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Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson

Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin health and dryness, dry eye symptoms, digestive complaints.Based on those ingredients, 289 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sea Buckthorn Juice, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn by Swanson

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: sea buckthorn juice powder. Sea buckthorn is a berry rich in nutrients traditionally used for skin and cardiovascular health.

The capsules also contain inactive ingredients—gelatin, rice flour, maltodextrin, and magnesium stearate—which are fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Sea Buckthorn's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Sea Buckthorn for:

  • Burns Possibly Effective
Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Burns — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for sea buckthorn is mixed. Research suggests it may be possibly effective for burns.

For eczema (atopic dermatitis), the data points to it being possibly ineffective. For other uses—like high cholesterol (dyslipidemia), aging skin, and cancer—there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to rate how well it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sea Buckthorn

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Sea buckthorn is generally well tolerated when eaten as food, but supplement safety hasn't been fully studied, so use caution. High doses may cause yellow staining of the skin; one case reported yellow skin after 100 grams daily for 6 months.

Topical application has caused dryness, irritation, redness, and rash (rash in about 4% of patients in one study). There isn't enough reliable safety data on supplement use while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sea Buckthorn

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Sea Buckthorn.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 289 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Double-check before taking if you use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, clopidogrel, aspirin, etc.)—sea buckthorn may increase bleeding risk. Also check if you take blood pressure medication—sea buckthorn may lower blood pressure further.

Both interactions are Moderate severity.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Sea buckthorn may help with burns, but evidence for other uses is limited or unclear. If you take blood thinners or blood pressure medications, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—the interaction risk is real.

Even though it's a food, we don't have enough safety data on supplements yet, so discuss dose and use with your healthcare provider.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson
Barcode (UPC) 087614112718
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 308826
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
087614112718
IngredientAmount% DV
Sea Buckthorn Juice, Powder400 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Total wellness for mind, body & home Unsurpassed purity & potency 100% money back guaranteed

Skin health

Brand IP Statement(s)

Swanson Science-backed quality since 1969

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day.

Precautions

Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are taking medication or if you have a medical condition.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formula

Source of essential fatty acids

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn by Swanson label

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Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn by Swanson

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Sea Buckthorn Juice, Powder

Interacts with
289 drugs
400 mg per serving Form: Hippophae rhamnoides

Sea buckthorn is a berry-bearing shrub rich in vitamins, carotenoids, and fatty acids that people use for skin, eye, digestive, and heart health. Earl...

Sea Buckthorn Juice, Powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn by Swanson Drug Interactions

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289Drugs
289 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Sea Buckthorn Juice, Powder 289

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn interact with 289 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sea Buckthorn Juice, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Sea Buckthorn Juice, Powder2 drug types · 289 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, sea buckthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Clinical research suggests that sea buckthorn fruit extracts can inhibit platelet aggregation and adhesion to collagen and fibrinogen.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking sea buckthorn with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Taking sea buckthorn appears to reduce blood pressure in some patients.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Sea Buckthorn Juice, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn, from the product label.

Swanson

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
swanson.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn by Swanson: Common Questions

Does Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn by Swanson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn has a known interaction with 289 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm on warfarin or another blood thinner?
Not without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Sea buckthorn can slow how your blood platelets clump, which may increase bleeding risk if you're already on a blood thinner like warfarin, clopidogrel, or aspirin.
Will this lower my blood pressure?
Sea buckthorn may reduce blood pressure in some people. If you already take blood pressure medication, combining them could lower it too much, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Does sea buckthorn really work for eczema?
The research we have suggests it's probably not effective for eczema, even though it's sometimes promoted for skin conditions. It may help with burns, but evidence for other skin uses is limited.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate it well, but high doses may cause yellow staining of the skin. If you apply it topically, some people develop dryness, redness, or rash. Supplement safety hasn't been fully studied, so start with the label dose and watch how you feel.
Is this safe to take while breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data on supplement doses while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing—they can help you decide what's right for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Sea Buckthorn

Interacts with 289 drugs

Sea buckthorn is a berry-bearing shrub rich in vitamins, carotenoids, and fatty acids that people use for skin, eye, digestive, and heart health. Early research is promising for a few uses l...

Read the full Sea Buckthorn monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Full Spectrum Sea Buckthorn's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Sea Buckthorn 7 references
  1. Johansson AK, Korte H, Yang B, et al. Sea buckthorn berry oil inhibits platelet aggregation. J Nutr Biochem 2000;11:491-5.. PubMed
  2. Grad, S. C., Muresan, I., and Dumitrascu, D. L. Generalized yellow skin caused by high intake of sea buckthorn. Forsch.Komplementmed. 2012;19(3):153-156. PubMed
  3. Vlasov, V. V. [Hippophae oil in the treatment of superficial skin burns]. Vestn.Dermatol Venerol. 1970;44(6):69-72.
  4. Chang BB, Wang F Xu TY Zhang QQ He J Zhang XJ Li J. Total flavones of Hippophae rhamnoides L. for essential hypertension: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine. 2009;9(11):1207-1213. DOI
  5. Olas B, Kontek B, Szczesna M, et al. Inhibition of blood platelet adhesion by phenolics rich fraction of Hippophae rhamnoides L. fruits. J Physiol Pharmacol. 2017;68(2):223-9.
  6. Larmo P, Järvinen R, Laihia J, et al. Effects of a sea buckthorn oil spray emulsion on dry eye. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2019;42(4):428-433. PubMed
  7. De Seta F, Caruso S, Di Lorenzo G, Romano F, Mirandola M, Nappi RE. Efficacy and safety of a new vaginal gel for the treatment of symptoms associated with vulvovaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study. Ma PubMed

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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