities.
