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What does it help with
- Strong antioxidant and immune protection
- Healing skin, burns, eczemas
- Omega-7 for healthy mucous membranes
- Energy and vitality
Active compounds
Vitamin C (450–800 mg/100 g), vitamin E, carotenoids, omega-7 (palmitoleic acid), flavonoids.
Omega-7 acid (palmitoleic) is unique — not easily obtained from other sources. It heals mucous membranes from within.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodAugust – October (po first mrazu)
Plant partsripe fruit
Dryingfreeze, or press for juice
Shelf life1 year frozen
Preparation methods
JuiceOilTinctureCapsulesJam
Pro tip: Sea buckthorn oil is extremely orange — don't let it get on clothes. Let it absorb into skin.
Recipes
1 Sea buckthorn drink ▾
Mix 2 tbsp unsweetened sea buckthorn juice with 200 ml water or apple juice. Drink daily.
2 Sea buckthorn oil for skin ▾
Apply pure oil thinly to dry or irritated area. Let absorb 15 minutes.
3 Sea buckthorn jam ▾
Briefly boil fruit with sugar or honey — preserves vitamin C better than long cooking.
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