Overview Information.- Sea buckthorn is a plant. The leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruits are used to make medicine. Sea buckthorn is used for heart health, skin conditions, swelling (inflammation), and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of these uses. In foods, sea buckthorn berries are used to make jellies, juices, purees, and sauces. In manufacturing, sea buckthorn is used in cosmetics and anti-aging products. Uses & Effectiveness.- Possibly Ineffective for.- Eczema (atopic dermatitis). Early research shows that taking sea buckthorn pulp oil by mouth for 4 months improves atopic dermatitis. However, sea buckthorn seed oil taken by mouth does not have this effect. Also, applying cream containing 10% or 20% sea buckthorn on the skin for 4 weeks does not seem to improve symptoms of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. Insufficient Evidence for.- Heart disease. Developing research in China suggests that taking a
Overview Information.- Sea buckthorn is a plant. The leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruits are used to make medicine. Sea buckthorn is used for heart health, skin conditions, swelling (inflammation), and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of these uses. In foods, sea buckthorn berries are used to make jellies, juices, purees, and sauces. In manufacturing, sea buckthorn is used in cosmetics and anti-aging products. Uses & Effectiveness.- Possibly Ineffective for.- Eczema (atopic dermatitis). Early research shows that taking sea buckthorn pulp oil by mouth for 4 months improves atopic dermatitis. However, sea buckthorn seed oil taken by mouth does not have this effect. Also, applying cream containing 10% or 20% sea buckthorn on the skin for 4 weeks does not seem to improve symptoms of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. Insufficient Evidence for.- Heart disease. Developing research in China suggests that taking a