Osmotic Sea Buckthorn Dried Berries 20g-4.9kg Hippophae Rhamnoides Origin: Serbia. Scientific Name: Hippophae Rhamnoides. Contains natural apple juice. Greekherbay means bay with pure aromatic herbs, spices, many types of honey, Greek olive oil, nuts, superfoods, dried fruits, herbal oils, incense, natural sea sponges, Greek handmade soaps with olive oil base, aromatherapy products etc. We have selected unique varieties in flavors and aromas from all over the world as well as the best Greek local organic and conventional certified natural agricultural crops with the best quality. Sea buckthorn is the fruit of a shrub, the name of which comes from the synthetic «horse», which is the horse and «faes» which means glow. years ago. Both the fruit and the leaves of the sea buckthorn were used to treat many pathological conditions as well as as a source of energy and strength, both by humans and animals. Hence its name. According to historical data, in the time of Alexander the Great it was used as food for the army and as a fortifier for wounded people and animals. What is sea buckthorn It belongs to the Elaeagnaceae plant family and is a small deciduous shrub. It grows in mountainous areas, mainly in Europe and Asia and the height of the bush ranges from 1 to 4 meters. It is also called Sea Buckthorn, however, it is often found with its Latin name, Hippophae rhamnoides. Full of vitamins You will often hear that sea buckthorn is a superfood, and not by chance. Its nutritional value is very high, due to the more than 190 nutrients it contains. The nutritional composition of sea buckthorn varies depending on the part that has been cultivated, the altitude and the extraction process used. The 100gr. Dried fruits provide about 275 calories and contain carbohydrates, proteins and fat. Its rich composition in polyunsaturated fatty acids, is an element that makes sea buckthorn a special fruit, as it is a valuable source of omega 3,6 and 7 fatty acids (fatty acids). , alpha-linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, palmitic acid). According to studies, sea buckthorn fruit is an excellent source of fiber. It contains vitamins E and C (400-600mg / 100g dry weight), while the fruits contain B-complex vitamins, such as vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, biotin and folic acid. The content of this website is not and cannot be construed as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or referral. All information is provided to readers by health professionals, for informational purposes only. This content is not intended to replace personalized medical advice, diagnosis, prognosis or treatment.