Health Benefits of Sea Buckthorn (Sea Buckthorn Oil)

Health Benefits of Sea Buckthorn (Sea Buckthorn Oil)

Sea buckthorn (hippophae rhamnoides) also known as the holy fruit of the Himalayas, seaberry, sandthorn or sallowthorn is a spiny deciduous shrub with bright orange-yellow berries belonging to to the oleaster (elaeagnaceae) family. Sea buckthorn is native to cold temperate regions in Eurasia.

Sea buckthorn is consumed throughout the world for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. Sea buckthorn fruits are used in popular foods such as bread, yogurt, jam and beverages such as tea. Most of sea buckthorn benefits come from its fruit and oil.

Sea buckthorn has been used in Traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to help treat circulatory system diseases, skin lesions, metabolic disorders and digestive system diseases.

Sea buckthorn has anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, cardio-protective and skin protective properties.

Sea buckthorn is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free radicals in the body and may help prevent the risk of chronic diseases.

Sea buckthorn contains essential vitamins including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium and copper.

Sea buckthorn may help promote heart health. Sea buckthorn is rich in flavonoids and omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 fatty acids which may protect against blood clots, help lower cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure levels and reduce inflammation and improve overall cardiac health. In a 30 day study, people who consumed 0.75ML of sea buck thorn oil daily showed it helped reduce their blood pressure levels and cholesterol levels in people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.

Sea buckthorn may help improve skin health and reduce signs of anti-aging. Sea buckthorn may promote wound healing. Sea buckthorn may help treat eczema, acne, burns, and psoriasis.

Sea buckthorn may also help with hair health, including hair loss.

Sea buckthorn may also promote liver heath and boost your immunity.

Sea buckthorn may also help treat menopause symptoms including vaginal dryness as an effective alternative treatment for postmenopausal women who cannot take estrogen.

Sea buckthorn may also help treat dry eyes. One study linked daily sea buckthorn intake reduced eye redness and burning.

Sea buckthorn may interact with certain medications.

As always, consult with your physician.

Sources:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27522605/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippophae_rhamnoides

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sea-buckthorn-oil

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-sea-buckthorn

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9763470/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10217465/

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/sea-buckthorn-uses-and-risks

https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-sea-buckthorn-89947