Despite its bitter-tart taste, the sea-buckthorn is undeservedly deprived of the attention of many people. Only a few plants can compete with this berry by the number of valuable properties. Sea-buckthorn has long been used successfully in medicine and cosmetology, helping to cope with a variety of problems. We will become acquainted with this unique plant, which benefits not only fruits, but also leaves.
Chemical composition of sea-buckthorn
Bright orange berries of sea buckthorn, ripening in September, contain a number of useful substances:
- vitamins (carotene, folic acid, C, E, B, K, PP, P);
- microelements (calcium, potassium, iron, boron, silicon, zinc, manganese, etc.);
- organic acids (malic, tartaric, oxalic, amber);
- glucose;
- fructose;
- tannins;
- fatty oil;
- palmitooleic acid;
- oleic acid;
- pectin substances;
- flavonoids;
- serotonin;
- natural antibiotics, etc.
A lot of valuable components also accumulate in the leaves of the plant, among them:
- alkaloid hippofain;
- ascorbic acid;
- tannins (about 10 different species);
- triterpenic acids;
- biotin;
- microelements (potassium, calcium, zinc, etc.);
- serotonin, etc.
Therapeutic properties of sea-buckthorn juice
For therapeutic purposes, it is convenient and effective to use sea buckthorn juice, which can be used internally as a healing elixir, or externally for compresses, rinses, etc. Here is a list of the main indications for the use of sea buckthorn juice:
- For colds, viral and bacterial infections, use as an anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating and antibacterial agent.
- In inflammatory diseases of the throat, mouth, gums, it is recommended to rinse with juice diluted with water.
- With joint diseases ( arthritis, arthrosis ), compresses soaked in sea buckthorn juice will help relieve pain, eliminate swelling and inflammation.
- Apply this tool with a deficiency of vitamins and trace elements, weakness and slagging of the body, problems with eyesight, excess weight, etc.
Therapeutic properties of the sea-buckthorn leaves
From the leaves of the plant prepare teas, water infusions and decoctions, alcohol tinctures, which are used most often in the following cases:
- disturbance of metabolic processes in the body;
- gastrointestinal diseases;
- liver damage;
- diseases of throat and oral cavity;
- diabetes;
- atherosclerosis;
- high blood pressure, etc.
Therapeutic properties and application of sea buckthorn oil
Almost all-purpose medicinal product is sea buckthorn oil, it is difficult to list all useful qualities and spheres of application. The main properties of this tool are:
- anti-inflammatory;
- disinfecting;
- regenerating;
- anti-erosion;
- anesthetizing;
- antioxidant and others.
Let's list the main indications for the therapeutic use of sea buckthorn oil:
- skin diseases and injuries (burns, wounds, ulcers, lichens, bedsores );
- gynecological diseases;
- peptic ulcer;
- diseases of the organs of vision;
- pain syndromes;
- beriberi and many others. other
Therapeutic properties of sea buckthorn for hair
The juice and oil of sea-buckthorn are wonderful means for improving and improving the appearance of the head of hear. So, these ingredients are often recommended to be added to hair masks for their loss, poor growth, over-drying and brittleness.
Contraindications for the use of sea-buckthorn
Oil, juice and leaves of sea-buckthorn, which have a mass of medicinal properties, are not without some contraindications. So, internal reception of means on the basis of sea-buckthorn should not be spent at such diagnoses:
- pancreatitis;
- cholecystitis;
- cholelithiasis;
- urolithiasis disease;
- hepatitis;
- propensity to diarrhea.