Essential oils are a description of the healing properties for the body. Vegetable oils for food

Medicinal (medicinal) oils - properties, application, recipes

Vegetable oils have long been held in high esteem and were in special demand. They were used as a healing and cosmetic product, as well as a valuable food product.

In the old days, during fasting, Christians did not consume foods containing animal fats, but replaced them with vegetable (lean) oils.

Plant oils contain whole line fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic, oleic), which the body does not synthesize, or rather, most people do not synthesize, therefore, to improve health, it is important to add various vegetable oils to food.

Vegetable oil is easily absorbed in the intestines, its components interact with cholesterol, forming compounds, and those, in turn, are excreted from the body.

In the course of observations, it was found that with an increase in the content of vegetable oils in the diet and a decrease in animal fats, the general condition of the human body improves, and the incidence of atherosclerosis is significantly reduced.

Also, vegetable oils have a powerful choleretic effect. Therefore, so that bile does not stagnate, and this threatens the formation of stones in the ducts and gallbladder, include in your diet salads and vinaigrettes from fresh and boiled vegetables seasoned with fresh oil, sunflower, olive, etc.

St. John's wort oil

Half a glass of fresh flowers and leaves of St. John's wort (crushed) insist on a glass of almond, sunflower, olive or linseed oil for three weeks. Squeeze, strain.
Store in a cool place.

St. John's wort oil is used for burns ( radical remedy) even if 2/3 of the body surface is affected, oil compresses are applied to the affected areas for long-term non-healing wounds, ulcers, abscesses, abscesses, inflammations, loosening of the oral mucosa, lubricate wounds received from the bite of a healthy dog or cat, rashes on the lips after a cold .

Ledum oil

To prepare rosemary oil for 100 ml of olive or sunflower oil, take 1 tbsp. a spoon with a top of chopped wild rosemary. Infuse for 21 days in a dark place, shaking daily. Strain, squeeze.
It is used to treat the common cold. Instill 2-3 drops in each nostril for the first time. Then instill 1 drop 3-4 times a day. Do no more than a week. The runny nose goes away in a few days.

quince oil

Obtained from quince seeds containing 16-20% fatty oil. This oil helps to heal cracks that occur in the skin due to hypothermia.

CALENDULA OIL

To prepare calendula oil, take 1 g of colored baskets per 100 ml of olive oil. Insist for 20-25 days. Used for wounds and bruises to avoid scarring.

OIL OF CHERRY

This oil, obtained from the kernels of cherry plum seeds, is close to almond in its chemical composition. It is used as a mild laxative in pediatrics and as a solvent for camphor.

OIL WATERMELON

This oil is obtained from watermelon seeds containing up to 25% fatty oil (up to 50% in refined kernels).
In terms of quality, some experts consider it even better than sunflower oil, and the yield of oil is no less than that from sunflower seeds.
It has valuable nutritional characteristics, and physical and chemical properties turned out to be suitable for use in medicine on a par with almond.

MUSTARD OIL

Obtained by pressing from mustard seeds, which is rightfully considered an oil plant. Its seeds contain up to 47% oil of complex composition.
The color of the oil is yellow, sometimes with a greenish tint. Has specific but pleasant taste and smell. Mustard oil is widely used in the baking industry. It is commonly used for dressing vinaigrette, sauerkraut salad and some other dishes.
This oil is great for cramps in the arms or legs - rub it well on the cramped area.

WALNUT OIL

In some varieties of nuts, up to 82% (on average, more than 60%) of fats accumulate. Magnificent in taste, it is equivalent to Provencal. The methods of application are as follows.
Inside - according to the doctor's prescription. Outwardly - in the form of ointments and applications.
Twenty nuts are enough to meet a person's daily requirement for highly nutritious fats, although Avicenna warns that daily allowance walnuts should not exceed three pieces.

Nut oil has always been considered the best remedy for gangrene, erysipelas and fistulas in the eye area. Sometimes it is used as a laxative, as well as to lubricate burns and non-healing wounds.

Oil and nuts themselves are useful for atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, hyperacidity, diseases of the liver, thyroid gland, kidneys, chronic ulcers, fissures and pain in anus, chronic colitis, accompanied by constipation.

Unsaturated fatty acid from the composition of nut oil contribute to the prevention of atherosclerosis. Along with this, nut butter in combination with fiber causes a slight laxative effect, Therefore, nuts are especially useful for older people..

The nuts themselves and the oil contained in them provide a full-fledged metabolism in the skin tissues and “healthy nerves”. The oil is very effective for otitis: triple instillation (a few drops per sore ear) relieves pain and cures this disease, which is characterized by relapses, forever.

At home, it can be obtained by squeezing from the nuclei walnut in a garlic pot or mortar.

Official medicine uses a walnut preparation called Yuglon (in the form of an ointment, solution or suspension) for the treatment of skin tuberculosis and other skin diseases. An oil solution of freshly cut leaves is recommended for diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract, for the treatment of chronic and infected wounds and ulcers.

Walnut oil is also used to expel ascaris (freshly squeezed oil with wine or dried nuts with wine). Traditional medicine recommends it for diseases of the liver of the stomach, various diseases eye, urinary tract, bladder stones.

CACAO BUTTER

Used to prepare various medicines. It is used in the production of lipstick, hemorrhoidal suppositories.

CASTOR OIL (rapeseed)

Currently pharmaceutical industry the oil is available as a liquid in vials and dosed elastic gelatin capsules.

The methods of application are as follows. Outwardly - in the form of rubbing, as well as in ointments, emulsions, pastes. It is advisable to use for the treatment of burns, ulcers, strengthening hair, softening the skin.

Inside - after eating from 1-2 teaspoons to 2 tablespoons per reception or up to 10 capsules (within an hour).

Acts as a laxative used to treat constipation of various origins. The effect occurs as a result of a reflex increase in intestinal motility, usually 5-6 hours after taking the oil. After emptying the bowel, there is a weakening of peristalsis.

Castor oil is effective for poisoning, with the exception of poisoning with fat-soluble substances, in doses of 10-30 g (0.5-2 tablespoons) for adults and 5-15 g for children. Due to the absence of irritating properties, castor oil is recommended for use in inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, colitis and feverish conditions.

It is used in the manufacture of various ointments and balms. When taking oil, a reflex contraction of the uterus develops, therefore, sometimes it is prescribed together with quinine, pituitrin and pachycarpine to enhance labor attempts (40-50 g each).

Contraindications for use: pregnancy, hemorrhoids, menstruation, acute inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity (appendicitis, peritonitis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, ulcerative colitis and similar diseases). Not recommended for the elderly.

Side effects when taken, there may be: nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, after a bowel movement, constipation is possible. Drinking (water, milk) and transfusion therapy are used to treat complications and poisoning.

Long-term use of castor oil is not recommended., as it leads to loss of appetite and ceases to have a laxative effect.

IN folk medicine Castor oil is effectively used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, both externally and internally. It is used as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, granulating and epithelizing agent.

Here are some ways to use castor oil in folk medicine.

To remove warts castor oil is rubbed into the wart for 20 minutes, usually at night and in the morning, so that the oil is well absorbed. This method is also used in the removal of moles and pigmented "liver" spots. Treatment requires long-term regular rubbing for 1-2 months.

To heal ulcers on the body, the affected area is smeared with castor oil or an oil compress is placed on it, periodically updating the oil film on the ulcer. Sometimes a mixture of castor oil and sea buckthorn oil is used.

To heal the navel of a newborn smeared with castor oil.

To increase lactation of the nipples of the breasts a nursing mother is smeared with castor oil.

With irritation and redness of the mucous membrane of the eyes, to reduce irritation, one drop of castor oil is instilled into them.

To improve scalp hair growth, especially in young children, it is recommended to carefully rub castor oil into the scalp at night. This procedure is carried out twice a week until there is a noticeable improvement in the condition of the hair.
For the prevention and maintenance of hair nutrition, this method can be used 1 time in 2 weeks or 1 time per month.

For baldness or severe hair loss it is recommended to regularly massage into the scalp alcohol tincture castor oil. For these purposes, it is better to take castor oil and salicylic alcohol in equal parts.

To enhance the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes use the method of rubbing castor oil into the hair roots - 3 times a week.

For bronchitis (colds) the chest is rubbed with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of turpentine and 2 tablespoons of castor oil. Castor oil is heated and turpentine is added to warm oil. The mixture is lightly rubbed into the chest, then the chest is warmly covered. With a mild cold, rubbing is recommended at night, and with a strong one - 3 times a day.

Any cut, an abrasion or other "sore" is lubricated with castor oil for quick and scarless healing.

With hemorrhoids lubricate the outer part of the anus with castor oil to soften the mucosa and accelerate healing.

To soften calluses and "corns" and their gradual eradication, as well as for the healing of cracks on the soles of the feet, it is recommended to steam the feet and lubricate them with castor oil overnight, and then put on cotton socks.

To soften the skin of the legs, giving it softness and velvety, relieving fatigue and pain in the legs after a long walk, it is recommended to rub your legs 2 times a week before going to bed with warm castor oil.

With oily seborrhea. Mixed with sunflower oil (1:1), this oil is used to treat redness and irritation of the skin. This remedy with one small addition is especially effective for oily seborrhea. When the oil is absorbed into the skin, the “sore” should be powdered with lycopodium (spores of the club moss).

HEMP OIL

It is mainly used externally - for example, for rubbing with sciatica.
Since ancient times, hemp oil has been a good remedy against "nervous diseases", colic, stomach pains, hardening of the uterus (oil should be rubbed into a sore spot or over a diseased organ).

CHERRY SEED OIL

Obtained from the kernels of the pits of cherries.
It is considered an excellent remedy for gout, joint diseases and kidney stones. It is also used to remove warts and age spots.

CORN OIL

Corn oil contains many useful by-products: tocopherols and some other biologically active substances that lower blood cholesterol levels.
There is also a lot of vitamin E - a natural antioxidant that controls the work of cells in our body and prevents aging.

Vitamin E in corn oil is 10 times more than in olive oil, and 100 times more than in beef fat. The value of corn oil is that it changes the body's chemical reaction from alkaline to acid.

The digestibility of the oil reaches 95-98%. It is mainly used orally (with therapeutic nutrition) 2 times a day - at breakfast and dinner - 1 tablespoon per month for liver diseases, biliary tract, with kidney stones, cardiac edema, internal bleeding, hypertension and atherosclerosis.

It lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood, relaxes the smooth muscles of the gallbladder and duct, has an active choleretic and hypocholesteric effect.

It is also effective for hay fever, migraines, asthma, skin diseases. It is one of the few effective means of combating atherosclerosis (take 20-25 g three times a day 30-40 minutes before meals, daily dose- 50-70 g).

This oil is also particularly effective in the treatment of various peelings and other lesions of the skin and hair. So, when taken for a month, this remedy allows you to get rid of peeling and granulation of the edges of the eyelids, spots dry scaly eczema on the body.

Softens the skin, giving it elasticity, restores the shine and silkiness of the hair. Heals angioedema, manifested by a sudden swelling of one of the lips, half of the face, or any part of the forehead.

For healthy scalp external application of oil can be effectively used in combination with regular shampooing.

Carefully rub the heated oil into the scalp, wrap your head with a wrung-out towel, previously dipped in hot water, repeat this procedure 5-6 times. Then wash your hair with neutral soap. As a result, the hair becomes shiny, beautiful and silky.

SESAME OIL (sesame)

According to its medicinal properties, sesame oil is in third place after almond and pistachio oils. In case of exhaustion, it contributes to the "growth of meat", in case of obesity - weight loss, strengthens the body.

Use sesame oil inside with the appropriate other components opens blockages, softens, moisturizes, gives fullness to the body. The oil is effective for various lung diseases, shortness of breath, dry cough, asthma (drinking at least 1 tablespoon a day makes it easier to breathe in bronchial asthma).

Helps with heart disease, liver, pancreas (in particular, diabetes), with gastrointestinal colic, nephritis, pyelonephritis, kidney stones.

It is also used for anemia, internal bleeding, hyperthyroidism. It neutralizes blood acidity, hyperacidity gastric juice.

It compensates for the general depletion of the body, moisturizes the intestines, cleanses it of feces: it contributes to its rapid removal from the body. Helps with burning during urination, weakens the stomach. It is also used as a laxative and anthelmintic.

Sesame oil can also be applied topically to treat wounds, burns, cracks and roughness of the skin, earache, dry nose; to strengthen and protect hair from falling out and graying, making them smooth. For eye diseases, filtered oil is instilled 1 drop before bedtime. Sometimes it is painful, but brings good results. As part of the ointment, sesame oil is used to improve the skin.

Sesame oil, in which the myrtle is boiled, preserves and strengthens the hair, giving it firmness. Combined with not big amount rose oil it helps with headaches. It is sometimes used as an antidote for snake bites.

A mixture of sesame oil with chicken egg protein is used as a resolving agent for hardness and swelling in the eye area, with flaxseed - for itching and roughness of the skin, as well as burns with fire and lime.

IN modern medicine sesame oil is often replaced with olive and almond oils in the manufacture of ointments, liniments, patches, oil emulsions and injection solutions from fat-soluble drugs.

It has been proven that sesame oil increases the number of platelets which speeds up blood clotting. Therefore, it is recommended for the treatment of Werlhof's disease, thrombopenic purpura, essential thrombopenia, hemorrhagic diathesis (taken 1 tablespoon 3 times a day before meals).

LAUREL OIL (bean)

Laurel oil and ointments from it are mainly used externally for rubbing in rheumatism, paralysis, colds, scabies, tumors and as an anticonvulsant.

Laurel oil also relieves headaches, earaches, and is useful in liver diseases. Its use improves hearing. When ingested, it causes nausea and vomiting and acts as a diuretic. As medicinal product oil is used only in places where laurel grows.
Contraindicated in pregnancy.

OIL ALMOND

It is well absorbed by the skin and does not cause side effects. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, lubricates the intestinal mucosa and contributes to its easier emptying. In addition, it reflexively causes the emptying of the gallbladder. Well tolerated by patients.

It is used in the treatment of cholecystitis, chronic hepatitis, gastritis, colitis, chronic constipation. Locally - as an emollient and nourishing agent for lubricating the skin.
Almond oil helps in the treatment of breast tumors and sprains.

Almond emulsion is used as an enveloping and soothing agent for gastric diseases, and in combination with urotropin - with cystitis. Almond oil with violet root cleanses the kidneys, bladder and crushes rocks.

SEA BUCKTHORN OIL

Sea buckthorn is an ancient medicinal plant. They call her pantry of health. In popularity, it surpasses even ginseng. Interest in it has increased so much that it began to be cultivated in household plots and even indoors.

Sea buckthorn oil is used in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is widely used for burns, frostbite, eczema, psoriasis and many other diseases of the skin and gastrointestinal tract.

Contraindicated at early dates pregnancy, acute cholecystitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, dyspepsia. Side effects when taken can be loss of appetite, dyspepsia, drowsiness, lethargy, headache, nausea, coarsening and hair loss, skin peeling, tachycardia, low-grade fever. When these phenomena appear, it is necessary to stop taking the oil, induce vomiting or wash the stomach with a suspension of activated charcoal.

You can also take activated charcoal, vaseline oil, saline laxatives, and vitamin K for bleeding.
At home, you can prepare this oil in several ways.

The fruits are harvested in autumn, when they acquire the maximum intensity of color and, when crushed, they secrete juice or "splash". The fruits are washed in warm water, the bad ones are thrown away, and the rest are dried. The juice is squeezed out by crushing or through a juicer, after which it is filtered and defended. The oil floats to the surface during settling and is scooped up. The oil obtained in this way is considered to be of the highest quality.

Oven-dried sea buckthorn fruits or cake left after fruit juice, grind by hand or with a coffee grinder. The seeds are separated by sifting through a large sieve, and the crushed mass is poured with an equal volume of refined sunflower or olive oil in an enamel pan, which is tightly closed with a lid.
The mixture is kept at a temperature of 50-60°C for 2-3 days, stirring 2 times a day. After that, the oil is separated by any available method and the process is repeated, pouring a fresh portion of cake with the same oil, and pouring the used cake mass with fresh sunflower oil. Double or triple extraction usually allows you to get sea buckthorn oil of quite satisfactory quality.

The fruits, dried at a temperature of 60 ° C (possible on a central heating battery), are crushed into powder, mixed with vegetable oil in a ratio of 1: 2. Insist in a warm and dark place for 4-5 days. Then the top layer of oil tincture is drained, and the remaining mixture is again washed down with fresh oil. This must be done 3-4 times with each serving of oil and fruits.

Juice is obtained from fruits on a manual juicer. When defending the juice, pressed (the purest) sea buckthorn oil floats to the surface. The pulp is washed with water, and the pulp is dried. The bones are separately ground in a large coffee grinder. The pulp with seed powder is divided into 3 parts. The first part of the pulp is poured with one part of vegetable oil and kept in a closed enamel bowl in a water bath at a temperature of 50°C for 8-10 hours. Periodically, the mass is stirred and its temperature is measured.
Then you should infuse the mass in heat for 12 hours, then warm it up, squeeze through the nylon. This oil is successively poured into the second and third portions and insisted, like the first. Let stand for 7 days in a dark place, filter through 3 layers of gauze 3 times.

Frozen fruits and vegetable oil (1 kg each) are kept in a water bath for 30 minutes, filtered. This tincture is poured into a dry bottle, and the fruits are poured twice more with fresh vegetable oil and insisted, like the first portion. The oil obtained as a result of three extractions, defend at room temperature for 1 day. When settling, the oil floats. It is collected or simply drained.

This is the way of Altai gardeners. The fruits collected in November-December are sorted out, leaving only whole and healthy ones, dried, laid out in one layer on a clean cloth. Juice is squeezed out of the berries, and the "pomace" - skins and grains - are dried to a free-flowing state. They are placed in a glass or enamel bowl and poured with a thin layer of vegetable oil heated to 60 ° C.

The mixture is placed in a dark place for 1.5-2 weeks. Then the oil is squeezed out, allowed to settle and, if a precipitate forms at the bottom, drained again. The oil obtained by any of these methods differs from sunflower oil in a more saturated reddish or orange color, and has a specific smell.

It is recommended to store it for no more than 1 year at a temperature of 4-6°C. Homemade oil is certainly less active than pharmacy oil, but, nevertheless, it has a healing effect, especially when used externally.
It contributes to the rapid resorption of infiltrates, reduces erythema, swelling, pain and burning, stops peeling, promotes epithelialization of cracks and the disappearance of itching.

OLIVE OIL

It is believed that olive oil does not allow lead to linger in the body. It was not for nothing that olive oil was included in the diet of workers in lead factories before the war.
It also eliminates the harmful effects of other poisons. All types of oil are used for colds, erysipelas, urticaria, folliculosis, conjunctivitis, eczema, headaches.

fresh and fresh oil used in the treatment of diseases of the stomach, strengthens the gums. If you keep it in your mouth, you won't sweat. Has the ability to expand bile ducts(which is why it is so popular in "closed drain" liver cleansing).

It is easily absorbed by the body and is considered by many naturopathic nutritionists to be the best for internal consumption.
With hot water, this oil causes vomiting, so it can also be used as an emetic.
Olive oil enemas are useful - they act gently and give a good cleansing and at the same time nourishing effect.

Scientists have noticed that women who cook with olive oil more than once a day have a four times lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who use this oil once a day or less.

HAZEL NUTS OIL

It is often used in medicine as a basis for dissolving medicinal plants, as well as in diet food because it is well absorbed by the body.
It is used for nephrolithiasis, rheumatism, anemia and as a general tonic.
This oil, mixed with egg white treat burns, lubricate the head to strengthen hair and improve their growth. Sometimes it is used to expel roundworms and tapeworm, to improve the separation of milk from a nursing mother.

PEACH OIL

Peach oil is used to treat migraine, acute and chronic inflammation middle ear.
In Tibetan medicine, peach oil is used to treat conjunctivitis.
In the perfume industry, this oil is used as a component of liquid ointments, as well as a solvent for a number of preparations.

PARSLEY OIL

It is used on water as a means of increasing menstruation (dose per reception - 0.5 g). It is also considered a popular remedy in the treatment of gallstone and kidney stones, prostatitis, and edema.

SUNFLOWER OIL

In medicine, purified (refined) oil is used as an emollient and as a basis for various solutions, ointments, etc. For cholecystitis, cholangitis, hypomotor dyskinesia of the gallbladder and cholelithiasis, take 1/4 cup in the morning on an empty stomach, after which you need to lie on your right side.

For the same diseases, some authors recommend taking 1-2 tablespoons of oil on an empty stomach and in an enema (with gallstones). In addition, the oil is recommended for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis (15-30 ml in the morning on an empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast).

In obstetric and gynecological practice, sunflower oil is recommended for use in amenorrhea and hypomenstrual syndrome, as well as for prenatal preparation of the uterus to prevent weakness labor activity And uterine bleeding during the prenatal and postnatal periods.

BURDOCK OIL

Two types of oil are made: from burdock seeds by pressing and infusing burdock roots with almond or castor oil. The first is used as a substitute for glycerin, as well as in soap making. The second has gained wide popularity as a means for growing and strengthening hair.

MELON SEED OIL

Helps with ulcers of the milk tract.

PUMPKIN SEED OIL

In medical practice widespread did not receive. Its use is known for the treatment of brain tumors (rubbed into the head or instilled into the ears).

SOYBEAN OIL

Helps prevent hypertension and atherosclerosis. Soybean oil is the best for baby food, as it contains substances necessary for the formation of the central nervous system and the visual apparatus.
It is even similar in composition to fish oils - they contain the same polyunsaturated acids.

TURPENTINE OIL (turpentine)

It is used externally for rubbing, compresses both in its pure form as a local irritant and distraction agent, and as part of ointments and liniments along with chloroform, methyl salicylate and other substances. Mixed with vaseline (1:2) it is used for sciatica, neuralgia, joint pain.

The industry produces "Turpentine ointment" and "Complex turpentine liniment". The composition of the latter includes: turpentine - 40 ml, chloroform - 20 ml, bleached or dope oil - 40 ml. It is used for rubbing into the joints with arthritis and other inflammatory processes.

Also externally used for neuralgia, myositis, lumbago, sciatica, rheumatism. In the form of inhalations - with putrefactive bronchitis, bronchiectasis and other lung diseases (10-15 drops per glass hot water). It acts as a local irritant, analgesic, antiseptic, expectorant.

In folk medicine, turpentine is used for the treatment of hemorrhoids(20 drops of turpentine are diluted in 50-60 ml of water, taken 3 times a day for 2 weeks). Six months later, the course of treatment is repeated. After 3 courses, the disease does not recur.
Turpentine is contraindicated in diseases of the liver and kidneys. Nausea, vomiting, and, when applied externally, a rash may occur. With these complications, 60-120 ml of vaseline or castor oil are taken orally, then the stomach is washed, induce vomiting, and a saline laxative is taken.

DILL OIL

The methods of application are as follows.
Inside - with flatulence and cough in the form of drops diluted in water, alcohol, tea or a piece of sugar (5-20 drops each, children - 2-3 drops 3 times a day).
Outwardly - with scrofula, lymphadeitis, blepharitis, pustular skin diseases (in the form of ointments as part of a solid fat filler). Used in the cosmetic industry.

It has an expectorant, sokogonny, bactericidal, antispasmodic, laxative, choleretic, analgesic effect.
Also stimulates appetite, stimulates digestion, stops putrefactive processes and fermentation in the intestines and enhances lactation of milk in a nursing mother.

In folk medicine, it is used for hypertension of the 1st degree, atherosclerosis, arthrosis, angina pectoris, neuroses, pulmonary tuberculosis, headaches, insomnia.
It is also used for rickets, cystitis, kidney stones, worms, hemorrhoids, convulsions. From this oil, which smells like anise, prepare "dill water", used for flatulence (15 ml 3-6 times a day) and as an expectorant, laxative.

Often "dill water" is prescribed for the accumulation of gases in the intestines and painful gastrointestinal spasms, which are especially common in children (they are given "dill water" 1 teaspoon of pepper by feeding).

GARLIC OIL

Peel a medium-sized head of garlic, crush into a pulp. Fold in a glass jar and pour a glass of unrefined sunflower oil. Put in the refrigerator down.
The next day, take a lemon, mash, cut off the bump (the place where it grows from), squeeze out a teaspoon lemon juice and pour into a tablespoon. Also add a teaspoon. garlic oil, stir.
Take 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. The course is from 1 to 3 months, then a month break, and repeat the course.
Removes spasms of cerebral vessels, cardiac spasms, shortness of breath, is prescribed for sclerosis as a vasodilator.

FIR OIL

Fir oil is obtained from needles and young shoots of fir. This valuable extract has long been used by people as a disinfectant, cosmetic and therapeutic agent of very high biological activity.
Fir oil is very popular in folk aromatherapy.

ROSEHIP OIL

The methods of application are as follows. Inside - 1 teaspoon 2 times a day before meals. Outwardly - oil-soaked napkins are applied to the affected areas and covered with wax paper. Moistened swabs are introduced into the nasal cavity 2 times a day. In the form of enemas - daily or every other day, 50 ml for 2-4 weeks (with ulcerative colitis).

Stimulates the regeneration of damaged tissues skin and mucous membranes, is used as a choleretic, diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent. It is indicated for cracked nipples, bedsores, trophic ulcers of the leg, dermatoses, ozens, nonspecific ulcerative colitis, some tumor processes, radiation damage to the skin, shallow cracks.

Rosehip oil is also used for vaginal tampons. Making butter at home:
200 g of crushed seeds (nuts) of wild rose, raw or dry pulp of fruits, cook for 15 minutes in 0.75 l of vegetable oil or insist them in a water bath for 5 hours at a water temperature of 90-98 ° C or 2 days at a temperature of 60-70 ° C . After cooling, squeeze in a juicer, strain.

An oil extract from the pulp of rose hips is recommended for the treatment of various skin diseases (trophic ulcers, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis), for which napkins soaked with the drug are applied to the affected skin 1-2 times a day. In the treatment of cracks and abrasions of the nipples, gauze wipes are moistened with oil and applied to the nipples after each feeding of the child for 20-30 minutes for 4-5 days.

In the treatment of bedsores and trophic ulcers of the legs, the surface of the bedsore or ulcer is covered daily with gauze soaked in oil, covered with wax paper. The course of treatment is 15-20 days.

In the treatment of dermatitis, the oil is applied internally (1 teaspoon 2 times a day) and externally (gauze napkins soaked in oil are applied to the affected skin 1-2 times a day, and then waxed paper). The course of treatment is 1-2 months. With ozen, a swab soaked in oil is inserted into the nasal cavity 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 20-30 days.

In the treatment of ulcerative colitis, along with other methods of treatment, rosehip oil is prescribed in the form of enemas (50 ml through a rubber catheter) into the rectum daily or every other day. The course of treatment is 15-30 enemas.

For all vegetable oils (the most expensive or very cheap ones available) there are three common enemies: light, temperature and air that enhance the oxidation process.
Therefore, never keep the oil near the stove or on the windowsill, as well as in an open bottle. Valuable oil is best kept in the refrigerator.

mint oil

mint oil- this is an aromatic, tart-tasting oil, the main components of which are menthol, terpenes, ethers, etc. It is used for inhalation (added to the solution for inhalation), for rubbing, and consumed inside.

Peppermint oil improves digestion, is used for asthma, flatulence, inflammatory processes in the bronchi and other organs, gynecological (regulates the menstrual cycle, etc.) and cardiovascular diseases, it eliminates nausea, gastrointestinal colic, bad breath, inflammation gums

Peppermint oil also has bactericidal, analgesic, choleretic, vasodilating, anti-inflammatory properties. Helps with neuroses, headaches, normalizes heartbeat, has a calming effect on the nervous system. It is often used as a remedy for depression, as well as for nervous strains to balance emotions.

Peppermint oil is made primarily from peppermint, but can also be made from field or spearmint. How to make your own peppermint oil

Oil made from field mint differs slightly in its properties, has more Strong smell and bitter taste. They use it for the same purpose.

Peppermint oil is also used externally, for inflammation and irritation of the skin, for eczema and fungal infections. However, there may be a slight burning or tingling sensation.

Today, vegetable oils are widely used in various fields production. First of all, it is cosmetology, food industry and pharmaceuticals. Experts divide this type of product into two categories: essential and basic. The latter are obtained from the main fat-containing parts of plants, they do not have a strong odor and are well absorbed into the skin. Base vegetable oils are also classified according to how they are obtained, processed and used.

From this article you will learn:

What are essential vegetable oils. Their features and differences

This term today refers to any of the vegetable oils obtained mainly from the fruit part of plant materials (essential oils are usually pressed from leaves and stems). As a raw product today can be used:

sunflower, flax, sesame, mustard, hemp, soybean, rapeseed, poppy, black cumin, cotton, milk thistle and other oilseeds seeds;
fruits of the olive tree, palm trees and other oil plants;
residual waste and processed vegetable raw materials containing oil: cherry, apricot, grape seeds, seeds of tomatoes, watermelons, pumpkins, sea buckthorn, melons, fir, as well as rice, wheat or corn germs;
nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, cedar, peanuts, coconut, pecans, macadamia, coconut, walnuts or Brazil nuts.

In various sources, base fats are also often referred to as fixed or carrier oils. These are all synonyms, but last option names are prioritized in aromatherapy. The beneficial properties of base oils make it possible to use them to create mainly cosmetic, but also medicinal substances.

It should be remembered that essential oils- This is a completely different category of liquids. This is very volatiles, which are extracted or distilled from flowers, leaves, stems, bark, roots and other parts of plants that have a pronounced aroma. The base ones, if they have a smell, are only light nutty. But if the product smells of rancidity, it has gone bad.

How Essential Fatty Oils Are Obtained

Today, vegetable base oils are extracted from raw materials using two main methods:

Pressing or pressing. This process is a mechanical squeezing out of the prepared raw material (meat) of the liquid part. Mint is obtained after separating the bran shell from the kernel and crushing it.
Oil extraction is considered to be a more efficient and economical way to produce high quality oils. This extraction method is based on the ability vegetable fats to dissolve in certain chemical solutions.

Direct extraction is used when working with low-oil raw materials: seeds, seeds, etc. High-oil raw materials are processed using double pressing: first with screw presses, and then with high-pressure presses. Unfortunately, mechanical processing does not provide sufficient quality of the final product, so it is subjected to extraction.

Oil purification

Useful properties of base vegetable oils are determined by the presence of fatty acids and various related substances in their composition. In some applications, the presence of additional components is considered necessary, and in others it is not. cleaner product the more valuable it is. For this, as well as in order to extend the shelf life, give a marketable appearance and remove hazardous properties, cleaning is carried out by refining. The process consists of the following steps:

During the hydration stage, phospholipids are removed from the oil, which form during storage and transportation. In this case, the product can be enriched with phospholipids at further stages of processing. This is necessary to enhance the antioxidant properties.
Alkaline neutralization removes the so-called free fatty acids.
At the stage of adsorption refining, discoloration of the liquid occurs. Together with the pigments, the oil at this stage loses proteins, phospholipids and residual soap.
Freezing removes the waxy components, making the oil clear.
Alkaline-free neutralization removes free fatty acids and some flavors and aromas from the liquid.
The last step is deodorization. Directed removal of taste and smell.

Of course, different cleaning methods depend on the application.

Groups of base oils: table

Base vegetable oils are mainly classified according to their state of aggregation:

liquid oils constitute the vast majority. This group is extremely numerous, so it would be more logical to say that all oils not listed in another belong to it.
solid oils, also called butters: palm, coconut, shea butter, mango and cocoa. As a rule, they pass into a liquid state at a temperature of +30˚C. Despite this, butters are widely used in the food and cosmetic industries.

Considering the groups of base oils, it is worth pointing out the division according to the possibility of eating. Oil from most sources can be safely added to food and used in cooking. These include oils from nuts, soy, corn, sesame, hemp, cedar, mustard, avocado, rosehip, melon, fir, safflower, camelina, rapeseed and other plants. The basis of the group of base oils for table use is sunflower, olive, corn, nut, sesame, soybean and linseed oils.

There are also two groups of vegetable oils that differ in origin (type of raw materials): those obtained from the pulp or fruit parts of plants, and those that are extracted from seeds and seeds.

In industrial production and processing, the classification of base vegetable oils according to their ability to form a film on a hard surface after drying is also used:

drying: linen, tung, hemp
non-drying: palm, rapeseed, mustard, olive, peanut, cocoa butter;
semi-drying: poppy, sunflower, soybean, corn.

The classification of natural vegetable fats can also be carried out according to the content of certain triglycerides (fatty acids):

erucaceae: rapeseed, mustard, high-erucic rapeseed;
oleic: peanut, rice, avocado, pistachio, oatmeal, apricot, high-oleic sunflower;
lauric: palm kernel and coconut;
linoleic: pumpkin, sunflower, hemp, cedar, corn, grape seeds, wheat germ;
oleic-linoleic: cherry and sesame;
palmitic: cotton, palm, cocoa;
α-linoleic: wheat, soybean, camelina, rosehip, flaxseed, mustard, low-erucic rapeseed, rapeseed;
γ-linoleic: from blackcurrant and borage seeds.

The composition and useful properties of base oils

The main share of the chemical composition of base vegetable oils is triglycerides, which make up the lipids of the fruit and seed oily liquid of plants. These are ester compounds of fatty acids and glycerol. As you know, they are classified as saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, which is determined by the nature of the bond between carbon atoms. Saturated ones have only single bonds, monounsaturated ones have one double bond, and polyunsaturated ones have at least two double bonds.

Fatty acids in oils and their beneficial properties

Saturated

Oils with more saturated acids tend to be harder than others. Base fatty oils of this type are called butters, as discussed earlier. This group is distinguished by the presence of the following acids:

Lauric. It forms the basis of coconut oil, its content can reach 55%. endows the product antiseptic properties. Strengthens the immune system, which is why it is found in breast milk.
IN coconut oil myristic acid is also found (up to 18%). Increases the protective properties of tissues and skin, stabilizes the immune system, improves the absorption of related components.
palmitic acid. Included in the composition of cocoa butter, cotton, palm. Gives molecules lipophilic properties, stimulates the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
Stearic. Makes up to 9% by weight of sesame oil, is one of the basic fatty acids for body tissues. Normalizes protective functions, in cosmetology plays the role of an emulsifying, structure-forming and lubricating substance.
Caprylic. Prevents the active reproduction of yeast fungi and bacteria, normalizes the pH balance.

monounsaturated

Natural base oils containing acids of this type in the composition help to get rid of dullness and hair loss, dryness and flaking of the skin, and nail health disorders. This category includes two highly common acids:

Oleic, of which half the sesame oils and rice bran, as well as almost 10% - coconut. Acid increases cell immunity, stimulates the absorption of related substances, prevents rapid lipid peroxidation, but stimulates their metabolism.
Palmitoleic, present in the largest proportions in cotton and macadamia fats. Directly included in sebum. Actively promotes the restoration and renewal of the skin. Helps to penetrate into the tissues of other components.

Polyunsaturated

Natural base oils, which contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, help people with unhealthy hair follicles, flaky and infected skin. The group of polyunsaturated fatty acids includes the well-known Omega-3 and Omega-6 and others:

Linoleic. It is essential for the healthy functioning of many body systems, but is not produced by it on its own. Can be half rice, sesame, pecan, cottonseed, soybean oil. Stabilizes metabolic processes, helps other substances to penetrate into cells and tissues, gives drugs and drugs an anti-inflammatory effect. Helps in repairing damaged and dry skin.
Alpha linoleic (Omega-3). Promotes healthy development and growth of the body, performs immune-strengthening tasks, helps maintain vision, normal blood pressure, blood supply. In cosmetology, it is used as part of products for dry skin.
Gamma-linoleic (Omega-6). Substances and compounds in which it is present provide anti-inflammatory effects, dull pain, reduce itching. It is included in the composition of cosmetics designed to combat dry skin both internally and externally.

This list only shows the essential fatty acids found in vegetable base oils. In general, there are more than 22 acids, but most are represented by small amounts in their individual types.

In addition to fatty acids, the composition of natural vegetable fats "inherits" from the feedstock not a large number of impurities: phospholipids, sterols, waxes, vitamins A, D, E, K, natural dyes, soap residue.

Useful properties of base vegetable oils: table

Oils	Beneficial features
Sunflower	Improves the functioning of the circulatory, digestive and excretory systems. Helps to maintain and restore the health of hair, skin, nails.
olive	Participates in the prevention of vascular and heart diseases. Does not contribute to the deposition of cholesterol on the vascular walls. Stimulates the absorption of other vegetable fats.
soybean	Increases the protective abilities of the body, reduces the influence of stress factors, stimulates metabolic cycles.
corn	It also helps to lower cholesterol to normal, improves the functioning of the central nervous system and the brain, relieves tension and stress.
Sesame	Positively affects the work of the digestive tract, of cardio-vascular system, parts of the brain. Favorably affects the organs of the reproductive and endocrine systems.
Linen	It has a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract, strengthens the immune barrier, stimulates metabolism.
Palm	It has strong antiseptic and antioxidant properties. Helps restore hair and skin.
mustard	It has a disinfecting, wound healing and antibacterial effect. Participates in the regulation of blood composition, growth and development of the body.

The use of vegetable oils

Vegetable fats of almost all types are widely used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields, food and chemical industry. Today, it is also quite popular to use base oils in soap making. The basis of the beneficial effects of this product on tissues, organs and body systems is laid by the fatty acids that make up them, but the accompanying substances also participate in this process, expanding the scope.

Medicinal properties of vegetable oils

Due to the presence of vitamins, minerals, sterols and other related substances, natural base oils can have a healing and restorative effect on the body:

Table of base oils by medicinal properties

Oils	Medicinal properties
Peanut	Helps in the treatment of skin diseases
watermelon seeds	It has anti-inflammatory, anti-sclerotic action. Promotes the dissolution of kidney stones, increases anticarcinogenic protection
Argan	Wound healing and anti-inflammatory effect
grape seed	Helps normalize fat balance, strengthen anti-cancer immunity
cherry pits	It has antiseptic, analgesic, anti-sclerotic, wound healing and antitumor effects.
walnut	It strengthens the vascular walls, brings vitamin C into the cells, disinfects, tones, expels helminths, stabilizes the carbohydrate balance.
mustard	Bactericidal, antioxidant, multivitamin, antisclerotic and antitumor activity.
Hypericum	Wound healing, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.
calendula	Anti-ulcer, regenerating, hepatoprotective, anti-burn effect.
Cedar	Stimulates lactation, improves the condition in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, strengthens the immune system.
Sesame	Antiviral, laxative, antiseptic, anticholesterol effect.
corn	Diuretic, antitumor, hemostatic, choleretic effect.
sea buckthorn	Helps with skin diseases. It has anti-sclerotic and antitumor activity.
evening primrose	Stimulates the immune system, alleviates allergic reactions.
milk thistle	Wound healing, hepatoprotective, regenerating, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic action.
Pumpkin	Anti-ulcer, urinary and choleretic, laxative, anthelmintic, anti-sclerotic and analgesic effect.
Fukusa	Has an anti-cellulite effect.
black cumin	Fights fungus, allergies, inflammation, prevents the development of cancer.
wild rose	Stimulates the immune system, helps in the fight against depression, tones, has a urinary and choleretic effect.

Cosmetic properties of base oils

Almost any base oil can be successfully used to restore healthy skin, hair or nail plates. In general, such an application today is the main one for most types of this product. Liquid fats, consisting of 95-98% triglycerides, are perfectly absorbed into the skin, hair or nails, promote the rapid absorption of related substances and moisturize the tissues. In many ways, it is moisturizing that has a strong cosmetic effect: avocado, cherry seeds, coconut, macadamia, olive - for dry, damaged and flaky skin; cedar, macadamia, corn, hazelnuts - for aging; brazil nuts, grape seeds, jojoba, St. John's wort, mango seeds, almonds - to restore and strengthen hair.

Oils for massage and tanning

Today, basic natural oils can be purchased independently in pharmacies and specialized stores, so many people decide to create their own massage mixtures. There are no specific compatibility criteria; theoretically, you can combine heavy and light base oils as you like, but no more than 4-5 per product. However, in order to get the best massage effect it is recommended to create a massage liquid based on olive, shea, jojoba, almond, coconut, macadamia, grape and apricot kernel oils.

The use of base oils to protect the skin from the sun also has a positive effect. Some of them contribute to obtaining an even tan, prevent burns, increase natural protective barrier. For best effect It is recommended to combine both base and essential oils in sunscreens. Among the first, you should pay attention to the oils of argan, calendula, wheat germ, lavender, avocado, peach seed, jojoba, macadamia, cocoa, cedar, sesame, almond. The same list is well suited for protecting the skin from damage while swimming in the sea, however, it is no longer necessary to add essential oils.

Vegetable oils in cooking

Vegetable fats are excellent sources of energy. The fact is that fats, of which they are composed almost entirely, provide approximately 80% of the energy "base" of a person. From these, the body synthesizes and extracts vitamins, phospholipids, fatty acids, and fat-soluble nutrients.

Cooking is the main area of application of some vegetable oils. Sunflower, for example, is familiar to everyone. It is fried, baked, seasoned with salads. Olive oil is used similarly, but is considered safer because it does not release carcinogenic compounds when heated. Soya is mainly used in the manufacture of baby food, foods, sauces, but is also used in everyday life - for frying. Corn oil is usually fried or stewed, rarely used as a dressing. Sesame is very popular in Asian countries, where almost everything is seasoned with it, and they also make confectionery. Flaxseed is good for dressing, but not at all suitable for high-temperature processing.

For more details, see the application article.

The use of oils in aromatherapy

The term "base oil" came to cosmetology from aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is one of the alternative medicine, in which the therapeutic effect on the body is carried out by volatile aromatic mixtures on a natural basis. Thus, the basis of this therapy is made up of essential oils, which have a pronounced, pungent odor. However, due to their volatility, it becomes necessary to create a non-volatile base - a liquid that slows down their evaporation. Most often, light base oils are used in aromatic blends.

The use of oils in Ayurveda

Liquid vegetable fats are widely used not only in aromatherapy, but also in other alternative medical practices. So, in Ayurveda in the treatment of the most different problems use vegetable oils (base and essential). It is believed that inhalations and incense based on it strengthen sleep, relieve nightmares, stabilize the state of mind, bring harmony, good luck and happiness.

The use of oils in soap making

Homemade soap, according to those who use it, is no match for the mass-produced chemical companies. The fact is that it has increased healing and cosmetic properties, which appear due to the enrichment with liquid vegetable fats. Incidentally, in addition to positive qualities, these basic components prevent the rapid volatilization of essential components.

Moreover, base oils are called so because soap making is almost impossible without them - it is they that, when reacted with alkali, turn into soap. self made. Naturally, the properties of the final product depend on the type of feedstock. Individual subtleties are described in the material on how they are applied, but here it would be more appropriate to make a small summary of skin types:

normal: jojoba, shea, mango, cocoa, almond;
dry: avocado, castor, wheat germ, peach and apricot pits, macadamia;
arnica, jojoba, coconut, grape seeds, wild rose;
jojoba, olives, rapeseed, watermelon seeds.

How to store vegetable oils. Best before date

When choosing such a specific product for use in therapeutic and cosmetic purposes attention should be paid to unrefined liquids. They go through fewer processing steps and retain more co-ingredients that expand the range of useful properties. But the question of the use of unrefined oils in cooking causes a lot of controversy. On the one hand, it contains more vitamins, antioxidants and phospholipids, and on the other hand, such a product is accused of increasing the risk of atherosclerosis and excess weight.

Since liquid vegetable fats oxidize when exposed to light, they must be stored in the dark. The recommended temperature is from 5˚C to 20˚C, without fluctuations. Unrefined liquids are better stored in the lower part of this range, so they are best put in the refrigerator (the appearance of flakes and turbidity is the norm). It is better not to use metal containers.

The shelf life of an unopened product can be up to 2 years. After opening, it is advisable to use it within 1 month. When cleaning the neck of the vessel, this period can be slightly extended. A spoiled product is easily recognized by its rancid aroma and taste. Base fat blends should be used within 7 days and kept refrigerated.

The main contraindications for the use of oils

Unfortunately, the use of base vegetable oils for cosmetic and other purposes can sometimes be negative effect. The reasons for this may be the most different circumstances, up to individual features which are impossible to predict. It is worth noting that self-mixing of oils is done at your own peril and risk, and you should be more careful when buying mixtures. It is necessary that the product must contain instructions and a label indicating the expiration date.

As a rule, an extensive list of contraindications is inherent in essential oils, and basic vegetable oils do not have such a dramatic effect. However, it is worth remembering that it is undesirable to fry on most of them, since poisonous toxic substances are released. Also, with vegetable fats, one should be more careful in case of violations of the digestive organs, low acidity of gastric juice, poor intestinal motility, cholecystitis.

By the way, the widely known opinion about the dangers of palm oil is not true. The bottom line is that it has practically no nutrients and has a low nutritional value, but does not cause direct harm.

How to choose quality vegetable base oils

The following quality indicators will help in choosing a quality vegetable oil for the average consumer:

The refined product is always transparent and has no sediments or additives visible to the eye.
The color can vary in the spectrum from light yellow to greenish, depending on the feedstock and processing technology.
Tastes and aromas that do not correspond to the product are not allowed.
If the product has been on the shelf for a long time since its manufacture, it is better to leave it there. Remember that light promotes oxidation and changes in the nutritional quality of fat.
Expensiveness is not an indicator of quality, but a good product cannot be cheap either.
Quality vegetable oil must be produced in accordance with GOST and international quality standards (ISO, CMK).
Attention to the label will help to avoid deception. Sometimes a mixture of related products is sold under the guise of a specific product.

Most of us use only two vegetable oils, but nutritionists advise keeping at least 6 types at home. Let's talk about the TOP 10 most useful of them.

The content of the article:

Vegetable oils are a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids. And fats are an essential element of a balanced diet. They fight atherosclerosis, which causes cerebrovascular accident and cardiovascular disease. Oil can be used to heal colds, strengthen the nervous system, normalize digestion, improve skin and hair condition, and lower cholesterol levels. These properties are characteristic of all oils, but each has individual characteristics.

The most delicious and healthy vegetable oils in cooking - TOP-10

There are many varieties of oils. Some are useful as medicine, while not suitable for cooking. Others produce in small quantities, hence the high price. But each has unique distinctive useful features. Which one to use is up to you. Below we have analyzed the TOP 10 most useful vegetable oils.

olive

Benefit:

Reduces cholesterol levels thanks to linoleic acid. Therefore, oil is used for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis and normalization of pressure.
Vitamin E helps to rejuvenate the body: it smoothes wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones.
Heals wounds: cuts, burns, ulcers.
Improves the functioning of the digestive system, has a mild laxative effect, improves stool.
It contains choleretic properties, so it is useful for cholelithiasis.
Oleic acid improves the absorption of fats, which helps to get rid of extra pounds.
Reduces the risk of developing malignant tumors, reduces appetite, strengthens the immune system.

Remember:

The color of olive oil is bright yellow, greenish or dark gold. It depends on the variety and maturity of the olives.
Higher quality with low acidity (up to 0.8%). The indicator is indicated on the label.
Do not heat above 180 ° C, at high temperatures it burns.
Stored in a cool dark place in a sealed container, because. quickly absorbs odors.
Use 2 tbsp. per day, because the product is high-calorie: in 100 grams - 900 kcal.

Sunflower

Benefit:

The source of lecithin, which forms the nervous system in a child, in an adult - supports the activity of thinking. The substance restores strength during stress and anemia.
Fatty acids support immunity, cell structure and reduce bad cholesterol. They also improve fat and lipid metabolism, which helps to reduce weight.
Improves digestion, improves the process of cleansing the body, has a slight laxative effect.
Vitamin E protects the body from premature aging, improves the condition of hair and skin.
Calms the nervous system.

Remember:

Unrefined oil brings benefits, as it retains all the beneficial properties. When frying, it loses its healing properties and becomes harmful.
It is stored in a dark cool place from +5°С to +20°С.

Linen

Benefit:

The content of omega-3 fatty acids is superior to fish oil. The acid stimulates the reproductive system (eggs and sperm cells function better).
Useful for atherosclerosis. Reduces cholesterol levels and the risk of blood clots in the vessels, so it is used to prevent stroke and heart attack.
Protects nerve cells, improves memory, brain activity and attention.
Recommended for oncological diseases, especially breast cancer in women and prostate in men.
At diabetes lowers blood glucose and prevents the occurrence of diabetic polyneuropathy.
Recommended for chronic diseases skin: eczema and psoriasis.
Normalizes intestinal motility, cleanses the body of toxins, accelerates fat metabolism, which helps to reduce excess weight.
It has a mild laxative effect.
Improves the condition of hair and skin, the functioning of the kidneys and thyroid gland.

Remember:

An open bottle is stored with a closed lid at a temperature of +2°C to +6°C for one month.
Apply only when cold.
To get the benefit, 30 g (2 tablespoons) of oil per day is enough.
The lowest calorie of all vegetable oils.

corn

Benefit:

Best of all regulates the exchange of cholesterol in the body, which prevents the development of atherosclerosis and the formation of blood clots.
Derivatives of phosphorus-phosphatides are useful for the brain, nicotinic acid - regulates the conduction of the heart, linoleic acid- Responsible for blood clotting.
Helps break down hard fats.
Improves the functioning of the intestines, gallbladder, liver and nervous system.
Useful for children, pregnant and lactating women.
Nutritionists advise using it for asthma, migraines and skin flaking.

Remember:

The most resistant to oxidation.
Sold only in refined form.
There is golden (cold pressing) and dark (hot pressing).
The recommended daily dose is 75 g.
Cures at -10°C.

mustard

Benefit:

Contains essential oils with bactericidal action. Therefore, it is a natural antibiotic: it heals wounds, burns, colds and strengthens the immune system.
Oleic acid stimulates the digestion process and improves liver function.
Preventive agent for tumors in the mammary glands.
Increases elasticity and strength of capillaries.
It has a warming property, so it is used for inhalation for bronchitis.
Vitamin A (antioxidant) ensures the full development of the body, improves vision, participates in the regeneration of epidermal cells, supports immune system.
Vitamin D heals skin diseases, improves the functioning of the thyroid gland, helps with multiple sclerosis.
Vitamin E has anti-inflammatory and healing properties, normalizes blood clotting, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, prevents the formation of blood clots, affects reproduction.
Vitamin K prevents hemorrhage associated with poor clotting blood.
Vitamin B group supports hormonal balance, female reproductive system.
Choline improves brain activity.

Remember:

Due to the bactericidal properties, the products are seasoned with oil, retain freshness longer.
Daily rate 30 g.
Oil can be heated.

Sesame

Benefit:

Calcium oil champion.
Improves the condition of the thyroid gland and removes harmful salts from the joints in case of gout.
Increases blood clotting (cores and varicose veins should be used with caution).
Useful during pregnancy and hormonal imbalance.
The complex of fatty acids Omega-6 and Omega-9 normalizes fat metabolism and blood sugar levels, reduces the development of cancer, strengthens the immune system, improves the cardiovascular, nervous, reproductive and endocrine systems.
Improves the male reproductive system: erection, prostate function, spermatogenesis.
Useful for the digestive system: neutralizes high acidity, has a laxative, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect.
Stimulates the synthesis of collagen, making the skin supple and elastic.

Remember:

Oil dark color not suitable for frying. Use only cold. Light - used in both cases.
Stored in a dark cool place in a closed glass container.

Pumpkin

Benefit:

The best source of zinc, which is more than in seafood, therefore it is useful for male power: produces testosterone, improves the functioning of the prostate gland, helps in the treatment of prostatitis and urethra.
Facilitates disease state during menopause and premenstrual period, normalizes the ovarian cycle.
It has a beneficial effect on the work of the nervous, endocrine, digestive, cardiovascular and muscular systems.
Vitamin E improves blood vessels and heart function. Reduces bad cholesterol and maintains blood pressure. Useful in the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis, arrhythmia, hypertension, anemia and coronary disease.
Indicated in gallstone disease, viral hepatitis, cholecystitis, gastric ulcer, enterocolitis, gastroduodenitis, colitis, diseases of the kidneys and bladder.
It cleanses the body of toxins, toxins and carcinogens. It has a mild laxative effect.
It has anti-inflammatory, wound healing and antitumor properties.
Effective for insomnia, headaches. Strengthens immunity.

Remember:

quality oil not bitter.
Consume cold. Frying is not recommended.
Take 1 tsp. 3 times a day. You cannot drink water.

soybean

Benefit:

The main plus is lecithin, which is necessary for the central nervous system and vision.
The oil reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Recommended for pregnant women, because. it is a source of vitamin E.
Improves metabolism, strengthens the immune system, prevents the development of a heart attack.

Remember:

For preventive purposes, use 1-2 tbsp. l. in a day.
Suitable for frying.
Stored no more than 45 days.

Walnut

Note: Nut butter is obtained from different types of nuts: pistachios, almonds, peanuts, forest (hazelnuts), pine nuts and walnuts. The composition differs depending on the type of initial natural raw material. But General characteristics the same.

Benefit:

The content of Omega-6 fatty acids is up to 55%. Therefore, the oil helps with inflammatory and allergic reactions, improves the condition of the skin, joints, and moisturizes cartilage tissues.
Linoleic acid with vitamin E contributes to the maturation of eggs and sperm, which helps in reproductive function.
Useful for the digestive, genitourinary, endocrine and cardiovascular systems.
It has a beneficial effect on the brain, the work of the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver.

Remember:

Consume up to 25 g per day.
Store in the refrigerator to prevent rancidity.
Shelf life is long, while retaining all the useful properties.

grape seed

Benefit:

Omega-3 and Omega-9 fatty acids strengthen the blood and lymphatic walls of blood vessels, reduce their fragility and bleeding. Reduce blood cholesterol levels and the likelihood of thrombosis.
A good remedy for the prevention of atherosclerosis, varicose veins veins, cardiovascular system, diabetic angiopathy and retinopathy.
Improves the skin.
Useful in diseases of the digestive system.
It has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and regenerating action.
Necessary for women during pregnancy and lactation.
Relieves symptoms of premenstrual and menopausal syndrome.

Remember:

Not to be confused with the oil of the same name, which is used in cosmetology. This is sold in a pharmacy and is not suitable for cooking. Only refined oil bought in supermarkets is used for food.
Due to the high calorie content, they consume 1–2 tsp. in a day.

Other Healthy Vegetable Oils

The above products are the most useful herbal products. But there are others that are equally beneficial.

coconut

Strengthens the immune system, protects the body from bacteria, reduces the ability of viruses to adapt to antibiotics.
Promotes weight loss, cleanses the intestines, normalizes metabolism, digestion and thyroid function.
Reduces cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, cleanses blood vessels.
During heat treatment, it does not emit harmful carcinogens.

Cocoa

Contains oleic, stearic, lauric, palmitic, linoleic and arachidic acids.
Stimulates the immune system, helps with allergic diseases.
Reduces the likelihood of blood clots, increases the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels, cleanses the blood, reduces the amount of cholesterol.
Normalizes the epidermis of the skin.

Avocado

Regulate cholesterol and fat metabolism.
Improves the elasticity of blood vessels, reduces blood viscosity, normalizes blood circulation and pressure.
Helps treat the digestive system, removes heavy metals and toxins from the body.
Useful for the treatment of joints, male and female infertility.

This is not the whole list of oils. There are exotic and not very popular, but no less healing: tomato, apricot, peach, poppy, chili oil, black cumin, etc.

Thanks to beneficial substances, which is part of the oils, almost all types are used in cosmetology. They are included in the composition of balms, creams, masks for skin care, hair, face, body.

Useful video about the 9 most useful vegetable oils:

Let's try to determine the most useful vegetable oils and consider the composition and characteristics of the most common edible oils in stores, as well as oils, the composition of which is often written on packages with the finished product.

In order to determine the most useful vegetable oils, considerthe composition and characteristics of the most common edible oils in stores, as well as oils, the composition of which is often written on packages with the finished product.

Peanut

Peanut seeds contain up to 40 - 50% oil, reminiscent of almond in taste. In food production, this oil is used mainly in the form additives to margarine butter, chocolate, confectionery pastes and other products, in particular dough products. From 100 kg of raw materials, up to 50 kg of fatty oil are obtained. Peanut butter obtained by direct pressing, contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals.

Grape (grape seed oil or grape oil)

It is a vegetable oil obtained by hot extraction of grape seeds. The cold pressing method is rarely used in practice due to the relatively low yield of the final product. Grape oil has a slight wine flavor. The specific aroma of this oil makes it especially popular in cooking to spice up certain finished dishes.

In terms of nutritional value, this oil is not inferior to sunflower oil. The content of unsaturated fatty acids Omega-6 and Omega-9 is high: linoleic - 72%, oleic - 16%. The content of essential omega-3 acids is very low, less than 1%. Also contains a small amount of vitamin E.

Useful properties of grape oil: is cytoprotector, antioxidant and regenerator. Grapeseed oil begins to smoke when high temperature(about 216°C), so it can be used in high temperature food processing methods such as deep frying.

mustard

The oil produced from mustard seeds is one of the valuable vegetable oils with a high content of biologically active substances. This oil contains a large amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids, up to 96%(!), of which: essential Omega-3 - 14% (linolenic), and Omega-6 - 32% (linoleic). Omega-9 - 45% (oleic). Such content indicators superior to many oils, including sunflower.

It should be noted that essential omega-6 acids are found in almost every unrefined oil. But essential Omega-3s are extremely rare: in flaxseed, mustard, camelina oil, and also in fish oil.

Mustard oil has a pleasant light taste. Not bitter, as many people think.

Despite the high biological value, mustard oil on the Russian table is rather an exotic product. Nutritionists call this “imperial delicacy” (Nicholas II preferred mustard oil) a ready-made medicine. However, the effect of this oil on the body is debatable.

Despite the high content of essential polyunsaturated acids, unrefined mustard oil contains erucic acid (an omega-9 acid), which, as it is currently believed, is not utilized by the mammalian enzyme system, tends to accumulate in various tissues, and can cause cardiovascular disorders and some other disorders. Erucic acid is also found in rapeseed and colza oils. To remove it, oils are refined. The sale of unrefined rapeseed oils is banned in the European Union and a number of other countries.

corn

Obtained from corn germ. According to the content of valuable biologically active substances, this oil close to sunflower. As in sunflower oil, this oil contains little, only up to 1%, Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. The content of Omega-6 and Omega-9 acids is high (linoleic 40 - 56%, oleic 40 - 49%). It is also high in the antioxidant α-tocopherol (vitamin E).

The beneficial properties of corn oil are similar to those of sunflower oil.

The high smoke point of this oil makes it suitable for frying, including deep frying. The oil is used in the baking industry, for the preparation of salads, mayonnaise and margarine.

Linen

Fast drying linseed oil with one of the highest content of valuable polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6 that are not produced in the body. (Linoleic 15 - 30%, linolenic 44 - 61%), as well as Omega-9 (oleic 13 - 29%). By biological value linseed oil is leader among vegetable and refers to dietary foods. Contains a large amount of vitamins and microelements. It has a specific, unusual taste and aroma.

Flaxseed oil is recommended to be added in its pure form to salads, vinaigrettes, cereals, sauces, sauerkraut. In case of cardiovascular diseases, doctors advise replacing sunflower oil with linseed oil. Reduces the level of "bad cholesterol", prevents the development of atrsclerosis, improves blood circulation, has a cardioprotective and antiarrhythmic effect, improves tissue nutrition, reduces the intensity of inflammatory processes, is recommended for diseases of the liver and biliary tract, has a positive effect on nails and hair, as well as endocrine system.

Flaxseed oil is obtained mainly by cold pressing and is not refined. Therefore, choose the right this product the store is not difficult.

Flaxseed oil quickly goes rancid, it should not be subjected to heat treatment, but it is better to store in dark cool place. Rancid oil should not be used for food, as toxic substances are formed in it: epoxides, aldehydes and ketones.

Olive (Provencal oil, wood oil)

Olive fruit oil high rate the content of monounsaturated fatty acids, in particular, esters of oleic acid (Omega-9 acids). Is valuable dietary and easily digestible product, contains a complex of vitamins, microelements, as well as essential omega-6 fatty acids. Has excellent palatability and is widely used in cooking.

Olive oil is recommended to be added in its pure form to salads, soups, main courses, eat on an empty stomach. Reduces the level of "bad cholesterol", preventing myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular diseases. Helps maintain blood glucose levels, strengthens the immune system, reduces the intensity of inflammatory processes and the risk of cancer, stimulates the growth of bone tissue, is useful for digestive disorders, diseases of the liver and biliary tract, is antioxidant, slows down the aging process.

The best can be considered unfiltered extra virgin olive oil Extra Virgin Unfiltered Olive Oil, or filtered extra virgin Olio d "oliva l" extravergine / extra virgin olive oil / virgen extra. Even more valuable is the “drip” extra virgin olive oil. first cold press.

The following grades of oil are considered less valuable and are commercial:

Refined - refined.
Pomace olive oil - pomace, that is, obtained by extraction using solvents.
Pure olive oil or Olive oil is a blend of natural and refined oils.

Palm (Palm kernel oil)

Vegetable oil obtained from the fleshy part of the fruit of the oil palm. The oil from the seeds of this palm is called palm kernel oil. It is not found on store shelves, it is practically not used in its pure form, but it is part of many finished products. Due to the high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, in particular oleic, Palm oil It has a high oxidative stability, therefore it is able to extend the shelf life of products. Basically, palm oil is modified: the hydrogenated vegetable fat obtained as a result of modification is used in food production for the manufacture of a wide range of products.

Sunflower

The most popular and widespread oil in Russia, obtained from sunflower seeds. This oil contains only 1% Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. But the content of Omega-6 and Omega-9 acids is very high (linoleic 46 - 62%, oleic acid 24 - 40%). Compared to other oilseeds, the content antioxidant α-tocopherol (vitamin E) in unrefined sunflower oil, one of the highest: from 46 to 60 mg per 100 g of oil.

Unrefined sunflower oil, obtained by direct extraction, is a powerful antioxidant, slows down the aging process in the body, lowers cholesterol, participates in protein synthesis, strengthens defensive forces body, has a cardioprotective and antiarrhythmic effect, reduces inflammatory processes in the body, improves tissue nutrition, has positive influence for digestion.

Conclusions? Olive oil is positioned in the media as "the healthiest", but this is not entirely true. Comparing the compositions of various oils, we conclude that in order to obtain all the necessary components for the body better to combine various oils or alternate their use. For example, olive oil contains a small amount of tocopherols (vitamin E), while this figure is much higher in sunflower oil. At the same time, in order to give the body essential and rare Omega-3 acids, you need to use flaxseed oil, you can try refined mustard oil, oily sea fish or fish oil is also recommended. The complex of essential Omega-6 acids will replenish almost any oil: sunflower, grape, linseed, olive, corn... Valuable biologically active substances: vitamins and microelements are contained in any unrefined or raw oil obtained by direct extraction.

Friends, what oil do you prefer? What are preferences based on? Do you adhere to strict rules with reading labels or do you not bother about this at all? published

Vegetable oils- fats extracted from oilseeds and consisting of 95-97% of triglycerides, i.e. organic compounds complex fatty acids and full esters of glycerol.

The main biological value of vegetable oils lies in their high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The human body is in dire need of them, but it is not capable of synthesizing them on its own. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic, arachidonic) ensure normal tissue growth and metabolism, maintain vascular elasticity.

Many physiological processes of the body cannot proceed normally if there is a deficiency of essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic) found in vegetable fats. With their lack, the human body does not adapt well to adverse conditions. external environment, metabolism is disturbed, resistance to infections decreases.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are essential and contribute to the elimination of cholesterol. The composition of vegetable oils also includes phosphatides, tocopherols, lipochromes, vitamins and other substances that give the oils color, taste and smell.

Most vegetable oils are extracted from the so-called oilseeds - sunflower, corn, olive, soybeans, colza, rapeseed, hemp, sesame, flax, etc. Vegetable oils in most cases have liquid forms(with the exception of some oils of tropical plants, including palm oil), since the fatty acids that make up their basis are unsaturated and have low temperature melting. The pour point for liquid vegetable oils is usually below 0 C, while for solid oils it reaches 40 º WITH.

Vegetable oils are obtained by pressing and extracting, after which they are purified. According to the degree of purification, oils are divided into raw, unrefined and refined. In medical practice, vegetable oils are used to prepare oil emulsions, they are part of ointments, liniments and suppositories.

Vegetable oils are useful because they improve blood circulation, increase the body's defenses and restore immunity. With their help, toxins and slags are removed.

IN Lately physicians take into account the important role in lipid metabolism of the so-called polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. They are classified as essential biologically active substances and are sometimes called vitamin F (from the English fat - “fat”). The optimal ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in clinical nutrition should be 4:3.

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids gently lower blood pressure, have a positive effect on fat metabolism in patients with diabetes, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, and prevent the formation of thrombosis. The omega-6 PUFAs include linoleic, linolenic, arachidonic and gamma-linic acids, and most of them are found in vegetable oils. They have a positive effect on the immune system, improve cholesterol metabolism, and normalize the functional activity of cell membranes.

Vegetable fats are easily digested by the body. Unlike synthesized drugs, they act on the body more gently, which has a positive effect on the healing process.

Scientists recommend that women during menopause include vegetable oil rich in vitamin E as often as possible in the diet. It can reduce hot flashes and prevent dryness of the mucous membranes (including the genitals), which is so characteristic at this age.

American researchers from the National Institute of Gerontology claim that vitamin E (tocopherol), being an excellent natural antioxidant, prevents clogging of the body with oxidation products that lead to premature aging. To some extent, vitamin E is abundant in different types vegetable oils, which means that all of them are able to stop impending old age. That is why they are often used in cosmetology as a massage tool. There are many types of vegetable oils, but with general properties each has its own specifics.

Sunflower oil contains the whole range of biologically active substances, as well as waxes. Of the fatty acids, palmitic, myristic, arachidic, oleic, linolenic, linoleic are found in it. Unrefined oil contains phospholipids, as evidenced by the sediment that forms over time at the bottom of the bottle. However, in medicine, purified (refined) oil, rich in vitamin E, is more often used. Sunflower oil helps with many diseases, including atherosclerosis, headaches, coughs, wounds, rheumatism, and inflammation. It is used for chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and women's ailments.

Corn oil. Unlike other vegetable oils, corn oil contains much more fatty acids that are beneficial to the body.

In addition, it contains many other valuable substances, lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood, cleansing the walls of blood vessels, giving them elasticity. Contains a number of important vitamins - B, PP, provitamin A, and vitamin K - a substance that reduces blood clotting.

Corn oil is widely used in cosmetology: to improve the condition of the skin, eliminate roughness and cracks on the lips, preserve and strengthen hair.

There is even more vitamin E in corn oil than in olive oil. This vitamin revitalizes cells, rejuvenates and heals them, which means it preserves youth, beauty and health. Tocopherol is a natural antioxidant, and therefore neutralizes free radicals in the body, leading to premature aging and oncological diseases. Corn oil helps with abdominal pain, inhibits fermentation processes in the intestines, relaxes the tone of the smooth muscles of the gallbladder. It is widely used externally - for bruises, fractures, for the treatment of burns, skin diseases.

Olive oil obtained from the pulp of the fruit of the olive tree. In ancient medical books it was called Provencal. The oil of the first pomace is considered especially effective when the fruits are pressed without heating. Olive oil is high in vitamin E, a vitamin eternal youth. It contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids that successfully fight cholesterol, reducing its content in the blood and delaying the development of atherosclerotic processes. In addition, it is very rich in oleic acid (up to 80%). It is this acid that is most abundant in human fat cells, and therefore it is very necessary for us. It also contains, albeit not very much (about 7%), linoleic acid and saturated fatty acids (up to 10%).

The main advantage of olive oil is that it is perfectly absorbed by the body, it has more pronounced healing properties. That is why it is used more often than other vegetable oils in medicine and pharmaceuticals. Olive oil is an excellent preventive and therapeutic agent for atherosclerosis. It not only prevents the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the blood vessels, but is also capable of destroying those dangerous deposits that have already formed.

It is known that the inhabitants of the Mediterranean, who generously season their every meal with olive oil, maintain health and youth for a long time, and do not complain about their hearts. Therefore, even in the last century, doctors prescribed 1 tbsp. a spoonful of olive oil on an empty stomach as a choleretic and mild laxative.

Olive oil is wonderful dietary product, it has a mild effect on the entire digestive system, but especially on the intestines, where fats are absorbed.

Olive oil helps with chronic liver diseases. Today it has been scientifically proven that the "Provencal king" (as this oil is sometimes called) contributes to the normalization of fat metabolism. It is recommended after resection of the gallbladder. Olive oil has the ability to dilate the bile ducts, so it is used to remove kidney stones. It is used to treat headaches, gastrointestinal diseases, relieve pain in the liver, it is used for colds, the treatment of conjunctivitis, erysipelas, urticaria, folliculosis, wounds, eczema, etc.

The ancient Greeks were right to anoint their bodies with olive oil, a procedure that is now proven to protect against skin cancer.

Scientists suggest that the antioxidants contained in olive oil neutralize free radicals that appear under the influence of ultraviolet radiation and damage the DNA of skin cells.

In cosmetics, olive oil is used as part of skin care products, especially for dry, irritated, flaky and aging skin. As one of the most widely available oils, it is often added as a base oil for massage mixtures.

Wheat germ oil is obtained from freshly ground sprouted grains of cereals and is considered natural pantry the most valuable biologically active substances. It is dark, fragrant, sticky, contains fatty acids, phytosteroids and unsaponifiable fats. It contains more than 10 essential vitamins - A, P, PP, group B and the highest content of vitamin E.

Tocopherol and trace element selenium neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals and prevent aging. In order not to destroy the valuable active substances of the germ, such oil cannot be subjected to heat treatment. It is more expensive than regular vegetable oil, but much healthier. Thick oil helps to improve peripheral circulation and rapid healing burns. It is useful to rub it into the chest and abdomen to prevent stretch marks on the skin during and after pregnancy.

Cedar oil- oil from the kernels of Siberian cedar nuts, obtained by cold pressing. This oil has not only nutritional value, it is widely used in folk medicine for the treatment of colds, tuberculosis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as kidney diseases, nervous disorders. Inside, cedar oil is used for stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, gastritis, high acidity, as well as to improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, gradual normalization blood pressure, lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood, a balanced metabolism in the body. In folk medicine, I use pine nut oil for frostbite and burns.

Massage with cedar oil relieves fatigue, improves peripheral blood circulation, improves lymphatic outflow, relieves venous congestion of the extremities, improves skin elasticity. The use of oil in the bath, sauna for rubbing into the skin helps to rejuvenate the skin and heal wounds.