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The oil obtained from sea buckthorn contains not only all the vitamins necessary for the proper functioning of the human body, but also more than one hundred and ninety active substances that improve the digestive system, cardiovascular system and skin condition. A natural remedy is especially recommended for people struggling with ulcers (reduces pain and treats erosion or ulcer of the stomach and duodenum), intestinal diseases and hypertension. Let’s see what else can help us with sea buckthorn oil and how to use it for medicinal purposes.
Sea buckthorn oil: how is it made?
Tempting with a beautiful, fruity aroma and an intense, orange-red color, the oil is obtained from the fruits or seeds of sea buckthorn, which undergo a cold-pressed process. The composition of the natural remedy includes almost 200 active substances that have a very beneficial effect on our health, and above all, support the digestive system. Among the key ones, all flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, vitamins A, B, E, C, K, unsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and phytosterols should be mentioned. Thanks to them, sea buckthorn oil acts as:
• antioxidant
• antibacterial
• anti-inflammatory
• astringent
• disinfectant
• strengthening (for the immune system)
• lowers bad cholesterol
• neutralizes free radicals
Sea buckthorn oil and ulcers and much more
Sea buckthorn oil should be extremely useful for people struggling with ulcers and other gastrointestinal diseases. For ulcers, the recommended dose is three drops per day, taken regularly for three weeks, about thirty minutes before a meal. In order for the treatment to produce the desired results, it is necessary to balance the diet, focus on light and small meals and avoid drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. Its maximum duration is three months.
Sea buckthorn oil will also help in the treatment of intestinal diseases. How to use it practically? If we add a few drops of the drug to the enema mixture, we will make up for the nutrient deficiency in the digestive tract. This treatment will also protect us from uncontrolled bowel movements during surgery.
Sea buckthorn oil and the heart and blood vessels
Like the digestive system, sea buckthorn oil acts on our heart and blood vessels. Its phytosterols regulate blood pressure (prevent hypertension) and reduce the risk of atherosclerotic lesions and prevent coronary heart disease, stroke and heart attacks. Sea buckthorn oil also lowers LDL cholesterol.
Sea buckthorn oil and skin
Sea buckthorn oil can be used not only inside but also outside. If we apply it directly to the skin, we will not only improve its condition, but we can also support the treatment of burns, frostbite or inflammation of the skin and accelerate the healing process. Sea buckthorn oil is also used in the treatment of eczema, skin allergies and acne scars. Also supports the fight against stretch marks.
Sea buckthorn oil: use in cosmetics
The benefits of sea buckthorn oil were also appreciated by representatives of the cosmetic industry. It is a popular ingredient in creams designed for dry, irritated skin. How does natural cosmetics work? The antioxidants contained in sea buckthorn oil eliminate the harmful activity of free radicals and thus restore the skin and prevent adverse aging processes. By applying a natural remedy directly to the skin, we protect it from the harmful effects of external factors and excessive drying.
Sea buckthorn oil can also be used to treat excessively loose, dry and brittle hair. Natural cosmetics will also help eliminate the problem of dandruff.
How to make sea buckthorn oil macerate?
Thoroughly wash the berries of sea buckthorn, wipe through a strainer and squeeze the juice from them. The latter can be safely drunk. Spread the grated fruit on paper and let dry. Then crush them in a coffee grinder, put in a jar and pour olive oil in a ratio of two to three. Close the oil jar tightly and set aside in a dark place. After twenty days, strain the contents of the jar through cheesecloth and set aside for another week. Then strain again. Store the prepared macerate in the refrigerator.
Sea buckthorn oil: how to dose?
Sea buckthorn oil should be dosed reasonably. A few drops are advisable before each meal. People struggling with pancreatitis and hepatitis, gallstones and acute cholecystitis should avoid a natural medicine.
