Sea Buckthorn Powder Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Sea buckthorn powder is the dried, ground version of sea buckthorn berries, which come from the Hippophae rhamnoides L. species of plant that is native to Europe and Asia. Sea buckthorn powder can be taken internally with water or by adding it to smoothies and other drinks.^1,2

Sea Buckthorn Powder Uses and Health Benefits

In traditional medicine, sea buckthorn powder and similar products have been seen for their health benefits for digestion and skin care. Research has found that sea buckthorn berries, from which the powder is derived, are rich in antioxidants that protect the body from damage by oxidative stress. Antioxidants like those in sea buckthorn powder may help to prevent against heart disease and diabetes.^2,3,4

References

1. https://nuts.com/cookingbaking/dried-fruit/sea-buckthorn.html
2. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Hippophae+rhamnoides 
3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111006945 
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4737000/