Sea Buckthorn (also known as Himalayan Berry ,Leh berry, Siberian pineapple, Sea Berry, Sandthorn or Swallowthorn)

Names of Sea Buckthorn :
Sea Buckthorn latin name is Hippophae rhamnoides and belongs to  Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster Family) family and Sea buckthorn local name is Kashmiri Himalayan berry, Leh berry,  Siberian pineapple, Sea Berry, Sandthorn or Swallowthorn.

Structure :
Sea buckthorn has the leaves, flowers, and fruits.
It is a plant with deciduous shrub having height of 6 meters (20 feet) approximately and its flowering time is  April.
Contains:
 Vitamins C, A, and E, beta-carotene, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids

Uses :

•  The seed or berry oil is used a............................ an expectorant for loosening phlegm.
• Treating asthma.
• reducing illness due to cancer.
• To limiting the toxicity of chemical cancer treatment (chemotherapy).
•  Balancing the immune system.
• Treating stomach.
• Intestinal diseases including ulcers 
• Reflux esophagitis (GERD)
• Treating night blindness  
• Dry eyes
•  As a supplemental source of vitamins C, A, and E, beta-carotene, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.
• Heart disorders including chest pain (angina) 
• To control high cholesterol
• For preventing blood vessel disease
• As an antioxidant.
• Sea buckthorn oil is also used for slowing the decline of thinking skills with age.
• Some people apply sea buckthorn berries, berry concentrate, and berry or seed oil directly to the skin for preventing sunburn.
• For treating radiation damage from x-rays and sunburns. 
• For healing wounds including bedsores, burns, and cuts.
• For acne, dermatitis, dry skin, eczema, skin ulcers, and skin color changes after giving birth.
• For protecting mucus membranes.
• In foods, sea buckthorn berries are used to make jellies, juices, purees, and sauces.

Products made from Sea Buckthorn :

• In manufacturing, sea buckthorn is used in cosmetics and anti-aging products.