Sea Buckthorn

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a thorny shrub that produces small yellow-orange fruits. Its origin is the Himalayas and Central Asia, and it adapted to harsh winter weather at altitudes of 3,000–4,000 meters.

In Tibet, Mongolia and Siberia, sea buckthorn has been used for thousands of years. In ancient Tibetan tradition it was called "Tserings" and is used to treat inflammations, wounds and digestive difficulties.

Rich in more than 200 bioactive components. Breaking records in every parameter since 2015 in the Western health market.

Sea buckthorn contains vitamin C at a concentration of 400–2,500 mg per 100g. An orange contains 53 mg. The order of concentration: 14–47 times.

400mg

Vitamin C

minimum

per 100g

Sea buckthorn fruits also contain beta-carotene, vitamins E and K, flavonoids (Isorhamnetin) and rare fatty acids.

The processing difficulty: the sharp thorns of the shrub and the small size of the fruit make harvesting hard. It is usually done by air-shaking methods.

Sea buckthorn oil: rich in omega-7, for cosmetics and food, a very intense orange color

Dried powder: for dietary supplements and smoothies

Nutritional Values and Health Benefits

Sea buckthorn oil has become one of the most sought-after ingredients in the cosmetics industry. It is found in premium spa products across Europe and Russia.

Sea buckthorn juice has been studied as contributing to the healing of corneal inflammation, sunburned skin, gastritis and diabetes management. In Asia, it was used to treat burns in Chinese soldiers.

More than 200 studies have been conducted in the last 30 years. Tested for improvement in wound healing, skin protection from the sun and reduction of inflammation.

The global sea buckthorn market: $700M (2023), annual growth 15–20%. The demand makes regular supply difficult.

Leading producers: China, Russia, Canada, Finland. Israel imports mainly powder and extract for dietary supplements. Blue Star supplies dried sea buckthorn from China and Russia to the Israeli health market.