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Sea Buckthorn (Burus) — The Wild Orange Berry of Gilgit-Baltistan
Sea buckthorn grows where almost nothing else will: thorny silver-leaved bushes along the river beds and stony slopes of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, at altitudes too harsh …
About Wild Sea Buckthorn Berries (Burus) — Hand-Harvested
It is one of the highest natural sources of vitamin C in the world — several times more than an orange — and it carries omega 3, 6, 9 and the rare omega 7. Nobody plants it and nobody sprays it. It is harvested from the wild, thorn by thorn, by the families who live beside it.
Benefits of Wild Sea Buckthorn Berries (Burus) — Hand-Harvested
- ✓Exceptionally high in vitamin C
- ✓One of the few plant sources of omega 7
- ✓Supports the immune system
- ✓Supports skin repair and hydration
- ✓Rich in antioxidants and carotenoids
- ✓Traditionally used for the stomach and gut lining
- ✓Supports heart and circulation health
- ✓Wild-harvested — never sprayed, never farmed
Ways to enjoy Wild Sea Buckthorn Berries (Burus) — Hand-Harvested
- Steeped into a tart vitamin-C tea
- Blended into juice with honey
- Simmered into jam and syrup
- Added to smoothies for a sharp citrus note
- A winter immunity drink
- Infused in hot water as a daily tonic
How to use Wild Sea Buckthorn Berries (Burus) — Hand-Harvested
- 1Tea: steep a teaspoon of berries in hot water for 5–7 minutes, sweeten with honey
- 2Juice: soak the berries, crush, strain, then dilute to taste — it is very tart neat
- 3Jam: simmer with honey or sugar until thick
- 4Start with a small amount — the acidity is strong if you are not used to it
- 5Store dried berries in an airtight jar away from sunlight
More vitamin C than an orange
Berry, oil or pulp — which one?
Wild-harvested, not farmed
Frequently asked questions
What is sea buckthorn (burus)?
Sea buckthorn — burus in Gilgit-Baltistan, chash e guno in Burushaski — is a wild orange berry that grows on thorny bushes along river beds and high stony slopes of the northern mountains. It is used for tea, juice and jam.
What are the benefits of sea buckthorn?
It is exceptionally high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and is one of the very few plant sources of omega 7. It is used to support immunity, skin repair, digestion and heart health, and is a traditional winter tonic in the mountains.
How do I make sea buckthorn tea?
Steep about a teaspoon of dried berries in hot water for five to seven minutes, then sweeten with honey. The taste is sharply tart on its own, so start with a small amount until you are used to it.
Does sea buckthorn really have more vitamin C than oranges?
Yes — sea buckthorn is reported to carry up to ten times the vitamin C of oranges by weight, which is why it has long been used as a winter immunity food in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
What is the difference between sea buckthorn berries, pulp and oil?
Berries are the whole dried fruit, best for tea, jam and juice. Pulp is cold-pressed fruit, thicker and sharper. Oil is the concentrated extract used in very small amounts on skin or internally. The berry is the everyday form.
Where does SkarduApp’s sea buckthorn come from?
From wild bushes in Gilgit-Baltistan, hand-harvested by local families in autumn and sun-dried. Delivered across Pakistan with Cash on Delivery — tap Shop Sea Buckthorn for the current price.
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