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The Legend that is Sea Buckthorn Oil
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egend has it that Sea Buckthorn was irregular periods, vaginal dryness, Syndrome, a chronic disease in which
used by Genghis Khan to get his changes in sexual desire, hot flushes, white blood cells attack the moisture
troops fighting fit and to accelerate aching joints, mood changes and producing glands causing dry eyes and
their healing. Whether this is true or not, excessive sweating to name just a few. mouth, as well as people with gastric
Sea Buckthorn has long been associated It is a well known fact that many ulcers and Celiac disease where the
with health and wellbeing. According to women are put off prescription drugs digestive lining has been damaged.
historical records, China was the first when going through the menopause. Sea The oil is extracted from the Sea
country to use Sea Buckthorn as a drug Buckthorn Oil is a natural product without Buckthorn bush berries. These are
more than 1,000 years ago. any known side effects. It can help naturally found in Asia and Europe and
It was also used by traditional Tibetan women who experience intimate dryness can still be found in locations around the
and Mongolian medicine for benefiting by maintaining natural lubrication during world today. The oil of the Sea
the heart, lungs, and stomach, and has the menopause, via its soothing action on Buckthorn berry contains omega -3, -6, -7
since been associated with lowering mucous membranes. The mucous and -9 fatty acids and is exceptionally
cholesterol, relieving dry eye and dry membranes line the surface of the rich in palmitoleic acid (omega 7), rarely
mouth conditions, and helping with digestive, respiratory and urogenital tracts found in the plant kingdom. The oil is
digestive problems. One of Sea and the inner surface of the eyes, playing also rich in natural antioxidants,
Buckthorn’s most important uses in recent an important role in the health and including plant sterols, which may be
years has been for menopausal women. general well-being of the body. They are beneficial to maintain healthy
A healthy sex life is very important to often attacked by disease, stress, ageing cholesterol levels.
most women regardless of their age. But and the side effects of some medication - Omega 7 (60 caps - £14.63 / 150 caps -
with the onset of the menopause some however, Sea Buckthorn Oil not only £29.31) is available from Pharma Nord UK
women find their sex life, and consequently, promotes mucous membrane by calling Freephone 0800 591 756 or
their relationship starts to suffer. regeneration, it also provides the emailing uksales@pharmanord.co.uk
The menopause occurs when a woman’s nutrients for the proper functioning of
ovaries stop producing eggs and the mucous membranes. If you suffer from painful or on-going
onset of the menopause can be Sea Buckthorn Oil has also been linked problems with any health conditions,
accompanied by several symptoms – with benefiting people with Sjögren’s always seek medical advice.
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