What is the vitamin C content in sea buckthorn?

Sea buckthorn berries are exceptionally rich in vitamin C, containing 500–1200 mg of vitamin C per 100 g of fruit—approximately 20 times the amount found in an equivalent weight (100 g) of apples—conferring significant nutritional value.

Sea buckthorn berries grow on sea buckthorn trees and belong to the category of small berry plants. Also known as “sour thorn fruit” or “vinegar willow fruit,” they exhibit vibrant coloration and possess higher nutritional and medicinal value than both Chinese dates (jujubes) and kiwifruit. Additionally, sea buckthorn berries offer antioxidant-based cosmetic benefits, as well as spleen-strengthening, digestive-enhancing, appetite-stimulating, and digestion-promoting effects.

1. Antioxidant & Cosmetic Benefits: Consuming an appropriate amount of sea buckthorn provides the body with timely vitamin C supplementation, facilitating the metabolism of minor pigment deposits in the skin. Moreover, superoxide dismutase (SOD) present in sea buckthorn berries helps scavenge free radicals, thereby achieving antioxidant and anti-aging cosmetic effects.

2. Spleen-Strengthening & Digestive Enhancement: Individuals with weak spleen and stomach function, poor appetite, or indigestion may benefit from moderate consumption of sea buckthorn berries. The organic acids they contain stimulate taste buds and promote increased secretion of digestive juices, thereby enhancing digestion and stimulating appetite.