Feeling Dry All the Time? Here's the Herb Our Herbalist Reaches For
Do you ever feel dehydrated, even dry no matter what you do?
You drink water.
You use moisturizers.
Maybe you even take supplements.
And yet you still experience:
• Dry skin
• Irritated eyes
• Dry sinuses
• Sensitive digestion
It can feel frustrating, especially when you're already trying to take good care of yourself.
As an herbalist, one of the herbs I often recommend in situations like this is Sea Buckthorn Berry.
After working with medicinal herbs for more than 25 years, I've found that many people think dryness is only a skin issue. But in reality, the body has many tissues that depend on healthy moisture and nourishment. When those tissues become dry or irritated, you may notice it in more than one place at the same time.
What Makes Sea Buckthorn Different?
Sea buckthorn is not one of the herbs people hear about every day.
It doesn't get as much attention as trendy berries or superfoods.
But herbalists have valued it for generations, particularly throughout Eastern Europe and parts of Asia.
Sea buckthorn has a unique nutritional profile.
Sea buckthorn berries are bursting with nutrients like:
• The rare omega-7 fatty acids
• Omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids
• Vitamins A, C, E, and K
What makes it especially interesting is its omega-7 content, a fatty acid that is relatively
uncommon in plants.
Why Herbalists Work With Sea Buckthorn Berries
Sea buckthorn is one of the herbs I think about when someone describes a myriad of health issues, or even suggests a need for bioavailable nutrients.
Supplying an abundance vitamins and minerals of sea buckthorn berries support:
• Skin health
• Heart health
• Immune system
• Liver protection
• Inflammatory resolution
• Blood sugar regulation
• Gut health
• Eye health
To benefit the body in a sustainable way, make nourishing infusions and drink them over time.
How to Use Sea Buckthorn
Sea Buckthorn Tea
• Crush sea buckthorn berries in a kitchen blender
• Add an ounce of dried berries to a1 quart jar
• Cover the berries with a small amount of cold water to preserve the extraction of Omegas
• Add enough boiling water to fill the jar
• Steep for for at least 1 hour. Overnight is fine and even better.
Enjoy 1–2 cups daily.
What Can You Expect?
Sea buckthorn has an enjoyable tart flavor.
Sea buckthorn is not the kind of herb that creates an immediate sensation.
You probably won't feel a dramatic change after one cup of tea.
Instead, many people notice gradual shifts over time.
This is one reason consistency matters so much in your herbal practice.
Herbs often quietly and invisibly at first.
Rest assured they are working.
Practical Takeaway
If you feel dry, irritated, or depleted despite doing all the "right" things, it may be worth looking beyond surface solutions.
Sea buckthorn is one of the herbs herbalists have traditionally used to provide deep nutritional support for the body's tissues.
Sometimes the most helpful herbs are the quiet invisible plant warriors.
The ones that have been loyally supporting people for generations.
Related Reading
Interested in other nourishing herbs? Read our article: Do I Need a Complicated Herbal
Routine? Our Herbalist Explains to learn why many herbalists start with simple, nourishing plants used consistently over time.
About the Author
This article was prepared by Jo Anne Richards, Certified Clinical Herbalist (CCH).
For more than 25 years, Jo Anne has been helping people explore the traditional use of medicinal herbs and natural wellness practices.
