Sea buckthorn does not come from the sea.  It's actually a shrub that belongs to the Elaeagnaceae family and grows primarily in the mountainous and coastal areas of eastern Europe and China and records of it date back to ancient Greek times.

Its botanical name, Hippophae rhamnoides,means "tree that makes the horse shine," referring to its ability to improve horses' health and make their hair shiny and smooth.  It was also used to cure blindness in horses. According to ancient Greek legend, sea buckthorn was a key part of the diet for racehorses; this and its ability to do wonders for the horses’ outer appearance “shiny horse.” It has also been said that sea buckthorn leaves were one of the preferred foods of the mythical flying horse, Pegasus.

For centuries, European and Asian cultures have used the medicinal properties of sea buckthorn. Its medicinal value was recorded as early as the eighth century in the Tibetan medical classic rGyud Bzi. Traditional Chinese Medicine’s use of sea buckthorn also dates back centuries.

Sea buckthorn was even cited in the blood-stained histories of Genghis Khan, proving that the benefits and uses of sea buckthorn have been well-known for a very long time.

Although used for centuries in Asia and Europe for its highly-nutritious and medicinal profile, sea buckthorn is rather unheard of here in North America. Originating in the Himalayas, this adaptable fruit is now grown all over the world, including Canada, where we’re seeing its berries pop up in all forms from juice to jams to skincare.

This tiny yellow-orange berry is approximately one third of the size of a blueberry, yet Packed with rich bioactive substances and nutrients, and fatty acids including Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9, and Omega 7, our Seabuckthorn Juice is essential for a healthy body. It is also exceptionally rich in Vitamin E with vitamins A, D, C, D and K, etc.

Its active ingredients include carotene, flavonoids, antioxidants, phytosterols, serotonin, amino acids and trace elements including iron, zinc, calcium, manganese, selenium, iodine, etc, the sea buckthorn berry is a powerful food. Touted as one of the most nutritious and vitamin-rich foods in the world and offering benefits both internally and externally, sea buckthorn is quickly becoming as popular as acai berry and pomegranate.

Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Berry Concentrate

Promote skin health. This mighty berry has a high omega fatty acid content including 3, 6, 9 and the rare 7. And although we’re still waiting for more studies on the benefits of omega 7s, when it comes to anti-inflammatory properties, the results look promising.

For irritated skin, sea buckthorn can be extremely therapeutic. Omega 3 fatty acids reduce inflammation (and therefore redness), burning and itching while vitamin E helps heal skin quickly and reduce scarring.

Carotenoids contained in seabuckthorn are a major source of Vitamin A. Carotenoids particularly B-Carotene and Cantaxathine act as anti-carcinogen and anti-swelling, therefore safeguard from some kinds of skin cancers. Seabuckthorn is therefore especially good for maintaining healthy skin.