An introduction from: Annies Remedy.com [http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail347.php?gc=347&gclid=CNT0m86l4KgCFYqW7Qod3iYfEQ]
"Common Uses: Cholesterol Control * Chronic Fatigue * Culinary * Facial and Skin care *Psoriasis * Weight Loss *
Properties: Antifungal* Antibacterial* Emollient* Immunostimulant* Skin tonic*Astringent*
Parts Used: Copra is the dried meat of the seed and is the main source of coconut oil, also known as coconut butter
Constituents: fatty acids: the good ones! caprylic, capric, lauric, linoleic, myristic, oleic, palmitic, stearic
Coconut oil Uses & Benefits : Virgin coconut oil benefits for skin, hair and heart healthy diets
Coconut oil for natural skin care
Coconut oil for skin and hair care There is no mistaking the wonderful benefits of coconut oil for the softening and healing dry and damaged skin and hair. Coconut oil works wonders for burns, cuts, bruises, and speeds the healing while it fights infection. Coconut oil is different from other saturated fats because it is composed of medium-chain fatty acids, MCFAs. Dietary oils are composed of triglycerides that break down into fatty acids in the digestive process. These fatty acids have antimicrobial properties, and the most active are the lauric acid and capric acids which form 50 percent of the fat content of coconut oil. Lauric acid is was first identified in the fruit and seeds of the bay laurel,which has been used in folk medicine since ancient times.
Heart and Cardiovascular benefits of Coconut oil Research on the lauric acid in coconut oil has shown it increases levels of good HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, and bad LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, in the blood, but is not thought to negatively affect the overall ratio of the two. It should be noted that there is controversy over the heart health benefits of coconut oil. During the 1980s, the American Heart Association issued statements indicating that coconut oil's high saturated fat content was detrimental to cardiovascular health and promoted heart disease, and they still stand behind those claims today.
To get the best benefits of coconut oil, look for unrefined, virgin oils (Virgin Coconut Oil VCO) made from fresh coconuts that are the best cosmetic and food grade.
Coconut oil How to Use
Coconut Oil - for :Hair conditioner and Hot oil treatment - Coconut oil is used to treat dry and damaged hair and adds a tropical aroma to hair pomades and conditioning oil treatments, and as a lathering ingredient for natural shampoos and soaps. Apply warm coconut oil to damp hair and keep covered for 15 minutes. Shampoo and enjoy luxuriant shiny hair Coconut oil - for :Fatigue, stimulate thyroid - Adding coconut oil to your diet has been reported to increase energy, balance hormones, and stimulate the thyroid gland. Coconut oil - for :Cholesterol - The cholesterol-lowering properties of coconut oil are a direct result of its ability to stimulate thyroid function. Coconut Oil - for :Metabolism Booster - Coconut oil raises your metabolic rate, helping to release energy and promote weight loss. Researchers believe that coconut oil is different from other saturated fats because it is composed of medium-chain fatty acids. Coconut oil - for :Frying Oil - Coconut oil can be used in to fry foods, make a healthier mayonnaise and used in baking. When you make pastries, substitute 50% coconut oil for whatever fat is recommended. Coconut Oil - for :Skin Care - Coconut oil forms a protective barrier to hold in moisture also penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin to helping to keep connective tissues strong and supple. Coconut oil is readily absorbed into the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The coconut oil will aid in exfoliating the outer layer of dead skin cells, making the skin smoother.
In the Kitchen: Coconut can be used in baking, and in frying foods. Coconut water and coconut milk can be taken as beverages
Ayurvedic Medicine* Tastes (Rashas) : * Energy (virya): * Dosha :
Ayurvedic medicine has recognized the healing properties of coconut oil for over 4,000 years using coconut in its many forms is used to treat a variety of health problems and nourish the body.
Coconut oil Side Effects: None noted.
Coconut oilPreparation Methods & Dosage :Coconut oil is used in food preparation or taken as a diet supplement, in tablespoon full doses. Coconut oil makes a marvelous skin care oil, and can be used as a hair treatment. Solid at room temperature, coconut oil can be used as the solid oil portion in many home remedies.
History and Traditions & Folklore
In East Africa, palm kernel oil is considered a health tonic and is the first medicine of choice among the native population regardless of the illness.
Traditional healers hold the coconut in such high regard that the coconut is commonly given the title "Tree of Life" in the Philippines."
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by: Wendy Semyck:
Wonderful for cooking as it has a high flash point and doesn't burn so easily... we use it also to extend our butter stores. Our gf pancakes and flat breads turn out even better using coconut oil than olive or grape seed oils.
Stir fries, breads and pasteries... everything seems to be better with coconut oil.
Coconut oil also Kills Candida Albicans... the bad tummy bacteria...
for thrush put on you and in baby's mouth.
For your own health just take a teaspoon and let it melt in your mouth a couple of times a day.
For yeast infections apply liberally in and around area.
For nappy rashes and to prevent them use coconut oil in place of diaper rash ointments. Smells better and keeps the skin healthy and pliable.
Also great for preventing age spots and wrinkles all over.
And wonderful for your hair and scalp... have an itchy flaky scalp... maybe it has a sour odor... try using some coconut oil on it... it may be candida.
Works great on Cradle cap too or just flaky baby/toddler scalp.
We've used lots of different brand of Extra Virgin Coconut oil... just don't get that yucky Lou Anns that WalMart offers... it isn't Extra Virgin and has been heat processed and bleached therefore killed... not good.
The two we have had most recently have been Nutiva and Harvest Bay.
You can get coconut oil at the health food store and through your local food co-op as well as Whole Foods.
Put a little in your palm and add essential oils to it for a wonderful treat and massage.
Works great as a carrier oil when doing lymph massage.
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