1. Put a bag of the drink into a ceramic/glass cup with lid containing about 300ml of hot water (not boiling water).


2. Steep for 20 minutes to enhance the extraction of natural sea buckthorn leaves flavour and benefits, then enjoy slowly.

• LOVECELL Seabuckthorn Leaves Drink blends beautifully with berry and citrus extracts or even honey, and is a delicious and refreshing drink served hot or cold.

• In case of cold and cough, consume more at regular intervals.

• LOVECELL Seabuckthorn Leaves Drink does not contain caffeine and therefore suits for people with high blood pressure.

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Leaf

Sea Buckthorn, a precious plant all over with rich and diverse nutritional resource, has been used in the traditional plant medicines of Europe and Asia for millennia. Its leaves are loaded with a variety of nutrients and antioxidants essential for good physical and skin health.

• Surprising facts : Sea buckthorn leaves have a greater concentration of phenolics than the berries, making it a better support in antimicrobial activity against several pathogenic microorganisms. 



Flavonoids: The average content of total flavonoids per 100 grams of the leaves can reach up to 1120 mg, and of which 99% of these flavonoids are flavonoid glycosides. Studies have shown flavonoid glycosides increase coronary blood flow and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption as well as inhibition of platelet aggregation and other pharmacological effects.

• Crude fiber: The content of crude fiber is 14g-15g per 100 grams of the leaves. The presence of crude fiber facilitates digestion and excretion of intestinal waste, and thus relieves constipation.

• Polysaccharides: The anti-aging research results show that the 3.2%-4.5% water-soluble polysaccharides content in sea buckthorn leaves can effectively remove free radicals in the human body.

• Protein: The content of crude protein is 15%-20%.

• Amino acids: Amino acids play an important role in maintaining our overall health and getting beautiful skin. Sea buckthorn leaves contains varieties of amino acids, of which the essential amino acids arginine that helps to restore visible skin damage and wound healing, and histidine for its skin soothing and anti-oxidation properties, are contained in considerable amounts.

What worth mentioning is the attention catching arginine (known as L-arginine) for its potential heart benefits, supports of immune and hormonal functions, and helps the kidneys in removing waste products from the body.

On top of the marvelous phenolics, flavonoids, crude fiber, polysaccharides, protein, organic acids and chlorophyll, the leaves also have many other active components that include:

• Vitamins: The vitamin C content in sea buckthorn leaves is 137mg -192mg per 100 grams of the leaves which is much higher than the vitamin C in daily consumption of fruits and vegetables. The average content of the alpha-tocopherol form of vitamin E is 58.5mg per 100 grams of the leaves.

• Trace elements: Sea buckthorn leaves contain a variety of trace elements required by the human body, such as iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, etc., and the content is relatively high. The content of magnesium and iron in sea buckthorn leaves is higher than that of daily fruits and vegetables.

• Beta-carotene: The average content of carotene is 19.1mg per 100 grams of the leaves.

Something helps to understand sea buckthorn leaves better:

• 100% wholesome food, no additive/solvent used
• Delicate, earthy flavor similar to green tea, but without caffeine.

100% Hippophae rhamnoides L. leaves

No preservative, no artificial flavor and colouring