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The benefits of sea buckthorn have been known since the reign of kings. In those days, its medicinal properties were used to maintain health and beauty. From the fruits of the tree they prepare valuable sea buckthorn oil, rich in nutrients that are important for the whole body. It is not surprising that the oil is widely used both in medicine and in cosmetic products.
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Sea buckthorn oil is an oily liquid that has an orange-red color and a characteristic odor.
The main advantage of the product is the balancing of all the useful components that are in it, which enhance the action of each other. This is due to the property of synergism. The composition includes: fruit acid, ascorbic, omega 3,6,9 fatty acids, pectins, salicylic acid, vitamins( E, B1,2,3,6,9, K, P), carotenoids, succinic acid, trace elements( calcium, silicon, iron, magnesium, molybdenum).
Indications
Oil has found wide application. So it is used:
- With radiation injuries.
- Gastroenterology uses the therapeutic properties of sea buckthorn oil for the stomach, with duodenal ulcers, for treating the esophagus in an erosive-ulcerative state.
- In the treatment of mucous membranes and burns of the skin.
- Well proven drug during the treatment of fractures in the rectum and hemorrhoids.
- In gynecology for the treatment of endocervicitis, cervix, which is in an eroded form, colpitis.
Also sea buckthorn oil is a godsend in the world of cosmetology.
Questions of special importance
Before moving on to the rules for using oil, let's talk about some of the nuances of eating sea-buckthorn berries.
For women in the position and nursing babies, the remedy is prescribed only if the woman receives benefits that are incomparable with the risk to the child.
If we talk about the interaction of sea buckthorn with other drugs, no pathological effects on the body were found.
With uncontrolled consumption of sea buckthorn oil, the following symptoms may occur: vomiting, loss of consciousness, diarrhea, desquamation of the epithelium, nausea, pain in the head, convulsions, rash on the skin. Sometimes shock states and oliguria can develop.
In the event of shock, the victim should have a gastric lavage, give adsorbents( for example, activated carbon) to drink and treat to eliminate the symptoms.
How to use in medicine
You can prepare the oil yourself or purchase it at a pharmacy. The second option is preferable, because in this case the tool will be ready and completely sterile. Use it externally, externally, and even as inhalation. Let us consider in more detail the benefits and harm of sea buckthorn oil, and how to take it.
Before you decide to do any of the procedures described below, you need to consult with your doctor without fail.
Sea buckthorn oil in gynecology
For endocervicitis and colpitis, swabs are moistened with oil in the oil, and then the inner side of the vagina, the vaginal area, and the cervical canal are lubricated. For the first disease, the treatment is 10-15 procedures, for the second - 8-12.
In the case of an eroded cervix, the treatment is carried out by inserting a tampon soaked in sea buckthorn oil into the vagina, moving it tightly to the damaged surface. Tampons should be changed daily. The duration of treatment is 8-12 procedures.
If longer therapy is required, it is extended by another 4-6 weeks.
Gastroenterology and proctology
For ulcerative changes in the duodenum and stomach, as well as esophageal diseases, and for gastritis, sea buckthorn oil should be drunk for 1 tsp.2-3 / day. The duration of treatment is 3-4 weeks. If necessary, the course should be repeated after 1-1.5 months.
To heal anal fissures and alleviate the condition of hemorrhoids with sea buckthorn oil, lubricate the affected areas, after applying it on cotton swabs.
If there are pathological processes in the rectum, a cleansing enema should be performed, and then microclysters with oil should be introduced. This therapy is performed 10-12 times. It is possible to fix the result obtained by re-treatment after 4-6 weeks.
Respiratory and Dermatology
But for the treatment of respiratory diseases use the method of inhalation. And strictly in the hospital and under the watchful supervision of medical personnel.
To eliminate skin problems, the lesions are cleaned of dead particles, oil is applied to gauze dressings and applied to focal zones. The frequency of dressing changes - every other day, until the tissue is restored.
Ophthalmology, ENT diseases and dentistry
Sea buckthorn oil is also used for therapy for vision problems, following strict medical recommendations and only under medical supervision.
In case of such otolaryngic diseases such as angina, tonsillitis and pharyngitis, which occur in a chronic form, it is necessary to moisten the cotton swabs with sea buckthorn oil, and then treat the tonsils and throat.
The following manipulations will help in the fight against chronic sinusitis. The gauze is twisted tampons or large turunda, moistened with sea buckthorn oil and inserted into the nose, not forgetting to first clean it. For the result you need to do 8-10 procedures. If the state of health requires, then a second course is carried out after 4-6 weeks.
The oral cavity is often exposed to various diseases. Nerve stomatitis can be cured if it is smeared with sea buckthorn oil or applied to the sores a napkin soaked in oil for a quarter of an hour. The main thing after the procedure is not about an hour.
To get rid of bleeding gums, you should put compresses with oil on them.
This procedure will only eliminate bleeding, but will not get rid of the reason for its appearance. Therefore, consultation of the dentist is necessary.
Exactly the same activities can be carried out for children, but this should take into account the possibility of allergies.
Cosmetology Applications
The cosmetology industry constantly uses sea buckthorn products, including in various care products. Consider the instructions for use of sea buckthorn oil in cosmetology.
Fairy tale for hair
The use of sea buckthorn oil brings a very noticeable result:
- The volume increases.
- Eliminated seborrhea and dandruff.
- Reduces the number of lost hair.
- Lifeless curls become healthier.
- Hairstyle gains density and pomp.
- Curls strengthen and grow faster.
- Reduces the number of split ends at the tips.
- Curls become silky, docile and shiny.
- Oil protects hair from external influences.
The use of sea buckthorn oil is possible as a standalone product, as well as masks or in combination with other therapeutic agents that only increase its impact.
The most popular recipes for hair beauty are:
- To combat split ends, mix sea buckthorn and olive oil in equal parts and apply on the curl tips.
- To restore the strands, take one yolk, add 2 tbsp.lkefir, as well as sea buckthorn oil and honey, 1 tsp. Mixing the mass thoroughly, put it on the hair.
- For the growth of curls and eliminate dandruff, it is recommended to rub oil into the scalp 2 times / week.
Nail health and beauty of the skin
Nails react strongly to the lack of nutritional components in the body and become brittle, dull, exfoliate. Help in the problem can daily rubbing oil in the nail plate and the skin around them.
With sea buckthorn skin of the face overcomes all the difficulties of age: flabbiness, lethargy, wrinkles. That is why it is a frequent component for masks, creams, various products, especially intended for fading skin. As a result, it gains tone, youth, elasticity, loses fine wrinkles.
Strong pigmentation or a lot of freckles? You can whiten them with oil.
Sea buckthorn is also important for flaky, dry-prone, problem and rough skin. To improve its condition, add 2-3 drops of oil directly to a portion of the cream and apply on face.
Beauty of eyelashes
Eyelashes add expressiveness to the look. And sea buckthorn oil is an indispensable tool for their nutrition, softening and fluffy appearance. All you need is to apply sea buckthorn oil daily before going to bed, pre-rubbed between your fingers.
You can use the oil in its pure form, or in combination with castor oil, by mixing them in the same ratio. Such a tandem will be much more useful.
Harm
Despite the healing properties of sea buckthorn oil, there are also contraindications to its use. Thus, it is strictly prohibited to use it for:
- diarrhea;
- acute cholecystitis;
- liver disease;
- allergy to sea buckthorn;
- hepatitis;
- pancreatitis;
- diseases of the gallbladder and pancreas.
If a person has any chronic diseases in the acute stage, the oil can be used only after consulting a doctor. Sea buckthorn oil is a natural remedy. With its reasonable use, you can maintain your health and beauty.
