Prevention and improving overactive bladders, Metabolic syndrome improvement, reducing effect of skin irritation (air pollutants and drying)*
Seaberry (Hippophae Rhamnoides) (also known as Sea Buckthorn) is a fruit of deciduous shrub from the Elaeagnaceae family. It is a vigorous plant that can grow in harsh environments with extreme temperature variation, dry weather, sandstorms, denudation of soil, or even in barren areas. The plant already existed approximately 70 million years ago and has survived for this long time because of its strong vital power.
Its flesh fruit contains a large amount of oil. According to the Encyclopedia of Chinese Drugs, 100 g of the fruit contains at least 300 mg of vitamin C, 3 to 4 mg of carotene, 10 to 15 mg of vitamin E, 0.2 to 0.4 mg of vitamin B1, 0.4 to 0.5 mg of vitamin B2, and 0.5 to 0.8 mg of folic acid. It has also been confirmed to contain over 200 components including flavonoids, polyphenols, carotenoids, lipids, phytosterols, organic acids, amino acids, and minerals. In addition, it is known that its fatty acids contain a large amount of palmitoleic acid (-7), which is rare in natural plants. Seaberry is currently used in juices and health foods. Since it has high contents of vitamins C and E and polyphenols and antioxidant action, it supports our health from within and protects us from oxidative stress.*
ORYZA studied the functions of seaberry extract and fruit oil on urinary disorders caused by an enlarged prostate or overactive bladder. As a result, we discovered their actions to suppress an enlarged prostate and hyper-contraction of bladder smooth muscle, a world first. Seaberry fruit oil rich in palmitoleic acid (ω -7). Among substances in the natural world, seaberry is known to have the highest percentage of ω-7 in fatty acid composition. Seaberry extract containing triterpenic acids can be used in foods to reduce urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate or urination disorders caused by hyper-contraction of bladder smooth muscle such as frequent urination.*
Oher studies indicate Seaberry may be used as a safe anti-metabolic syndrome component and may lower C-reactive protein (inflammation marker), blood triglyceride, and LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and increased HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol).*
It may also be useful for the skin, reducing skin irritation caused by air pollutants and dryness.*
