Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  What is seabuckthorn berry oil?

A:  Seabuckthorn is a wild bush growing in arid areas or in the Gobi desert.  It absorbs and preserves all of the nutrients in the berry to survive in  poor land and weather.  It is native to Europe and Asia and has been known and used by humans for centuries.  In ancient Greece, seabuckthorn was known as a remedy for horses.  Leaves and young branches were added to the fodder.  This resulted in rapid weight gain and a shiny coat for the horse.  The medicinal value of sea-buckthorn was recorded in the Tibetan medical classic"rGyud Bzi" in the eight century.  There are many stories expounding the wonderful properties of sea-buckthorn as an invigorating and nutritious product.  Based on this folklore as well as scientific research, sea-buckthorn has become an important medicinal and nutritional product, especially in Russia and China. According to Russian and Chinese scientistis, seabuckthorn contains 190 bio-active components, of which 106 are in the oil. The oil is the best single source known to man for Vitamin E, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, unsaturated fatty acids, essential amino acids and flavonoids.  Seabuckthorn berry oil can be obtained from dried berry or fresh berry.  Rich Nature Seabuckthorn Berry Oil is processed from fresh berry (berry juice and meat).  Due to many fat-soluble substances in the berry, the berry oil contains not only essential fatty acids, but other fat-soluble nutrients as well, such as natural vitamin E, beta-carotene and flavones.

Q: What is the traditional use of seabuckthorn oil?

A: The traditional use of seabuckthorn in Russia and China oil includes gastric ulcer, and skin lesion.

Q:  What is the main nutrient in Seabuckthorn berry oil?

A:  The main nutrient in Seabuckthorn berry oil is beta-carotene.  Rich Nature Seabuckthorn Berry Oil provides 122,400 IU/100g of beta-carotene, which is perhaps the most abundant source of beta-carotene (see Table 1) among all other food sources.

Table 1:  Beta-carotene Comparison

*    Data from Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements by Michael Murray.

*** Data from Rich Nature Lab.

Beta-carotene is the most active form of pro-vitamin A.  Vitamin A is primarily involved with vision and immune system.   When vitamin A levels are low, poor adaptation to changes in light and poor vision at night will occur.  Beta-carotene also exerts significant antioxidant activity compared to that of vitamin A.  The antioxidant activity of carotenes is probably the factor responsible for the anticancer and anti-aging effects noted in some studies.  Carotenoid content of tissue is the most significant factor in determining maximal life span potential of mammalian species.  Beta-carotene has received the most attention for it generates Vitamin A much more efficiently than other carotenes¹.  Other nutrients contained in Seabuckthorn berry oil are: natural vitamin E, vitamin C, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and flavones. 

Q: What is the difference between Seabuckthorn seed oil and Seabuckthorn berry oil?

A: Seabuckthorn seed oil has a higher level of vitamin E than in the berry oil.  The berry oil contains much higher levels of beta-carotene than the seed oil.  Seed oil is a better source for essential fatty acids and natural vitamin E.  Berry oil is the better source for beta-carotene and amino acids. 

Q: What health benefit can Rich Nature Seabuckthorn berry oil bring to me?

A: Seabuckthorn berry oil is very famous in supporting gastrointestinal mucous.  From clinical data, objectives were given berry oil 3 times daily after meals.  It usually takes 20 to 30 days to obtain beneficial result.   Seabuckthorn berry oil also promotes healthy vision due to the high level of beta-carotene in the oil.  When using the oil externally it can promote healthy skin under certain skin conditions.  This is due to the co-function of beta-carotene, vitamin E, and fatty acids in the oil. 

Q: How to store and use Seabuckthorn berry oil?

A: Seabuckthorn berry oil should be kept in cool storage and not exposed to the light.   When used as an antioxidant, take one full dropper 2 times daily.  For stomach health, take two full droppers 3 times daily.  For external use, apply several drops and spread on top of the area.  Rich Nature Seabuckthorn Berry Oil provides 58ml in a bottle and it is 15-day supply. 

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