Many moms use Sea Buckthorn oil to heal stretch marks. Most moms I know use
it externally but I have heard of it for internal use as well. I do not know
of its safety if used internally.


Disclaimer: The following info is from an herb site I frequently order from.
I have no financial interest in the company or product.


http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/oilprofile/sea_buckthorn.php


Sea Buckthorn Oil Profile


Botanical Name- Hippophae rhamnoides
Origin- Russia
Extraction- Cold Pressed
Part Extracted- Seed and Berry
Shelf life- 2-3 years
Kosher Certified- No
Notes- The Sea Buckthorn Oil offered by Mountain Rose Herbs was processed by
the cold press method of the entire berry including seed and fruit.
This particular oil will solidify if exposed to low temperatures, and it is
best left at room temperature.
The oil of Sea Buckthorn in its undiluted and concentrated form will stain
skin, surfaces and clothing. Use caution, spread evenly and dilute.
No additives, preservatives, or other foreign agents have been used or
included in the manufacturing of this oil. Suitable for medicinal and
cosmetic use.

Specifications
Color- Deep amber
Odor- Fatty/Characteristic
Free Fatty Acid- 0.5%
Heavy Metals- None Detected
Iodine Value- 86
Pesticides- None Detected
Peroxide Value- <2.0 
Saponification Value-
Specific Gravity- 0.915
pH- 3.43

Fatty Acids and Constituents 
Beta Carotene- 254 I.U./100 g
Vitamin E- 123 mg/100g 
Lycopene- 0.18%
Linoleic- 17.50%
Oleic- 34.99%
Palmitic- 24.36%
Palmitoleic- 20.15%
Stearic- 1.20%

A Short Introduction
Sea Buckthorn oil is produced by the cold pressing of the entire fruiting
body that this small shrub produces. A small layer of oil is isolated within
a vat of pressed material which is then vacuumed off and separated as "pure
oil". This helps to explain the requirement of upwards to 10 pounds of
berries to produce 1 pound of oil.
This marvelous oil has copious amounts of Phytosterol, Vitamin E,
Beta-Carotene, Anti-Oxidants, and Carotenoid which helps to substantiate its
relatively high success rate as a skin repairing and conditioning oil.
Sea Buckthorn has been traditionally used for a wide range of skin ailments
for its revered nourishing, regenerative, and restorative actions. Sea
Buckthorn oil is used superficially to assist in healing skin injuries,
burns, wounds, eczema, lesions, sun damaged skin, and abrasions. Current
studies are being performed on its ability to combat wrinkles, acute dryness
and other symptoms of prematurely aged skin.
This deep colored oil is obtained from the whole berries of the scrubby
brush Hippophae Rhamnoides which is a native to Russia, and northern parts
of China and Mongolia, and produces a thick, red/orange oil with the
consistency and viscosity of syrup.

Medicinal Use
Because of its overwhelming popularity as a skin treatment, recent findings
and further studies have substantiated its success rate when used
internally.
As an internal dietary supplement It has shown to help promote healthy blood
circulation, the rudimentary treatment of colitis, stomach ulcers, and as
soothing agent for the gastro-intestinal tract.
The general consensus in the alternative health care industry agrees upon
using 1 tablespoon or four to five 500 mg capsules daily.

Constituents
Vitamin C, Vitamins A, B1, B2, E, and other mixed Tocopherols and
Phytosterols, Flavonoids and numerous other essential fatty acids.

 

 

Melissa Cole

LLLL, WIC PC and 2009 exam hopeful


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