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The amazing powers of sea buckthorn oil
Sea buckthorn oil has been used for centuries in Asia and Europe, and is now gaining popularity elsewhere. It has tonnes of benefits especially in its abilities to reduce the signs of aging.
Thanks to Mercola, here are the benefits of sea buckthorn oil:
The unique high fatty acid content of sea buckthorn oil and the wealth of nutrients it contains make it one of the most health-promoting herbal oils today. It’s believed to have high antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties that help promote total body wellness. Here are some potential benefits of sea buckthorn oil:
• Promote skin health. Oral and topical applications of sea buckthorn oil both have benefits on skin problems. It promotes skin hydration, elasticity, and skin regeneration, and even helps treat and prevent acne.
Sea buckthorn oil may also be beneficial for rosacea, a chronic inflammatory condition that causes small red bumps on the face.
• Help with weight management. Experts say that the fatty acids in sea buckthorn oil helps signal your body to stop storing fat. According to Dr. Mehmet Oz, the oil can even help keep off weight for longer periods compared to conventional weight loss programs.
• Help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The vitamin B12 in this herbal oil can help improve cognitive decline.The omega-3s and other fatty acids in this oil may also contribute to this benefit.
• Promote healing of ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Sea buckthorn oil can help soothe the mucosal tissue in the digestive tract, and may also be useful in treating gastric ulcers. It can also work for other GI tract problems, including upset stomach, dyspepsia, and constipation.
• Relieves dry eyes. Sea buckthorn oil provides relief from dry eye, a condition commonly seen in older people and menopausal women and is often caused by hormonal changes.
According to Dr. Tori Hudson, a study found that oral supplementation of sea buckthorn oil in individuals with dry eyes for three months had a positive effect on osmolarity and dry eye symptoms, such as burning and redness.
• Prevents liver damage. An animal study found that this herbal oil has a potent hepaprotective activity due to its potent antioxidant power. The oil reduces the concentrations of aflatoxins in the liver and diminishes their adverse effects.
Another clinical study, published in the Journal of Clinical Science, found that it helps normalize liver enzymes and serum bile acids.