Sea buckthorn is a unique plant that can rightfully be called a natural pharmacy. Useful properties are possessed by berries, seeds, branches and leaves of sea buckthorn. Various dishes are prepared from berries, and aromatic tea from the leaves.
Sea buckthorn leaves contain a huge amount of nutrients.
- Vitamins: A, group B, C, E, H, K, PP.
- Trace elements: potassium, calcium, copper, iron, manganese and zinc.
- Other beneficial ingredients: carotenoids, polysaccharides, organic acids and tannins.
Based on this, the following sea buckthorn teas can be identified:
- antiviral;
- anti-inflammatory;
- immunostimulating;
- biostimulating;
- antioxidant, etc.
Among other things, tea made from sea buckthorn leaves has a beneficial effect on the state of the liver, endocrine, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.
The use of such herbal tea improves vision, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, normalizes blood glucose levels, eliminates disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and has a beneficial effect on the reproductive function of both men and women.
Sea buckthorn leaves in herbal preparations are indicated for the treatment of skin diseases such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis. In this case, the medicinal properties of sea buckthorn leaves are due to the ability to provide a supportive effect and improve the functioning of the pancreas and liver, since the main causes of skin diseases are immaturity and malfunctions in the work of these particular organs.
The use of tea from sea buckthorn leaves is indicated for diseases of the joints, as well as hypertension.
Sea buckthorn tea is useful for pregnant and lactating women.
Despite the fact that sea buckthorn leaf tea is very beneficial for health, this drink is not recommended to be consumed in large quantities, like any other herbal tea.
People with low blood pressure should not get carried away with sea buckthorn tea. And also, although tea is indicated for skin rashes, one should be aware of a possible allergic reaction or individual intolerance to the drink.
In general, when consumed in moderation, sea buckthorn leaf tea is good for everyone. Enjoy small servings of sea buckthorn tea and it won't do any harm.
Take dry sea buckthorn leaves, put in a glass container, pour boiling water at the rate of 1 - 2 tbsp. leaves per 1 liter of water.
Cover with a lid or saucer and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain. You can add natural bee honey to taste.
