Benefits of Coconut oil




Coconut Oil is known as the "tree of life,”. It is the wonderful fruit of the coconut palm. Coconut oil is also known as coconut butter. Coconut oil is tropical oil and it is extracted from copra. Coconut flour is a great provider of vital vitamins C, E, B1, B6, B3 and B5. It also contains such minerals as calcium, selenium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Coconut oil is an important base ingredient for the manufacture of soap. It is more soluble in hard water and salt water than other soaps allowing it to lather more easily.


Coconut Oil is having many benefits. Here we will study the benefits of the coconut Oil.


Coconut Oil Benefits In Skin Care:

1. Excellent massage oil for the skin as well.

2. It acts as an effective moisturizer on all types of skins including dry skin.

3. Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections.

4. Minimize and stop wrinkles, dark spots and loose skin.

5. Minimizes effects and impact of sun damage on skin.

6. No chance of having any adverse side effects on the skin.

7. It has been found to have anti-aging, regenerative effects.

8. A safe solution for preventing dryness and flaking of skin.

9. Free of internal use and external use side effects.

10. Helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties.

11. Coconut oil is anti-inflammatory, so it's possible it would bring some relief from bug bites, as it promotes healing.

12. It can help bring back a youthful appearance.

13. The coconut oil will aid in removing the outer layer of dead skin cells, making the skin smoother. The skin will become more evenly textured with a healthy "shine".

14. Coconut oil contains high levels of anti-oxidants which help to protect the body from free radicals and prevent degenerative diseases and premature aging.


Coconut Oil Benefits In Hair Care: 


1. It is the best natural nutrition for hair.

2. Conditioned hair and with little or no dandruff (Do regular massage of the head with coconut oil).

3. It helps in healthy growth of hair.

4. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair.

5. Best Source for Hair Care.

6. It softens the hair and conditions the scalp.

7. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair.



Coconut Oil Benefits In Health care: 


1. It improves your heart health. Coconut oil is beneficial for the heart. It contains about 50% lauric acid, which helps in preventing various heart problems including high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.

2. It also reduces the incidence of injury in arteries and therefore helps in preventing atherosclerosis.

3. Very useful in reducing weight. It contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that help in taking off excessive weight.

4. Easy to digest and it helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and enzymes systems.

5. Support your immune system.

6. It increases the body metabolism by removing stress on pancreases.

7. Relief from kidney problems.

8. Relief from heart diseases.

9. Relief from high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and cancer, dental care, and bone strength.

10. It prevents various stomach and digestion related problems including irritable bowel syndrome.

11. It help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc., that cause indigestion.

12. It strengthens the immune system as it contains antimicrobial lipids, lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid which have antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties.

13. Coconut oil also helps in absorption of other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

14. It helps in fighting harmful bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes and heliobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as giardia lamblia.

15. Coconut oil is very effective against a variety of infections due to its antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties.

16. It also helps in effective utilization of blood glucose, thereby preventing and treating diabetes.

17. It helps in dealing with viruses and bacteria causing diseases such as herpes, influenza, cytomegalovirus, and even HIV.

18. Coconut oil is very soothing and hence it helps in removing stress.

19. It also kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and gonorrhea.

20. Coconut oil helps in controlling blood sugar, and improves the secretion of insulin.

21. It includes calcium and magnesium which are necessary for development of bones.

22. Coconut oil helps in preventing kidney and gall bladder diseases. It also helps in dissolving kidney stones.

23. It helps in getting strong teeth and also stops tooth decay.

24. Reduces the viral load of HIV patients.

25. Coconut oil helps in boosting energy and endurance, and enhances the performance of athletes.

26. The gentle massage of this oil will relax you and take the focus away from the stress.

27. It can be used as a sexual lubricant, it will weaken latex condoms.

28. Coconut contains many health benefits and is a nutritious source of meat, milk juice and oil.

29. It possesses many health benefits due to its fiber, vitamins and nutritional content.

30. The coconut oil is a different sort of saturated fat that reacts differently in our bodies.

31. Coconut oil is anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial.

32. Coconut oil is used in many mosquito repellents as a natural product.


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5 comments:

Reena on October 11, 2011 at 5:04 AM said...

great post!!! It's amazing how we can get a lot of benefits from just one fruit!

Cool SMS on October 11, 2011 at 8:04 PM said...

Nice post and well explained.
Happy 2 read this article :-)

Lauren Schwaiger on October 21, 2011 at 12:38 PM said...

Coconut oil has been used since the beginning of time as a beauty secret. I keep a jar in the kitchen for cooking and a jar in my bathroom for use every day as a natural moisturizer. It's even great to put on the tips of your hair for extra shine. It's also great to prevent stretch marks if your pregnant. Well enough said. I loved your post, very informative :)

Lauren on October 21, 2011 at 2:53 PM said...

What a great article! I fell in love with coconut oil a few years ago. I've always known that coconut oil is wonderful for your hair & skin but didn't know of all the health benefits you listed in your article - Thanks for the info!

Anonymous said...

Is it best to use refined or unrefined?

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