The fruit, sometimes called the "lemon of the north," contains significantly more vitamin C than popular citrus fruits.

The fruit, often known as the "lemon of the north," contains significantly more vitamin C than popular citrus fruits.

Sea buckthorn berries are rich in vitamins, carotenoids (plant pigments), and fatty acids, while the seeds offer a rich oil high in fatty acids. Both the fruit pulp and the seed yield a nutritious ...

The berries were once used by Russian astronauts during their space explorations to prevent radiation damage and are still ...

It is in fact extracted from the berries, leaves and seeds of the sea buckthorn plant, which is a small shrub that grows across northern Europe and some parts of Asia. Identified by its small ...

A branched shrub of sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L.) is a valuable medicinal plant. Its harvest season usually falls in late August, September and October. After harvesting, the berries can be ...

Identifying characteristics of glossy buckthorn include: dark green, oblong leaves with a smooth margin, a shiny underside, and a glossy surface. Veins also bend towards the tip stems are brown, ...

New University of Minnesota research suggests that seeding native plants alongside invasive removal efforts may turn the tide in the battle against buckthorn. Buckthorn is one of Minnesota's most ...

This plant can be confused with native cherries like pin cherry and chokecherry. Note that cherries will have two black spots (glands) on the leaf petiole (stem) near the base of the leaf and ...

Research suggests that plant polysaccharides possess strong natural ... in China explored the in vitro antioxidant potential of sea buckthorn polysaccharides. “We isolated three purified ...