Seabuckthorn Tea: 6 Facts You Need to Know

The seabuckthorn plant is native to the Baltic Sea, Russia, and parts of Asia, including the Himalayas. Seabuckthorn tea has been prized for longer than you might think. In North America, it is a rare and valuable plant!

The ancient Greeks knew the benefits, in fact, the scientific name Hippophae rhamnoides, means shining horse. The leaves were used as food for horses to make their coats radiant. Genghis Khan powered his army and their horses on Sea Buckthorn for stamina and recovery from combat. Legend also has it, the plant was the preferred food of Pegasus.

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