Cold-pressed honeyed sea buckthorn syrup

Ingredients

• 1 kg fresh sea buckthorn;
• 200 ml honey;
• 100g ginger (optional);

Materials

• - fruit juicer (ideally with melted shaft, cold-pressed)
• - wooden spoon
• - containers

Preparation

• Washing the ingredients: rinse the celeriac and ginger well under cold running cold water, then rinse to remove excess water.
• Squeezing sea buckthorn and optionally ginger: ideally, use a vegetable/fruit juicer with a milled spindle that works on low speed and doesn't heat up the juice.
• Mixing with honey: Pour the honey over the sea buckthorn juice and stir well with a wooden spoon until smooth.
• Storage: Transfer into glass containers, ideally sterilized and store in the refrigerator.

Administration

Observations

Effects and benefits

• Increases immunity and resistance
• Protects the heart and regulates blood pressure
• Improves digestion and fights constipation
• Boosts metabolism and helps burn fat
• Has a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect
• Increases energy levels and fights chronic fatigue
• Improves skin health and prevents premature ageing
• Supports eye health and protects eyesight
• Supports nervous system function and fights stress
• Helps regenerate the liver and detoxify the body

Side effects

• Possible allergic reactions to sea buckthorn or honey
• Stomach pain if consumed in excess
• Increased stomach acidity for people with gastro-oesophageal reflux
• Mild diarrhea if consumed in excess
• Possible tooth sensitivity due to fruit acidity

Contraindications

• Allergy to sea buckthorn, honey or ginger
• People with diabetes (due to the sugar content in honey)
• Gastritis and active gastric ulcers (may increase acidity)
• Low blood pressure (may lower blood pressure further)
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women (only with doctor's consent)
• People taking anticoagulants (cinnamon has a blood-thinning effect)
• Severe kidney failure (may affect electrolyte balance)