Elaeagnaceae
Sea Buckthorn
Hippophae rhamnoides
✓ Generally Safe
Consult Doctor
Native to: Europe, Asia (Himalayas to Siberia)
Also known as: Common Sea Buckthorn, Seaberry, Sandthorn
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Parts Used
BerrySeedLeaf
Therapeutic Uses
Wound healing (omega-7), cardiovascular protection, liver disease, atrophic vaginitis (topical — clinical evidence), vitamin C source, cancer prevention, skin conditions.
Herbal Actions
Antioxidant, wound healing, cardiovascular protective, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, adaptogenic
Active Constituents
Vitamin C (400–2500mg/100g — extraordinary), carotenoids (beta-carotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin), omega-7 (palmitoleic acid — seed oil), omega-3, vitamin E, flavonoids
Preparation Methods
💊 Capsule💧 Infused Oil☕ Herbal Tea
Traditional Preparation Notes
| Herbal Tea | 1–2 tsp dried berries per 250ml, simmer 10 min, 2x daily |
| Tincture | Seed oil: 5ml daily. Berry juice: 30–60ml daily. Standardized extract: 500mg 2x daily |
| Notes | Oil orange color — stains. Omega-7 content addresses vaginal dryness internally AND topically. Clinical dose for vaginal atrophy: 3g sea buckthorn oil daily. |
Safety Information
Safety Rating
✓ Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Drug Interactions
Possible — consult doctor
Contraindications: Caution with anticoagulants (antiplatelet fatty acids). Caution with antihypertensives.
Side Effects: Orange discoloration of skin and urine (high carotenoids — harmless). GI discomfort with high oil doses. Very well tolerated.