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Coconut Oil Profile
Coconut is a large evergreen palm tree found growing in tropical climates. Coconut oil is obtained from the nut.
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Also Known As
Aceite de Coco, Coco Palm, Coconut, Coconut Fatty Acid, Coconut Palm, Cold Pressed Coconut Oil, Fermented Coconut Oil, Huile de Coco, Narikela, Virgin Coconut Oil
Practical Uses
Skin care; soothing to the skin, helps with stretch marks. Topically, coconut oil is used for psoriasis, as a skin emollient. The carrier/base oil is used to dilute essential oils in aromatherapy for use in massage and other formulations.
Documented Properties
Antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent. (Summarized from source list).
Cautions
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of using coconut oil in medicinal amounts during pregnancy or lactation. |
SUMMARIZED FROM
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Carol Schiller and David Schiller (2008). The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: A Concise Guide to over 385 Plant Oils. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications Inc.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database: Lemongrass Monograph accessed at http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com on January 16, 2011. |
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information shall not be interpreted as specific prescription or usage advice and is published as a general guideline only. Choose all skin care products wisely.
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