Its name is due to the observation of Alexander the Great, who noticed that injured horses were cured by eating the leaves and the fruits of the plant, while their hair became brighter and stronger.
Hippophae contains over 190 ingredients such as amino acids, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, unsaturated fatty acids (Omega 3,6,7,9), phytosterols, and antioxidants like carotenoids and flavonoids so it is one of the top natural foods.