FruitSea Buckthorn
Limited human evidence supports its use for burns; insufficient reliable information for most other traditional uses, though extensive research on bioactive compounds and potential benefits exists.
Benefits
- Antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- immunomodulating
- tissue-repair
- cardioprotective
- hepatoprotective
- and dermatological properties
- supports skin and mucosal health.
Key compounds
Vitamins (AB1B2B6CE)carotenoidspolyphenols (phenolic acidsflavonoids)fatty acids (omega-7 palmitoleic acid)phytosterolsorganic acidsamino acidsminerals.
May help with
- Traditionally used for digestive issues
- cardiovascular problems
- liver injury
- skin diseases
- ulcers
- anti-aging
- and to support overall vitality across various traditional medicine systems.
Best for these goals
Antioxidantanti-inflammatoryimmunomodulatingtissue-repaircardioprotectivehepatoprotectiveand dermatological propertiessupports skin and mucosal health.
How to use it
Fruit purees, seed oils, pulp oils, extracts, creams, sprays, jams, drinks, teas.
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Possibly safe when fruit/seed oil is taken by mouth for up to 90 days or applied topically for up to 13 days; may cause red or itchy skin; insufficient data for pregnancy/breast-feeding; possibly safe for children 1-7 years for up to 8 weeks. | Interactions: May slow blood clotting, increasing risk of bruising/bleeding with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs; may lower blood pressure, causing it to go too low with antihypertensive drugs.
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