Ladakh’s Sea Buckthorn : Overview, History, Uses, Benefits, Precautions & Dosage

Sea Buckthorn is gaining worldwide popularity among health and wellness enthusiasts for its role in beauty, heart health, and overall vitality. Let’s dive into everything you need to know.

✨ What is Sea Buckthorn? & Why Ladakh’s Seabuckthorn is Special

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) is a hardy shrub belonging to the Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster) family.

Seabuckthorn is a small, bright orange berry that grows wild in the cold desert of Ladakh. Surviving strong winds, high altitude, and extreme temperatures, the plant produces a fruit known for its intense flavour and exceptional natural nutrition & have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Unlike most fruits, seabuckthorn naturally contains a rare combination of omega 3, 6, 7, and 9 fatty acids, along with high levels of vitamin C, antioxidants, and essential minerals. Because of this unique profile, it has long been valued in Himalayan regions as a powerful and nourishing fruit.

• Common Names: Sea Berry, Himalaya Berry, Sandthorn, Swallow Thorn, Siberian Pineapple

• In India (Hindi): Chharma (Himachal region)

• Habitat: Native to Eurasia – from northwestern Europe to China, Mongolia, Russia, and the Himalayan region

• Season: Fruits usually ripen in September

• Unique Feature: One of the few plant sources containing all four omega fatty acids (3, 6, 7, and 9)

Sea Buckthorn berries are often called a “Superfood”, as they contain 200+ nutrients, including:

• Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, and K

• 18 amino acids

• Minerals: calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus

• Antioxidants: flavonoids, carotenoids, polyphenols

• Rare Omega-7 fatty acid (palmitoleic acid), usually found in animal sources

📜 History of Sea Buckthorn

• Greek Mythology: Fed to horses to improve weight and give them shiny coats → hence the Latin name Hippophae, meaning “shiny horse.”

• Traditional Chinese & Tibetan Medicine (1,300 years ago): Used for colds, coughs, lung detoxification, and chronic infections.

• Indian Mythology: Compared to the legendary Sanjivini Booti for its healing powers.

• Modern Recognition: Known globally as a Superfood due to its high nutritional density.

How to Consume

Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of seabuckthorn pulp with water to make a refreshing drink.

Why Ours Sea Buckthorn ?

Our seabuckthorn grows wild in the Siachen Valley of Ladakh, one of the highest and most pristine growing regions in the Himalayas. The berries are harvested by local farmers and carefully processed to retain the full richness of the fruit & every bottle helps support farmers in the Siachen belt while preserving traditional harvesting practices that have been part of Ladakh’s culture for generations.

Wild from Ladakh. Made with care.

💎 Health Benefits of Sea Buckthorn

1. Rare Omega-7 Source → Skin hydration, mucous membrane health, cholesterol balance

2. Heart Health → Flavonoids improve blood circulation, reduce clotting, balance cholesterol

3. Liver Support → Helps in fatty liver (NAFLD), reduces cholesterol & liver enzyme levels

4. Wound & Ulcer Healing → Speeds recovery from burns, ulcers, and chronic injuries

5. Eye Health → Relieves dry eyes, reduces redness, burning, and irritation

6. Diabetes Support → Helps regulate post-meal insulin secretion

7. Skin & Hair Beauty → Boosts collagen, elasticity, UV protection, hydration, anti-aging

8. Immunity Booster → High Vitamin C & antioxidants strengthen defense against infections

9. Digestive Health → Prevents stomach ulcers, soothes inflammation

10. Mental Wellness → Shows anti-depressant effects in animal studies

🍊 Nutritional Profile (per 100g of berries)

• Energy: 82 kcal

• Protein: 1.2 g

• Fat: 5.4 g

• Carbohydrates: 5.7 g

• Water Content: 83 g

• Vitamin C: Up to 10 times more than oranges

• Minerals (approx):

  • Calcium – 22 mg

  • Iron – 1.4 mg

  • Potassium – 192 mg

  • Magnesium – 30 mg

  • Sodium – 4 mg

  • Phosphorus – 9 mg