The fruits of sea-buckthorn were used for medicinal purposes even in ancient Tibetan, Mongolian and Chinese folk medicine. And these days the fragrant and juicy berries of sea-buckthorn are used in the treatment of various diseases. The therapeutic properties of berries are due to the presence of carotene (provitamin A), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), B vitamins, organic acids, mineral salts, nitrogen compounds. In the fruits of sea buckthorn is up to 8% of fatty oil, and in seeds its content reaches 12.5%. At what diseases do sea buckthorns be used?
When grinding and then squeezing the sea-buckthorn berries, juice is obtained, on the surface of which oil is collected. It has a bright orange color and a specific taste. Sea-buckthorn oil is used for diseases of the digestive system (peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum), with gynecological diseases (erosion of the cervix), with rheumatism and accompanying pain in the joints. The healing properties of sea buckthorn oil are used to treat badly healing wounds - thermal and chemical burns, frostbite, radiation damage to the skin and mucous membranes. Furuncles and pressure sores can also be effectively treated with sea buckthorn oil. With skin lesions, sea buckthorn oil is applied to the damaged area of the body, and a sterile bandage is applied from above.
How correctly to use sea buckthorn for medicinal purposes?
For use in medicinal purposes, sea buckthorn oil is produced by the pharmaceutical industry in ready-made form. Oil can be poured into vials of dark glass or placed in special small food capsules.
Pleasant and slightly sour-tasting berries of sea-buckthorn have excellent food qualities. The fruits of this plant can be eaten raw, and also prepare various dishes from them. Among many housewives, recipes for cooking from sea-buckthorn berries, jellies, pastilles, jelly are very popular. Like freshly picked berries, these processed products also have medicinal properties. For this reason, these products should not be eaten in large quantities. In addition, you should know that in the berries of sea buckthorn contains a number of potent substances. Therefore, before applying the fruits of sea-buckthorn for medical purposes, you should first consult with your doctor.
Dmitry Parshonok , specially for the site