Evidence supporting the use of: Sea Buckthorn Oil
For the health condition: Convalescence
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Sea Buckthorn Oil has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in parts of Asia and Eastern Europe, for aiding convalescence—the recovery period following illness or injury. In traditional systems such as Tibetan and Chinese medicine, it has been valued for its purported ability to stimulate tissue regeneration, support immune function, and improve overall vitality during recovery. The oil is rich in vitamins (notably vitamin E and C), carotenoids, and omega fatty acids, which are believed to help restore strength and accelerate healing.
However, scientific evidence directly supporting Sea Buckthorn Oil's efficacy specifically for convalescence is limited. While some modern studies have shown its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, these are mostly preclinical or small-scale human studies and do not focus specifically on post-illness recovery. Thus, the use of Sea Buckthorn Oil for convalescence is primarily justified by traditional rather than robust scientific evidence.
Other ingredients used for Convalescence
aloe veraalpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
arabinogalactan
astaxanthin
astragalus
Beta-Glucan
bilberry
black currant
bovine
bovine liver
branched-chain amino acids
bupleurum falcatum
cat's claw
caterpillar mushroom
chlorella
colostrum
cordyceps
turmeric
elderberry
eleuthero
fish protein
garlic bulb
ginger
gotu kola
grape
green tea
iron
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-cysteine
l-glutamine
l-glycine
lactoferrin
lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
milk
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
pollen
pomegranate
protein
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
quail egg
reishi mushroom
shiitake mushroom
spirulina
vitamin C
vitamin D
whey protein
zinc
jiaogulan
bee pollen
lingzhi
haliotis
cistanche
ganoderma
royal jelly
fulvic acid
goji berry
algae
Alcohol
Animal Tissue
Antler
Ambergris
Auricularia
Albumin
Andrographis
Algal protein
Alkylglycerols
Animal protein
Butter
Blackthorn
Beef Protein
Beef
Beef liver
Bone Marrow
Bovine Protein
Bacteria
BCAA
Bupleurum
Bird's nest
Chinese Mountain Ant
Coriolus mushroom
Codonopsis
Chinese Pond Turtle
Centella asiatica
Chicken
Dialyzable Leukocyte Extract
D-Ribose
Dipeptide
Egg
Elk antler
Euglena gracilis
Egg protein
fibroblast growth factor
Milk Protein
Mistletoe
Quinoa Protein
Other health conditions supported by Sea Buckthorn Oil
AcneAge Spots
Aging (prevention)
Arthritis
Asthma
Bleeding (external)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Convalescence
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Eye Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes
Hypertension
Inflammation
Influenza
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Nerve Damage
Oral Surgery