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Sea buckthorn

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Hippophae rhamnoides
Family: Elaeagnaceae  ·  Parts used: Fruit, Leaf, Seed  ·  Also known as: common sea buckthorn, seaberry

Key actions

Anti-inflammatoryAntidiabetic (blood-sugar lowering)AntioxidantEmollient / skin-soothingImmunomodulator / immune supportVulnerary (wound healing)

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • Cardiovascular / heart healthGood
  • Arthritis / joint painTraditional
  • Blood sugar / diabetes supportTraditional
  • BruisingTraditional
  • Cold & fluTraditional
  • EczemaTraditional
  • Immune supportTraditional
  • Inflammation (general)Traditional
  • Metabolic supportTraditional
  • Skin irritationTraditional
  • WoundsTraditional

Selected studies & references

ReviewAdvance in Hippophae rhamnoides polysaccharides: extraction, structural characteristics, pharmacological activity, structure-activity relationship and application (2024)
ReviewResearch progress of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease (2024)
ReviewPhytochemistry and pharmacology of sea buckthorn (Elaeagnus rhamnoides; syn. Hippophae rhamnoides): progress from 2010 to 2021 (2023)
ReviewHealth promoting properties and sensory characteristics of phytochemicals in berries and leaves of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) (2022)
ReviewEthnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and dermatological effects of Hippophae rhamnoides L.: a review (2021)
ReviewWhy is sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) so exceptional? A review (2020)
ReviewMedicinal and therapeutic potential of Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) (2011)
PreclinicalChemopreventive and therapeutic effects of Hippophae rhamnoides L. fruit peels evaluated in preclinical models of breast carcinoma (2025)

All 17 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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