It’s a shrub whose leaves, flowers, seeds, and berries are used in teas, oils, or concentrates for a number of health problems. Sea buckthorn is thought to remove free radicals, molecules that can damage cells. It’s not been proven in human studies, but people take sea buckthorn to treat stomach, skin, and respiratory problems, boost immunity, and improve eyesight, among other reasons.
Limited evidence shows that sea buckthorn may help with:
- Dry eyes
- Atopic dermatitis