Sea Buckthorn Berry

Hippophae Rhamnoides

Plant Origin: Lithuania

Extraction Method: CO2 from berry pulp

Key Constituents:

Carotenoids
B -carotene
B -sitosterol
Palmitoleic acid (Omega 7) 31%
Polyphenolic acids

 

Properties & Uses:

Sea Buckthorn Berry essential oil has been used to promote the healing of burns and is a good choice for use in natural sunscreen. A 1-3% dilution in a carrier oil should be sufficient to be beneficial to the skin. The fatty acid (palmitoleic acid) support cellular regeneration (wound healing) and helps restore skin tissue.

Sea Buckthorn Berry essential oil is used to promote the recovery of various skin issues such as acne, rosacea, eczema and other such skin issues, burns, bed sores, wounds (including wounds that are slow to heal), burns, sunburns, therapeutic radiation treatment, laser surgery, skin ulcers, mouth ulcers (direct application) and cancer. It is noted to retard skin maturation (slows the aging process).

The essential fatty acid content of Seabuckthorn Berry is 80-95%. The major EFAs are oleic and linoleic acids.

 

Application:

Topical: Dilute 3:97 with a carrier oil and apply to skin as desired.

Inhalation: Diffuse (undiluted) ~ although not typically diffused

Internal: As a dietary supplement, take a capsule twice daily on empty stomach or as needed.

www.itmonline.org/arts/seabuckthorn.htm

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea-buckthorn (There are numerous references at the bottom of the page with reference links to research about Sea Buckthorn Berry)

 

 

Safety:

Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.

Disclaimer:

If pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult your healthcare provider prior to use.

 

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