Studies conducted in the 20th century confirm numerous beneficial characteristics. The berries appear to be an unsurpassed natural source of vitamins A and several other carotenes, tocopherols (vitamin E and other compounds), and flavonoids. It is second only to Rose hips and Acerola in vitamin C content. They are also rich in several other vitamins, including B1, B2, K and P as well as in numerous microelements. Furthermore, the berries have a remarkably high content of essential fatty acids and phytosterols.

Biochemical Analysis and Composition of SBT Oil

1. Fat-soluble vitamin B1, B2, E, A, K, etc.
2. Fatty acid: lauric acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid, etc.
3. Flavonoid
4. Trace elements: Fe, Zn, Mn, Mo, Se, Ni, Sn, Si, K, NA, Cu, Mg, I, etc.
5. Carotenoids: B-carotin, Y-carotin, lycopene, crytoxanthin, etc.
6. Steroids: B-sitosterol, B-amyrin, a-amyrin

 

Nutritive and Healthcare Values of SBT Oil

A summary of the claims of effects of SBT oils, as found in the existing literature and on-going clinical studies:

Antioxidation
· Maintains membrane structure and functions
· Effects better than vitamin E

Chemical Intoxication
· Protects heart and liver against chemical-induced damage
· Suppresses lipid peroxidation and maintain the normal functions of the cells

Immune Function
· Antagonizes the effects of the immune suppressor
· Improves specific and nonspecific immune functions
· Alleviates the immune suppression caused by chemotherapy of cancer patients

Cardiovascular Disease
· Decreases the levels of plasma total cholesterol and triacylglycerols and increases plasma HDL-cholesterol level
· Inhibits platelet aggregation
· Retards formation of sclerosis and thrombus

Skin
· Speeds up healing of burns
· Promotes tissue regeneration
· Remedies irradiation dermatitis
· Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects
· Improves fatty acid composition of plasma lipids and symptoms of topic dermatitis

Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers
· Protective and remedial effects on experimental gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer
· Increases the hydrophobicity of the surface of gastric mucosa
· Retards gastric emptying process
· Inhibits gastric secretion
· Dilutes ulcer-inducing factors
· Sitosterol and sitosterol glycoside are suggested to be among the major anti-ulcerative components
· Antioxidants including tocopherols and tocotrienols and cartenoids possibly also responsible components

Cancer
· Antimutagenic effects
· Inhibitive effect on growth of tumor cells


Traditional uses of Sea Buckthorn oils may promote the recuperation of skin injuries and support the healing of skin diseases. Benefits are supported by the research in clinical studies. Its potential medicinal value may be associated with its apparent ability to promote the regeneration of the skin. Further studies may reinforce current studies suggesting that SBT oil can be used to advance the recovery of various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, burns, bad-healing wounds, and the skin-damaging effects of sun, therapeutic radiation treatment and cosmetic laser surgery