Sea buckthorn berries are as beneficial as raspberries or black currants. But few people know that sea buckthorn leaves also have a unique composition.
You can also brew tea from them, and the choice depends not only on taste preferences.
Roskachestvo expert, endocrinologist of the highest category, candidate of medical sciences, nutritionist Elena Syurakshina, spoke about the beneficial properties of sea buckthorn tea.
Benefits of sea buckthorn tea
1. The antioxidant properties of tea protect cells from damage.
2. The berry supports the immune system, is good for skin health and wound healing.
3. Tea made from berries is useful for colds and flu.
4. Sea buckthorn leaf tea has anti-inflammatory properties, improves metabolism, and supports the health of the heart and blood vessels.
5. It improves the functioning of the liver and kidneys and has a mild diuretic effect.
Which one is healthier?
In fact, both types of tea are useful, but they have different effects.
If you need an additional source of vitamins and antioxidants, it is better to prepare a drink from berries.
When an anti-inflammatory effect and improved metabolism are important, tea made from leaves will help.
You can alternate the brewing.
Contraindications
As always, allergies and individual intolerance come first.
Tea is also contraindicated during breastfeeding. Here you can't do it without consulting a doctor.
In case of gastrointestinal diseases, sea buckthorn can cause irritation of the mucous membrane, therefore it is contraindicated during exacerbations.
You also need to be careful when using medications, as sea buckthorn may interact with some medications and cause side effects.
If you have diabetes, you cannot consume berries or tea without consulting a doctor.
For reference
Sea buckthorn is a genus of plants of the Elaeagnaceae family, shrubs or trees whose trunks are covered with thorns. They reach a height of 0.1 to 3-6 meters.
