A Magical, Beneficial Oil

Girl Around The World — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 01:30:56 +0000

The palm tree’s coconut is a commonly known tropical fruit, which can actually be classified as either a fruit, nut or a seed. Inside a coconut is a supply of coconut milk which is beneficial for health, and is tasty. Upon being boiled, the coconut milk turns into a cream, and an oil known as coconut oil separates from the cream. Coconut oil is extremely beneficial in many ways; find out all about this magical oil here!!

Coconut Oil in Cooking:

Coconut oil is commonly used in cooking, especially for frying. It is also a popular flavour in many South Asian food. Recently, despite its high saturated fat content, virgin coconut oil has become really popular. It works really well in baked goods, pastries and sautés. Coconut oil is used by movie theatres to pop popcorn, as it adds a large amount of fat in the process. It was described in a newspaper article as having a “Haunting, nutty flavour with an inch of sweetness”.

Coconut Oil in Industry:

Coconut oil has been tested for use for diesel engine fuel. In this manner, it can be applied to power generators and transport that use diesel engines.

The Phillipines, Vanuatu, Samoa, and several other tropic island countries can use coconut oil as an alternative fuel source to run automobiles. These include trucks, buses, and power generators. Further research into the potential of coconut oil as a fuel for electricity generation is being carried out in the islands of the pacific, although to date it seems that it is not useful as a fuel source due to the cost of labour and supply constraints.

Coconut oil had been tested for use as en engine lubricant, and as a tranformer oil. Also, acids derived from coconut oil can be used as weedkillers.

Skin, Healthcare & Personal Uses:

Coconut oil can be used as a moisturiser, which softens the skin and feeds it nurtients, and it can be used to reduce protein loss when used in hair.

Before electrical lighting was created, coconut oil was the primary oil used for illumination in India.

Coconut oil is an important base ingredient for the manufacture of soap. Soap made with coconut oil tends to be hard, although it retains more water than those made with other oils and increases manufacturer earnings. It is more soluble (dissolves better) in hard water and salt water with other soaps allowing it to lather more easily. A basic coconut oil soap is clear when it is melted and a bright white when hardened.

You may also use coconut oil as an insect repellent. It may be effective to prevent sand fleas from penetrating the skin, and prevents / soothes itchy bites.

50 Uses for Coconut Oil:

1. In cooking; it’s easy to work with as it has a high smoke point. It’s good for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter

2. Added to foods or drinks daily for energy

3. As a coffee creamer when added to coffee, or it could be used in tea

4. On the skin as a basic lotion

5. In homemade deodorant or deodorant bars

6. As an eye-makeup remover

7. As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom)

8. Ingesting coconut oil every day can help with allergy symptoms and can increase mental awareness

9. To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin

10. To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy

11. As a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen

12. As a delicious tropical massage oil

13. A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of frizz

14. Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub

15. Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick

16. It can help skin heal faster after injury or infection

17. As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours

18. In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to soothe irritation (also good for baby!)

19. There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help to prevent or reverse Alzheimers

20. Mixed with apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for head lice

21. Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms

22. Nursing moms can take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients

23. Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds for an all-day energy boost

24. Coconut oil naturally clears up cold sores

25. Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu

26. As a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe or in cooking

27. After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing of sunburn

28. Is an immediate source of energy when eaten that isn’t stored as fat

29. As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion

30. It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis

31. Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites

32. Can help resolve acne when used regularly

33. Can be rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth

34. I’ve used in kids ears to help speed ear infection healing

35. A small amount can be rubbed into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only… test a small area first)

36. By itself as a great tanning oil

37. Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily

38. Can help improve sleep when taken daily

39. To help soothe the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy

40. Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety

41. By itself, it can be used as a natural deodorant

42. Apply externally to pets struggling with skin issues

43. On hands after doing the dishes to avoid dry skin

44. Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils, it can be used as a natural bug repellent

45. It can be used as an anti-aging facial moisturiser

46. On your dry, cracked heels to help repair and soften the skin

47. On your cuticles to help your nails grow

48. Rub into elbows daily to help with dry, flaky elbows

49. Helps to avoid chlorine exposure when swimming

50. Internally while pregnant to help provide baby necessary fats for development

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