Why Sea Holly?
Acanthus ilicifolius, commonly known as Sea Holly, is an evergreen shrub thriving in challenging coast like mangroves, native to Northern Australia, Southeast Asia, Southern China and India. The very compounds that enable A. ilicifolius to survive and thrive in its demanding habitat, making it as a robust natural product ingredient.
Traditional Medicinal Uses
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- For hundreds of years, Sea Holly has been a staple in traditional medicine across India, China, and Southeast Asia. It was revered as a natural pick-me-up, a respiratory aid, and a nerve soother.
- In Indonesia, leaves were used to soothe skin and ease rheumatic pain.
- While Malaysians used the seeds for coughs and as a dewormer.
- Thai traditions used bark extracts for dermatitis and allergies
Benefits For Hair & Skincare
Sea Holly helps soothe, calm an irritated scalp, thereby creating a more natural and conducive environment for robust hair growth, contributing to stronger, more resilient, and look like healthier hair.
Sea Holly helps soothe, calm an irritated scalp, thereby creating a more natural and conducive environment for robust hair growth, contributing to stronger, more resilient, and look like healthier hair.
