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- Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.
- Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit.
- For an herb, supported by traditional use but minimal or no scientific evidence. For a supplement,little scientific support.
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
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Burns | Refer to label instructions |  [2 stars] Sea buckthorn extracts may speed the healing of skin injuries, including burns.
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Cardiovascular Disease | 10 mg three times daily of a flavonoid extract of sea buckthorn for six weeks | [2 stars] Sea buckthorn berries, their oil, or flavonoid-rich extracts of the fruit have lowered biochemical indicators of increased cardiovascular risk in some, though not all, preliminary and double-blind human studies.
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Dry Eye Syndrome | 2 grams per day of sea buckthorn oil for three months | [2 stars] Sea buckthorn oil contains large amounts of essential fatty acids that are thought to be helpful for both preventing dry eye syndrome and reducing its severity.
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Liver Cirrhosis | 15 grams three times daily of sea buckthorn extract | [2 stars] Preliminary research suggests that sea buckthorn may improve indicators of liver damage.
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Type 1 Diabetes | Refer to label instructions | [2 stars] Animal and preliminary research suggests a connection between sea buckthorn and improved measures of blood sugar control.
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Common Cold and Sore Throat | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] Sea buckthorn has been shown in animal studies to have immune system-enhancing and anti-inflammatory properties, though a clinical trial did not find benefit.
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Eczema | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Sea buckthorn oil contains large amounts of essential fatty acids that are important to skin health inflammation control.
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High Cholesterol | 0.75 ml sea buckthorn oil daily | [1 star] Sea buckthorn contains flavonoids and essential fatty acids that may reduce high cholesterol levels, but little supportive evidence exists. |
Hypertension | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] A limited body of research suggests sea buckthorn may have blood pressure–lowering effects. |
Peptic Ulcer | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Sea buckthorn contains flavonoids and other constituents that promote healing. It has been associated with peptic ulcer improvement, though more research is needed.
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Traditional Use (May Not Be Supported by Scientific Studies)
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