Health Benefits of Buckthorn Berry

Buckthorn Berry belongs to sea buckthorn and is a deciduous shrub. It is also called as sallowthorn, sandthorn or seaberry. Sea buckthorn is mostly found in China, Mongolia, northern Europe, Canada and Russia. It has stiff and thorny branches. The leaves are thin, long and silver color. The female plant produces the berries and the berries are small and orange in color. Berries can be consumed directly. The leaves are used to prepare tea.

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Rosales

Family: Elaeagnaceae

Genus: Hippophae

Species: Hippophae rhamnoides

Nutritional value of Buckthorn Berry:

The important nutritional elements found in Buckthorn Berry are vitamin A, Thiamine (B₁), Riboflavin (B₂), vitamin C, vitamin E, Carotenoids such as: beta-carotene, gamma-carotene, lycopene, Calcium, Copper, Chromium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc and Selenium.

Health Benefits of Buckthorn Berry:

Buckthorn Berry boosts immune system, prevents certain cancer, improves vision, maintains cholesterol level, regulate blood sugar level, lower blood pressure and soothe gastrointestinal issues.  

Word of caution:

If you have bleeding disorders and hypotension, then avoid buckthorn berry. Before adding buckthorn berry into your diet, consult a medical professional or herbalist.  

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