Sea buckthorn — a shrub bearing orange-red edible berries — has improved the lives of local farmers in Guyuan county in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, boosting their incomes and fueling prosperity.

The recent study’s findings provide further evidence of the therapeutic potential of sea buckthorn berries, particularly in the context of diabetes and obesity.

What are sea buckthorn berries? Sea buckthorn berries come from – you guessed it – a plant called sea buckthorn, classified scientifically as Hippophae rhamnoides.

A new in vitro study shows that sea buckthorn berries, which have been used as medicinal plants for centuries, contain powerful antioxidants and may aid in the treatment of diabetes and obesity.

Sea buckthorn fruit or fruit juice can be found in certain jellies, juices, purees, sauces, drinks, and liquors. People do not usually eat the berries raw because they are acidic.

Find out what nutrients are in sea buckthorn and learn how they can help everything from cardiovascular health to skin elasticity.

Sea buckthorn is a deciduous, thorny plant found along the coasts of northwestern Europe as well as temperate regions of central Asia. Its berries and leaves are widely used for their nutritional ...

Sea buckthorn is one of those amazing British fruits that deliver an almost tropical flavour, and is versatile enough to be used in savoury salads with game, or in puddings. It is also handy to keep ...