Sea buckthorn oil

Sea buckthorn oil is an oil obtained from the berries or seeds of sea buckthorn, a plant known for its beneficial properties and wide application in medicine and cosmetology. Sea buckthorn contains many vitamins (especially rich in vitamin C), minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and fatty acids, which makes its oil valuable for health and skin care.

Oil extraction

Sea buckthorn oil can be obtained in two main ways:

1. Cold pressing is the most gentle way to extract oil from berries or seeds. This method preserves all the beneficial vitamins and minerals.
2. Solvent extraction – from sea buckthorn seeds. This method extracts more oil, but may involve chemical solvents, which is not recommended for consumption.

Compound

Sea buckthorn oil contains:

• Fatty acids – omega-7 (palmitoleic acid), omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, which are important for maintaining healthy skin and blood vessels.
• Vitamins – A, E, C, which makes the oil a powerful antioxidant.
• Flavonoids, phytosterols – have anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties.

Application

In medicine:

• Healing wounds and burns – sea buckthorn oil promotes rapid restoration of damaged skin.
• Treatment of ulcers and erosions – effective for gastritis, stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers due to its enveloping and healing properties.
• Prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis – beneficial fatty acids help normalize cholesterol levels in the blood.
• Gynecology – used to treat cervical erosion and inflammatory diseases.

In cosmetology:

• Skin care – the oil moisturizes and nourishes the skin, improves complexion, and is effective for dermatitis and psoriasis.
• Hair care – the oil strengthens hair, stimulates its growth, improves the structure of hair and scalp.

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Indications sea buckthorn oil

The drug is used for:

• Haemorrhoids.
• Skin diseases.
• Radiation skin lesions.
• Proctitis.
• Burns.
• Inflammation and diseases of the mucous membranes.
• Colpitis.
• Ulcers.
• Anal fissures.
• Periodontitis.
• Pharyngitis.
• Prevention of eye diseases.
• Oncological diseases.
• Increasing the body's resistance to harmful environmental factors.

These are the main diseases for which there are indications for the use of sea buckthorn oil.

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Release form

Sea buckthorn oil is available in ampoules, bottles, and gelatin capsules. Bottles can be 20, 50, and 100 ml, and capsules can be 300 or 200 mg of oil. Sea buckthorn oil is an orange-red oily liquid that has a specific odor. Sometimes a small sediment can be seen in the bottle with the oil, which quickly dissolves when the substance is heated.

Please note that 100g of sea buckthorn oil contains at least 180 mg of carotenoids. The oil also contains a complex of biologically active substances from sea buckthorn fruits.

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Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics of sea buckthorn oil - the drug is of plant origin and is made from sea buckthorn fruits. The main effect of the oil on the body is to reduce the effects of toxins, aggressive factors and protect cell membranes with the help of biologically active substances.

Sea buckthorn oil acts as a stimulant of healing processes and helps well with pathological diseases of the skin and mucous membranes. Sea buckthorn oil acts as an antibacterial agent that suppresses the growth of bacteria. It has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive organs and cellular processes in the body. It has a choleretic and enveloping effect.

Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of sea buckthorn oil has not been conducted, since the composition of the drug includes many biologically active substances. The intensity of absorption and absorption of the drug depends on the method of using the oil. Please note that the metabolic products of the drug when administered orally are excreted in urine and feces.

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Dosing and administration

The method of application and doses of sea buckthorn oil are prescribed by a doctor, and they completely depend on the type of application of the drug. Thus, sea buckthorn oil can be taken locally, rectally, orally or by inhalation.

• Locally – rubbing into the skin and applying oil dressings until granulation occurs. In this case, the drug is used once a day or every other day.
• Sea buckthorn oil is also used for gynecological purposes. The oil is used to lubricate tampons, which are used to lubricate the vaginal walls in cases of colpitis, cervical erosion, and endocervicitis. 5-10 ml of sea buckthorn oil is used per tampon, and the course of treatment with the preparations is 10-17 procedures.
• Internally - for damage to the mucous membrane, gastric ulcer. Dose - one teaspoon before meals or 80-10 capsules 2-3 times a day. If the oil is used to treat ulcers, it should be taken one teaspoon three times a day 30 minutes before meals, and also before bed. With increased acidity of the stomach, the oil should be washed down with mineral alkaline water, but not carbonated. The course of treatment is 30-35 days. The oil can also be used as a general tonic, take 2-3 teaspoons a day on an empty stomach.
• Rectally - sea buckthorn oil is used for enemas, after bowel movement. The course of treatment is 2 weeks, for adults it is necessary to do enemas twice a day for 0.5 g of oil, for children - once a day for 0.5 g. There are also suppositories based on sea buckthorn oil.
• Inhalation – for colds and upper respiratory tract diseases. The course of treatment is 10 procedures, 15 minutes each day.

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Use sea buckthorn oil during pregnancy

The use of sea buckthorn oil during pregnancy is permitted. Doctors recommend that expectant mothers keep a bottle of sea buckthorn oil in their medicine cabinets. Since this is the best safe medicine for a pregnant woman, which can be used at any stage of pregnancy. Sea buckthorn oil is recommended for use not only during pregnancy, but also in the postpartum period.

The high content of carotenoids and vitamins, useful substances in sea buckthorn oil makes it the most popular herbal natural remedy during pregnancy. The oil will help to cope with cuts, scratches and wounds, relieve inflammation and speed up the healing process. During pregnancy, sea buckthorn oil can be prescribed in the form of suppositories or liquid oil, both for internal and external use.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of sea buckthorn oil include individual intolerance to the drug, as well as hypersensitivity to the components that make up the drug.

If the drug is used internally, then contraindications are acute inflammatory processes in the liver, gall bladder, pancreas, as well as cholelithiasis.

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Side effects sea buckthorn oil

Side effects of sea buckthorn oil may occur in case of overdose of the drug, improper use or allergic reaction to the components of the oil. The most common side effects of sea buckthorn oil:

• Burning sensation
• Redness
• Itching
• When used internally - diarrhea, bitterness in the mouth
• Allergic reactions.

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Overdose

An overdose of the drug may occur when taking a large amount of the drug at one time. In this case, it is necessary to wash out the stomach, take absorbents, for example, activated carbon, and seek medical help.

In case of overdose, the patient may feel nausea, headache, vomiting, convulsions, confusion, diarrhea, skin dermatitis. In some cases, a shock condition may occur, the treatment of which requires symptomatic therapy.

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Interactions with other drugs

The interaction of sea buckthorn oil with other drugs has not been thoroughly studied. But to date, there have been cases of pathological effects of the drug on the human body due to interaction with other drugs.

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Storage conditions

The storage conditions for sea buckthorn oil are the same as for any medicinal product. Sea buckthorn oil should be stored in a dry, cool place protected from bright sunlight, at a temperature of 8 to 15 degrees.

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Special instructions

Sea buckthorn is a multivitamin remedy used in medicine, cosmetology and other industries. Its fruits are painkillers and granulating substances.

The value of sea buckthorn is that it retains its beneficial properties under any conditions, even after prolonged freezing. Sea buckthorn oil is a popular remedy in both cosmetology and medicine. The oil has an affordable price, but it can also be prepared at home. Preparations based on sea buckthorn oil, like the oil itself, have an anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and vitaminizing effect.

Shelf life

The shelf life of sea buckthorn oil is 24 months, i.e. 2 years. After this period, the drug must be disposed of. It is strictly forbidden to use sea buckthorn oil after the expiration date, as this can cause uncontrolled allergic reactions and worsening of the symptoms of the disease.

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