COCONUT OIL AND ITS BENEFITS
COCONUT OIL AND ITS BENEFITS
What is Coconut Oil ?
Coconut is a type of palm that generally grows in the tropics and a member of the palm tree family. The length of coconut trees exceed 20 meters and the lifespan varies between 90 and 100 years. They start to bear fruit between 7 and 13 years of this period and produce nearly 60 years of fruit. It is possible to use coconuts in many areas not only with its fragrance but also with its solution to many problems. Coconut can be consumed uncooked and also it is an edible oil. Coconut oil is used in many different sectors through its fragrance and taste.
What are the benefits of coconut oil, what does it do?
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• Coconut oil has both antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.(1,2)
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• Balances skin oiling, prevents acne and pimple formation.(3)
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• Provides quick healing of wounds and cuts.(4)
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How to Obtain Coconut Oil?
The outer brown shell of the coconut is peeled off and the inner white layer is used. Then the white layer is dried and coconut oil is obtained by cold-press method. For more detailed information on how herbal oils are obtained, you can read our article titled as "Herbal Oil Production Methods".
What are the usage areas of Coconut Oil?
Coconut oil has different usage areas. Coconut oil is edible oil; it is also widely used in the food industry due to its pleasant aroma. Palm wine can be obtained by fermenting the coconut sap, coconut oil can be used in cakes and to make popcorn. It is a kind of oil that frequently used in cosmetic areas.
How To Use Coconut Oil?
Coconut oil is in solid form below 24 ° C and changes to liquid form at room temperature. You can use coconut oil by using of a few drops on the needed area.
References:
- 1-J.B. Taheri, F.W. Espineli, H. Lu, M. Asayesh, M. Bakhshi, Journal of Biological Sciences, vol. 5, pp. 456-459, 2010M.R. Nakhostin, B. Hooshmand, "Antimicrobial effect ofcoconut flour on oral microflora: An in vitro study,” Research
- 2-Gopala Krishna A. G., Raj G., Bhatnagar A. S., Prasanth K. P., & Chandrashekar P. (2010). Coconut oil: Chemistry, production and its applications – A review. Indian Coconut Journal, 53, 15–27
- 3-DebMandal M., & Mandal S. (2011). Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.: Arecaceae): In health promotion and disease prevention. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 4, 241–247. 10.1016/S1995-7645(11)60078-3
- 4-Nevin K. G., & Rajamohan T. (2010). Effect of topical application of virgin coconut oil on skin components and antioxidant status during dermal wound healing in young rats. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 23, 290–297. 10.1159/000313516