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