Sea buckthorn
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a thorny shrub native to the mountainous and coastal regions of Europe and Asia. Its bright orange berries are considered a "superfruit" with numerous health benefits, and it has been used in traditional medicines for centuries.
Other names: The plant is also known as seaberry, sandthorn, or sallowthorn. In parts of the Himalayas, it is called "Leh berry".
Nutrient-dense: Sea buckthorn berries are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including rare omega-7 fatty acids.
Historical use: In ancient Greece, its leaves were fed to horses to make their coats shiny, which is the origin of the plant's scientific name, Hippophae rhamnoides (meaning "shiny horse").
Sea throne
The "sea throne" most likely refers to the mythological seat of power of a sea deity. In Greek mythology, this would be Poseidon, the god of the sea, who is often depicted seated on a throne in his underwater palace.
Domains: Poseidon ruled over the sea, storms, and earthquakes, and he was known to create islands and cause shipwrecks with his trident.
Symbol: His primary symbol is a trident, which was also made for him when he and his brothers, Zeus and Hades, divided the world.
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a thorny shrub native to the mountainous and coastal regions of Europe and Asia. Its bright orange berries are considered a "superfruit" with numerous health benefits, and it has been used in traditional medicines for centuries.
Other names: The plant is also known as seaberry, sandthorn, or sallowthorn. In parts of the Himalayas, it is called "Leh berry".
Nutrient-dense: Sea buckthorn berries are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including rare omega-7 fatty acids.
Historical use: In ancient Greece, its leaves were fed to horses to make their coats shiny, which is the origin of the plant's scientific name, Hippophae rhamnoides (meaning "shiny horse").
Sea throne
The "sea throne" most likely refers to the mythological seat of power of a sea deity. In Greek mythology, this would be Poseidon, the god of the sea, who is often depicted seated on a throne in his underwater palace.
Domains: Poseidon ruled over the sea, storms, and earthquakes, and he was known to create islands and cause shipwrecks with his trident.
Symbol: His primary symbol is a trident, which was also made for him when he and his brothers, Zeus and Hades, divided the world.