When to collect and how to dry sea buckthorn leaves?

Vitamin-rich leaves of sea buckthorn are used as often as the berries of the plant. Of them prepare the healing broths and tinctures, using the inside or making compresses, baths and inhalation. To preserve the beneficial properties of the leaves, they are dried at home. Here are some tips on how to properly prepare sea buckthorn leaves for storage.

 When to collect and how to dry sea buckthorn leaves

Useful properties of sea buckthorn leaf

The leaves of sea buckthorn are similar to willow or olive: thin, sharp “needles” of grayish-turquoise or green color, rich in essential oils and tannins. Already in the young shoots going to a large number of nutrients. The plant is arranged in such a way as to protect itself from pests and negative environmental effects, and we can use these properties to our advantage.

Sea buckthorn leaves are rich in vitamins C, E, A, B and PP, trace elements, as well as phytoncides, the hormone serotonin, flavonoids and other substances that have a healing effect on the body:

  • strengthening immunity;
  • wound healing effect;
  • elimination of inflammatory processes of infectious and non-infectious nature;
  • the establishment of digestion, elimination of problems with the chair, removal of toxins from the intestine;
  • astringent effect, elimination of diarrhea and elimination of toxins;
  • rejuvenating and healing effect, accelerating metabolism.

Skin renewal, healing of abrasions, burns and scars, treatment of acne, as well as peeling, irritation, skin diseases, frostbite, pressure sores are possible with the help of sea buckthorn.

Most often, the therapeutic properties of sea buckthorn are used for the prevention and treatment of colds, as well as for the rapid healing of tissues and removal of inflammatory processes - on the skin, in the joints and soft tissues. Rinsing and inhalation treat rhinitis, sore throat, laryngitis, gynecological diseases, cystitis. Lotions and baths relieve rash, hemorrhoids, joint pain.

Interesting fact! The components of sea buckthorn relieve itching and burning from abrasions and allergies as effectively as other similar plants rich in vitamin E, such as aloe, tea tree or calendula.

When is it best to collect sea buckthorn leaves

The maximum amount of pectin and tannins is present in young leaves and shoots. They are collected in May and June. As a rule, the branch is cut off entirely, without clearing the crown from it. In the shoots themselves also contains many healing components.

More useful oils in the leaves are collected by August-September, so harvesting can be done at the same time as the harvest.

Pinching off the twigs for drying, do not forget about the development of the tree. It is necessary to remove only the edges, twigs without fruits, and those that themselves look “superfluous” and which are taken to be removed during the sanitary cleaning. Cut off from each tree little by little, so that next year they all have the opportunity to yield again and not freeze in winter.

Interesting fact! Sea buckthorn leaves can be used for local use, like plantain leaves - to disinfect and heal a cut, insect bite or abrasion.

How to dry sea buckthorn leaves

To dry the sea buckthorn leaf at home, you can use a natural method or an electric dryer.

 How to dry sea buckthorn leaves

  1. In the first case, the leaves are carefully removed from the twigs, washed and laid out on paper litter or cloth in a well ventilated place. The drying process takes several days, during which the leaves must be periodically mixed so that they evenly give moisture.
  2. To dry the leaves electrically, it is necessary to equally distribute the raw materials on a special grid or sheet, and set the temperature to 40-45 degrees. Even under these conditions, the leaves must be stirred, turned over every 30-60 minutes. For best effect, it is worth drying sea buckthorn in small portions.

After proper treatment, the leaves may bend or break, but not crumble. Condition should resemble a dried bay leaf.

Sea buckthorn raw materials are stored in woven bags, wicker or cardboard boxes to avoid dampness.

How to make a useful broth of sea buckthorn leaf

To quickly brew tincture for drinking, rinsing the skin or compresses, pour boiling water on a dry basis at the rate of 1 tbsp. into a glass of water (250 ml), then set the mixture for 30-40 minutes in a thermos or a warm place.If the infusion is prepared from fresh leaves, they are crushed and take a little more. After brewing the mixture is filtered.

To complete a course to relieve inflammation and strengthen the immune system, such a drug must be taken 3 times a day, 50 ml before eating an eye for 2 weeks, after which a break is taken. If it is not possible to brew a fresh infusion every day, you can store the tea in the fridge for 2-3 days. But remember that with this healing properties gradually lose their power.

For a more intensive treatment of colds or other disorders make a stronger tool - decoction. On a liter of water take 4-6 spoons of raw materials and boil over low heat until boiling. After this, the drug is allowed to infuse for another 50 minutes. It is possible to drink broth on 100 ml, but the course has to be shorter - 4-6 days.

Baths or local lotions with such a composition will help to cure hemorrhoidal bumps, allergies and other skin diseases.

Interesting fact! Sea buckthorn does not burn the skin, therefore, when applied topically, a compress or mask cannot be “overexposed” - they will not harm the skin. But you should be careful in two cases: in the presence of allergy to carotene or other vitamins, as well as intolerance to other possible components, if the product includes not only sea buckthorn.

To prepare a strong alcohol tincture, pour 2 ml of dry raw materials with 100 ml of vodka or pure alcohol, and then draw for 2 weeks in a cool, dark place. The mixture must be filtered. The resulting tool can wash the wounds, rub the joints or drink with colds in a tablespoon (can be diluted in water with the addition of lemon and honey or in milk).

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