Sea buckthorn is a bright-orange Himalayan berry (Hippophae rhamnoides), known in India as Leh Berry, Chharma, or Dhurchuk. It grows wild in the high-altitude cold desert of Leh-Ladakh and is prized as one of the most nutrient-dense fruits on earth — rich in Vitamin C, Omega 3, 6, 7 & 9, and 190+ bioactive compounds.

Mevva is whole-berry — we cold-press the entire wild Leh-Ladakh berry (seeds, pulp, natural oils and fibre) and bottle it undiluted, never from concentrate. It's richer than a thin filtered "juice" and more complete than a pulp concentrate, because we keep the whole fruit.

The recommended serving is 15 ml once a day, diluted in a glass of water, ideally in the morning. If you're new to it, start with 10 ml for the first few days — it's concentrated and naturally sour, so a little goes a long way.

Sharp, tangy and citrusy — naturally sour, like a wild cross between orange and passion fruit. That sourness is a sign it's real and undiluted. Mevva adds no sugar to mask it; most people mix their first servings with water or a little honey.

Yes — for most healthy people a daily 15 ml serving is well suited to everyday use, as sea buckthorn has been consumed traditionally for centuries. Start small, stay within the serving, and drink water alongside it. If you're on medication or pregnant, check with your doctor first.

No added sugar, water, colours or flavours — just 100% cold-pressed whole sea buckthorn berry. For freshness and stability we use a small amount (0.1%) of a food-grade preservative (sodium benzoate). We'd rather tell you the honest truth than make a claim we can't stand behind.

Morning is most popular, in a glass of water or a smoothie. If you have a sensitive stomach, take it with or after food rather than on an empty stomach. Avoid a late-night serving, as it can be mildly energising.

Omega-7 (palmitoleic acid) is a rare fatty acid that supports skin and the body's mucous membranes. Very few foods contain it — sea buckthorn is one of the richest natural sources, alongside Omega 3, 6 and 9, which is what makes it stand out.

The sourness comes from its exceptionally high Vitamin C and natural fruit acids — it's one of the most Vitamin-C-dense fruits there is. In short, the tartness is the potency, and a sign the juice is real and undiluted rather than sweetened or watered down.

Our berries are wild-harvested from single-origin Leh-Ladakh, high in the Himalayas. The extreme altitude and harsh climate make the berries exceptionally nutrient-dense, because the plant produces more antioxidants and Vitamin C to survive.

It genuinely earns the label. Few fruits combine this much Vitamin C, all four Omegas (3, 6, 7 & 9), Vitamin E, carotenoids and 190+ bioactive compounds in a single berry.

You can, and many do for better absorption. But because it's naturally acidic, it may cause mild acidity for sensitive people on an empty stomach — if that's you, take it with food or well-diluted in water.

Dilute 15 ml in a glass of water. To soften the tartness, add a little honey, or blend it into a smoothie with banana or mango. Never mix it into boiling water — heat destroys the Vitamin C.

Absolutely. It's lovely blended into smoothies, stirred into yogurt or sparkling water, or whisked into a salad dressing. Just keep it away from high heat to protect the nutrients.

Warm water is fine and makes a soothing tonic with a little honey. Just not boiling water — Vitamin C is heat-sensitive and breaks down when cooked.

It's a nutritional food, not a quick fix. Most people notice early changes in energy or digestion within 2–4 weeks, with skin, hair and other benefits building over 1–3 months of consistent daily use. Consistency matters more than dose.

Each 450 ml bottle is about 30 daily servings of 15 ml — roughly a month's supply.

It's best to stick to 15 ml a day. More isn't better — it's concentrated, and larger amounts can cause mild digestive upset. Consistency at the right dose beats a big occasional serving.

As a nutrient-dense food, it supports immunity, skin, gut, heart and eye health, thanks to its Vitamin C, Omega 3-6-7-9, Vitamin E and antioxidants. It works best as a consistent daily habit within a balanced diet — not as a cure for anything.

Its Omega-7, Vitamin C and antioxidants support the skin barrier and your body's natural collagen — which is why it's long been loved for a natural glow. Best results come from taking it consistently.

The same Omega-7, Vitamin C and antioxidants that support skin also support the scalp and hair strength. Think of it as nourishment from the inside, not an overnight fix.

Yes — it's one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin C, plus Vitamin E and antioxidants that support normal immune function. A daily habit through winter and seasonal changes is especially worthwhile.

Because we keep the whole berry — pulp, seeds and fibre — it supports digestion and the gut lining, unlike thin filtered juices that strip the fibre out. If your stomach is sensitive, take it with food.

Its rare spread of Omega 3, 6, 7 & 9, flavonoids and antioxidants support heart health as part of a balanced lifestyle. It's supportive nutrition, not a treatment — if you're on heart or blood-pressure medication, check with your doctor.

Its Omega-7 and Omega-3 are associated with supporting the tear film and eye comfort, which is why it's popular with people who spend long hours on screens.

It won't "burn fat" — no food does. But it's low in sugar and nutrient-dense, supporting a healthy metabolism and helping you feel satisfied, as part of balanced eating and an active lifestyle.

Its Omega-7 supports mucous membranes, while its Vitamin C supports iron absorption and skin — making it well-suited to women's nutrition across different life stages. For pregnancy or menopause concerns, consult your doctor.

It supports natural energy rather than acting as a stimulant — its Vitamin C supports normal energy metabolism and iron absorption, without the sugar crash of energy drinks.

For most people it's well tolerated. Because it's potent and acidic, too much or drinking it on an empty stomach can occasionally cause mild digestive upset like bloating. Starting small and diluting it usually prevents this.

Check with a doctor first if you're on blood-thinning, blood-pressure or diabetes medication, have very low blood pressure, are scheduled for surgery, or have a known berry allergy. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before use.

It may mildly interact with blood thinners, blood-pressure and diabetes medication. If you take any regular medication, it's safest to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it daily.

There isn't enough reliable safety research for pregnancy and breastfeeding, so we recommend consulting your doctor before adding it to your routine.

Offer only a small, well-diluted serving, and check with a paediatrician first — especially for young children.

It can, because it's naturally acidic — always dilute it in water, and take it with or after food if you're prone to acidity. Used that way, most people tolerate it comfortably.

It's naturally low in sugar, which suits a balanced diet, but if you take diabetes medication, check with your doctor first, as any dietary change can play a role.

Because it may mildly thin the blood, it's commonly advised to stop sea buckthorn a couple of weeks before surgery — follow your surgeon's instructions.

No — it's 100% whole berry, undiluted, and never made from concentrate. You get the full nutrient profile of the fruit, not a watered-down version.

Yes. We cold-press the whole berry without heat, because Vitamin C and the delicate Omegas break down when heated. Cold-pressing preserves them.

Yes — Mevva is made under FSSAI licence (Lic. No. 12226999000400).

Yes — it's 100% plant-based, just whole sea buckthorn berry with a small food-grade preservative. No animal products.

Yes — sea buckthorn juice is naturally gluten-free.

100% — it's whole berry, undiluted. Nothing is added except a small (0.1%) food-grade preservative for freshness.

12 months. Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight, and refrigerate it after opening for the best freshness and potency.

Store it away from direct sunlight in a cool place, and refrigerate after opening. The cold and darkness protect the Vitamin C and Omegas.

Refrigerate after opening to keep it fresh and protect the nutrients. Before opening, a cool spot away from sunlight is fine.

Each bottle is 450 ml — about a month's supply at 15 ml a day.

We use food-grade plastic, which is regulated and safe for juice, shatterproof so it arrives intact when shipped, and lighter, which lowers transport emissions. What matters most is what's inside — whole-berry, cold-pressed, undiluted. Store it away from heat and sunlight, and recycle it after.

Read the label for four things: is it whole-berry or a thin filtered juice, is it cold-pressed or heat-processed, is it undiluted (not from concentrate), and where are the berries from. Mevva is whole-berry, cold-pressed, undiluted, and wild from Leh-Ladakh.

Genuine quality costs more: wild Himalayan berries are hand-harvested at altitude, we use the whole berry, and cold-pressing preserves nutrients that heat destroys. Cheaper juices usually cut costs by diluting or using concentrate.

A thin "juice" is often filtered and diluted; a "concentrate" is boiled down and reconstituted with water, losing nutrients to heat; whole-berry — like Mevva — keeps the entire fruit, cold-pressed and undiluted. Whole-berry is the most complete.

Both are Vitamin-C powerhouses. Sea buckthorn's advantage is its rare Omega 3, 6, 7 & 9, which amla doesn't have; amla wins on price and tradition. Many people use both.

For everyday, all-round nutrition, whole-berry juice gives the widest range in one drink. Oil is a concentrated extract for targeted or topical use; capsules are convenient but usually a smaller, narrower dose.

Yes — heat and concentrate-processing destroy a big share of sea buckthorn's Vitamin C and delicate Omegas. Cold-pressing keeps them intact, which is the whole point of paying for quality.

You can order Mevva directly here on our website, delivered across India — and we're also available on Amazon.

Trust your senses. Fresh Mevva is a vibrant orange with a tangy, citrusy aroma. Signs it has spoiled include an off, fermented or alcoholic smell, a fizzy or bubbly texture, visible mould, or a bitter, unpleasant taste beyond its natural sourness. If you notice any of these, do not drink it.

Fresh sea buckthorn has a bright, tangy, citrusy-tart aroma. If it smells sour in a fermented or alcoholic way, yeasty, or generally off, it has likely started to spoil and should not be consumed.

Completely normal. Because Mevva is whole-berry and unfiltered, the natural oils and pulp settle over time, so you may see a richer layer on top or sediment at the bottom. It is a sign it is real, not a fault. Just shake the bottle well before pouring.

Yes, always give it a good shake. The natural oils, pulp and fibre settle between servings, and shaking redistributes them so every glass has the full goodness of the whole berry.

Fresh sea buckthorn is a vibrant orange. A slight natural darkening can happen near the end of its life, especially if it has been exposed to heat or sunlight. But if it has turned noticeably dark or blackish, particularly alongside an off or fermented smell, a fizzy texture, or a bitter taste, it has oxidised or spoiled and should not be consumed. Store it cool and dark, and refrigerate after opening, to keep it bright and fresh.

A vibrant, deep orange, which comes from its natural carotenoids. If a juice looks pale or watery, it is likely diluted; if it has turned brown or black, it may be heat-processed or spoiled.

Sea buckthorn is meant to be sharply sour and tangy, not bitter. A little astringency is natural, but a genuinely bitter or off taste can mean the juice has been heat-processed, which flattens the flavour, or that it has started to spoil. Fresh, cold-pressed juice tastes bright and tart.

Once opened, keep it refrigerated and use it within the timeframe on the label, typically a few weeks. Refrigeration and keeping it out of light protect the Vitamin C and Omegas.

Yes. You can freeze it in an ice-cube tray and add the cubes to water, smoothies or mocktails later. Freezing is a great way to extend its life while keeping the nutrients intact.

That is the whole berry doing its thing. The natural seed oils, pulp and fibre settle and separate, and the oily layer is actually where the rare Omega-7 lives. It is a mark of a real, unfiltered, whole-berry juice. Shake before pouring.

Yes, as long as it is food-grade plastic, which is regulated and approved for beverages, it is completely safe. That is exactly what Mevva uses: a food-grade, BPA-free bottle that is shatterproof, so it arrives intact when shipped, and lighter than glass. Just store it away from heat and direct sunlight, and recycle it after.

Yes. Mevva is bottled in food-grade, BPA-free packaging that is safe for the juice, tested for beverage contact, and shatterproof for safe delivery across India.

For the real thing, look for four markers: whole-berry rather than a thin filtered juice, cold-pressed rather than heat-processed or from concentrate, undiluted, and a clearly stated wild Ladakh source with an FSSAI licence. Mevva ticks all four: it is whole-berry, cold-pressed, undiluted juice from wild Leh-Ladakh berries, FSSAI licensed (Lic. No. 12226999000400), with honest labelling. That combination is rare, which is why we would genuinely point you to Mevva.

Mevva is cold-pressed, never heat-pasteurised, because heat destroys the Vitamin C and delicate Omegas that make sea buckthorn worth drinking. Instead of cooking the juice, we keep it stable with a tiny amount (0.1%) of a food-grade preservative.

Yes, naturally. It is about as acidic as lemon juice, thanks to its very high Vitamin C and fruit acids. That is why we recommend diluting it in water and, if your stomach is sensitive, taking it with food.

Yes. One advantage of Mevva's food-grade plastic bottle is that it is shatterproof and lightweight, so it travels far better than glass. Keep it out of direct heat and sunlight, and refrigerate once opened.

Before opening, a sealed bottle is fine in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate it, as leaving opened juice warm speeds up spoilage and nutrient loss. When in doubt, smell and taste a little first.

It is best not to. Use it within the date and timeframe on the label. Even before then, if it smells off or fermented, tastes bitter, fizzes, or has darkened significantly, discard it, as those are signs it is no longer good.

Sea buckthorn is rich in Omega-7, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and antioxidants that support the skin barrier and the body's natural repair processes, which is why it is so valued for healthy, resilient skin. It is nutritional support, not a treatment. If you have a diagnosed skin condition such as eczema or persistent acne, see a dermatologist and use sea buckthorn as a supportive part of a balanced diet.

Sea buckthorn is itself naturally acidic, so always dilute it and take it with food if you are prone to acidity. Its whole-berry fibre and Omega-7 are associated with supporting the stomach lining and healthy digestion, which is why it has long been valued for gut comfort. It supports digestion as a food, not a medicine for any digestive condition.

Hair fall has many causes, so no food is a cure. What sea buckthorn offers is the Vitamin C, Omega-7, iron-supporting nutrients and antioxidants that support scalp health and hair strength, helping cover the nutritional gaps that can make hair weaker. Think of it as support from within, alongside a balanced diet.

Sea buckthorn is rich in Omega fatty acids and antioxidants, which are associated with supporting the body's normal response to everyday oxidative stress. It is supportive nutrition within a balanced lifestyle, not a treatment for arthritis or any joint condition, which should be managed with your doctor.

Its exceptionally high Vitamin C, plus Vitamin E and antioxidants, support normal immune function, which is why many people reach for it through winter and seasonal changes. It supports your body's defenses as part of a healthy routine; it is not a medicine for a cold, cough or flu.

Its Vitamin C supports normal energy-yielding metabolism and helps your body absorb iron, both linked to everyday energy, without the sugar crash of an energy drink. It supports natural energy as a food. Persistent fatigue is worth discussing with a doctor, as it can have many underlying causes.

Sea buckthorn supplies antioxidants, including Vitamin C, Vitamin E and carotenoids, that support liver cells against everyday oxidative stress. It is supportive nutrition, not a detox or a treatment. If you have a diagnosed liver condition, use it only alongside your doctor's guidance.

Sea buckthorn is traditionally valued for its Vitamin C, which supports the body's natural collagen formation, along with Omega-7 and antioxidants that support skin regeneration. It is supportive nutrition for healthy skin, not a medical treatment; wounds and injuries need proper medical care.

Sea buckthorn is naturally low in sugar and rich in antioxidants, which suit a balanced diet, and some research has looked at its role in supporting a healthy metabolism. It is not a treatment for diabetes. If you take diabetes medication, check with your doctor before adding it, as any dietary change can play a role.

Its Vitamin C supports the body's natural collagen, and its Vitamin E and antioxidants help protect cells from the oxidative stress linked to visible ageing. Many people love it as part of a beauty-from-within routine. It supports healthy, youthful-looking skin as a food, not a cosmetic treatment.

Yes. Sea buckthorn's benefits are not gender-specific: its Vitamin C, Omegas and antioxidants support immunity, skin, heart and energy for everyone. It is a great daily addition for men and women alike.

We won't overclaim here: there is no strong evidence that sea buckthorn directly improves sleep or reduces stress. What it does offer is broad, gentle nutrition and antioxidants that support overall wellbeing. For sleep or stress specifically, healthy habits and, where needed, a doctor's guidance matter most.

As a food, it generally pairs fine with most supplements and vitamins. If you take prescription medication, especially blood thinners, blood-pressure or diabetes medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist about timing and possible interactions before making it a daily habit.

No. Sea buckthorn contains no caffeine and is not addictive; it is simply a nutrient-dense fruit. It can feel mildly energising because it supports natural energy metabolism, but that is nutrition, not a stimulant.