Live Superfoods Sea Buckthorn Powder, 12 oz

Our Sea Buckthorn powder is USDA-certified organic and a valuable source of potent antioxidants. Ecologically valuable in the prevention of soil erosion, Sea Buckthorn is nutritionally valuable as it is packed with 12 times more vitamin C than an orange, plus vitamin E, flavonoids and other valuable nutrients; Sea Buckthorn Powder is a great addition to your smoothie or yogurt recipes!

USDA-certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Raw, Kosher, and Vegan.

Sea Buckthorn Powder - Packed with Vitamin C

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is mainly grown in the cold climate of the mountainous regions of China, Russia & India. In fact 90% of the world's Sea Buckthorn is grown in China & Mongolia alone. With its aggressive roots, it has been used through the ages in soil conservation to protect against erosion, providing a harvest (and an income) for the rural population of the region. Along with its ecological benefits, Sea Buckthorn has been valued for its medicinal benefits throughout central Asia for centuries. In fact early records show that Sea Buckthorn was a traditional component of Tibetan medicine as far back as the Eighth century.

Very thorny with golden orange berries, Sea Buckthorn is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Flavonoids, Folic acid and oils rich in essential fatty acids. It was used by ancient healers in the treatment of a number of maladies throughout China, Mongolia and India. The powerful antioxidant activity found in Sea Buckthorn is partially explained by the high concentration of Vitamin C, more than strawberries, oranges or Kiwi fruit. The berries have a very unpleasant taste, but various parts of the plant were used by medicine men for treatments as varied as the healing of wounds to skin diseases to digestive disorders.

Ongoing research in China and India continues to study the modern health benefits of Sea Buckthorn, but recent reports indicate that Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) may:

• Be a valuable source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E and powerful antioxidants and nutrients to help support a healthy immune system
• Be of benefit to patients undergoing cancer therapy as it may aid in bone marrow cell recovery
• Be used to reduce cardio-vascular risk factors
• Help in the treatment of gastrointestinal ulcers by reducing inflammation
• Be used as a remedy for cirrhosis of the liver and as a liver protective agent
• Be used as a topical and internal therapy for skin disorders; with the oil useful for reducing inflammation and treating burns and wounds. In fact, palmitoleic acid, a constituent of the oil is a component of skin.

12 oz