The seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), a spiny deciduous shrub, i
s a species of flowering plant in the family Elaeagnaceae, native to fixed dunes and sea cliffs in Europe and Asia. As one of the most ancient plants on the earth, seabuckthorn has survived the vicissitudes of time for over 200,000,000 years. It originates from the Tibetan Plateau and is as old as the Himalaya Mountains. It has been known for 1000’s of years for amazing health benefits and skincare when taken internally or applied topically. Typically it’s known as “Life Oil” or “God Sent Medicine” in Tibetan folk medicine. Seabuckthorn’s incredible nutritional profile is known to be robust and comprehensive for human health care:
- Essential Fatty Acids – Omega 3, 6, 9 and the rare Omega 7
- Vitamins & Minerals – Almost every one the body needs
- Antioxidants – Including Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), the most powerful antioxidant
- And over 190 Phytonutrients