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Sea-buckthorn oil for burns: chemical, solar, burns with boiling water, in children

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Bright yellow berries of sea-buckthorn possess a set of valuable substances for the human body, which determine the pharmacological effect of the oil obtained from them, which can restore not only the burned skin, but also the mucous membranes of internal organs affected by thermal and chemical burns. Regular treatment of burned skin surfaces leads to their recovery on average in two weeks. Physicians note the effectiveness of sea buckthorn oil even in cases of burn of the cornea of the eyeball

This oil is produced from the pulp of berries, the fat content of which is 3-10%. It refers to the pharmacological group of drugs that affect the metabolic processes in tissues.

The anti-burn properties of this oil have been known for a very long time. Even the great Persian doctor Avicenna recommended treating burns with sea buckthorn oil.

This drug is taken internally with damage to the mucous membrane of the upper digestive organs. In cases of severe lesions of internal organs - as part of complex therapy with medicines.

Sea buckthorn oil with burns with boiling water, which is very painful and often affects the deep layers of the skin, and sometimes subcutaneous tissue, because the tissues are affected not only by temperature, but by evaporation processes. With this type of burn, the application of oil compresses has a noticeable positive effect already on the fifth day after the burn.

Therapy consists in preliminary disinfection of the affected areas and the use of oil sterile applications, fixed with a sterile bandage (but not plaster - the surface should breathe). Disinfection and cleaning of the wound surface is carried out with each dressing. Duration of treatment is approximately five days.

Damage to a serious degree requires medical care and the use of medications prescribed by a specialist, and possibly stay in the hospital. However, in this case, it is not worth neglecting sea-buckthorn oil.

When burned on the face skin, it is simply treated with a cotton pad or a tampon soaked in oil. It is applied to the burned skin of the face with caution. Do not rub it and wash it off - the product itself will be absorbed by the damaged surface, contributing to its speedy healing.

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Indications of the sea buckthorn oil for burns

Use oil from sea-buckthorn is shown and with light burn lesions, accompanied only by hyperemia and soreness. The oil applied to the burned areas of the skin acts as a light analgesic and protects the inflamed skin from secondary infection. For example, sea buckthorn oil with sunburn will remove redness, will have an emollient and moisturizing effect. Pain sensations and puffiness will disappear within 24 hours.

However, it must be remembered that at the first moment after receiving the burn, oil is not used. At once it is necessary to cool the place of the burn in order to minimize the surface of damage with the help of cold water or ice, at the same time, thus providing easy anesthesia.

Any oil, including sea buckthorn, applied immediately after the burn, prevents the cooling of the lesion. Oils are not first aid for burns!

But a little later in the process of treatment, this tool will be absolutely necessary. Application in the complex treatment of sea buckthorn oil accelerates the rate of tissue regeneration, as a result, skin cells or mucous membranes are updated faster and, in the main, there are no scars, scarring, spots and other traces on the skin.

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Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics oil from berries of sea-buckthorn is determined by its constituent useful substances. Provitamin A, B vitamins (1, 2, 3, 6, 9), ascorbic acid and phylloquinone provide nutrition, promote cellular renewal and regeneration of skin cells. Their action is complemented by elements of the periodic table - Fe, Mg, Ca, Mn, Ni and others. Organic, poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids, amino acids, plant hormones and phytoncides - it's easier to list components that are not found in sea buckthorn. All this diversity provides the oil with a wide range of therapeutic and prophylactic properties.

In the treatment of all types of burns, its active wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties, the ability to stimulate the natural production of collagen fibers and keratin in the skin and mucous membranes, and maintain a normal level of fluid in their cells are of paramount importance. Sea-buckthorn oil, applied to the skin, protects it and activates its own protective functions, prevents the oxidation of tissues.

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Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of sea buckthorn oil is not described, this product contains a large and diverse complex of natural bioactive components.

The degree of absorption depends on the way of consumption. Metabolism products when ingested are excreted by the intestine and kidneys.

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Dosing and administration

In the complex therapy of burn lesions of the skin and internal organs, with light degrees - monotherapy is possible.

Outer - in the form of oil applications on the affected areas.

Orally - one teaspoon two or three times a day before meals.

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Use of the sea buckthorn oil for burns during pregnancy

Use during pregnancy of this drug is allowed. A natural and safe oil can help with burn injuries to a pregnant woman and a nursing mother.
However, planning a pregnancy and in the first trimester with sea buckthorn oil you need to be more careful, an overabundance of vitamin A is not at all useful in this period.

Sea-buckthorn oil can be used for burns in children from the very first days of life, doing with it sterile bandages or simply lubricating the surface of the skin with a tampon moistened with oil.

Contraindications

Contraindications to use: sensitization of the organism to sea-buckthorn; diseases of the liver, pancreas and gallbladder; diarrhea.

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Side effects of the sea buckthorn oil for burns

Side effects: allergies; burning in the place of impact; oral - bitter taste in the mouth.

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Storage conditions

Keep a year and a half in a dark cool place.

Reviews about the use of sea buckthorn oil for burns

Both consumers and medical workers respond about the oil from sea-buckthorn berries as a means for skin regeneration very positively. Even there are reviews with photos and assurances that this oil can save from skin transplantation, and very quickly, and burns in a photo of a large area.

Small lesions are treated with earwax, soaked in sea buckthorn oil.

Lack of oil - a bright color, smears everything and clothes, and bed linens, while almost not washed. So you need to handle carefully.

Some consumers are faced with counterfeit products, however, you can prepare the oil yourself, there are lots of recipes, but for treatment of burns it must be sterilized in a water bath.

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Sea-buckthorn oil for burns: chemical, solar, burns with boiling water, in children" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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