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160 Uses Of Coconut Oil(must Read) by Nobody: 7:03am On Jan 21, 2016 |
1. Age Spots (also known as liver
spots) – applying coconut oil directly
to the age spot will help it fade.
2. After Shave – coconut oil will help
heal your skin after shaving without
clogging pores. Great for razor burn!
3. Baldness – apply three times a day
to affected area of hair loss. Coconut
oil supports cell regeneration.
4. Birth Marks – can be used after a
laser removal treatment to aid in
healing. Can also be applied after an
apple cider vinegar treatment to help
support and aid the fading process.
5. Body Scrub – mix coconut oil and
sugar together and rub all over! Rinse
off and your skin will be super soft!
You can add in essential oils if you
would like a specific smell.
6. Bruises – applied directly to the
bruise, coconut oil enhances the
healing process by reducing swelling
and redness.
7. Bug Bites – when applied directly to
a bug bite, coconut oil can stop the
itching and burning sensation as well
as hasten the healing process.
8. Burns – apply to burn site
immediately and continue applying
until healed. Will reduce the chances
of permanent scarring and promotes
healing.
9. Chapstick – just rub a little into lips
and it not only acts as a softening
agent but it also has an SPF of about
4 so you get a little protection!
10. Cradle Cap – having issues with
dry skin on your baby’s scalp?
Coconut oil will not only nourish your
baby’s skin, it also helps eliminate
cradle cap. Just rub a teaspoon onto
scalp daily.
11. Dandruff – coconut oil soaks into
the scalp moisturizing dry skin and
relieves symptoms of dandruff. It also
helps to control oil secretion from the
scalp, another leading cause of
dandruff.
12. Deodorant – coconut oil alone can
be used as a deodorant, but even
more effective in combination with
cornstarch/arrowroot powder and
baking soda!
13. Diaper Salve – very comforting on
a rashy bum with no harsh chemicals.
Also safe for cloth diapers.
14. Exfoliator – coconut oil mixed with
sugar or sea salt is a very nourishing
and effective exfoliator and safe to use
all over the body.
15. Eye cream – apply under the eyes
to reduce puffiness, bags and wrinkles.
Use on the lids in the evening.
16. Face Wash/ Soap – mix equal
parts coconut oil with olive oil, almond
oil, avocado oil and castor oil and use
in place of soap when washing your
face. Wet face, rub oil in and leave on
for two minutes, rinse and pat dry.
One teaspoon should be adequate.
17. Hair conditioner/ Deep Treatment
– use as a leave-in hair conditioner by
applying a teaspoon of coconut oil to
your ends and then running your
fingers through your hair to distribute
the rest! For a deeper treatment, rub
in a tablespoon of coconut oil onto
your dry scalp and gently work through
to the ends. Put a shower cap on to
prevent transfer onto bed linens and
leave on overnight.
18. Hair Gel/ Defrizzer – rub a little
between your palms and either
scrunch into hair (for curly hair) or
finger comb in through from scalp to
ends (for wavy/straight hair).
19. Healing - when applied on scrapes
and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin,
chemical layer which protects the
wound from outside dust, bacteria and
virus. Coconut oil speeds up the
healing process of bruises by repairing
damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a
heck-of-a-lot better than anything from
the pharmacy.
20. Lubricant – it is an all-natural,
perfectly safe personal lubricant. Not
compatible with latex!
21. Makeup Remover – use a cotton
swab and a dab of coconut oil and you
would be amazed at how well it works!
22. Massage Oil – pretty simple; grab
some and rub!
23. Moisturizer – simply scoop some
out of the jar and apply all over your
body, including neck and face.
24. Mole Remover – when applied
after an apple cider vinegar compress
for several weeks, moles have been
known to “slide off” or just disappear.
25. Nipple Cream – works great to
nourish cracked, sore or dry nipples.
Apply to a cotton ball and leave on
your nipples between feedings.
26. Oily Skin Fix – prone to oily skin or
an oily T-zone? Use a pea sized
amount underneath makeup or alone
to reduce the appearance of oil.
27. Pre Shampoo Treatment for Hair –
rub a little into scalp and hair before
shampooing. This is especially useful
for those with course or frizzy hair.
28. Pre-Shave – coconut oil will prep
skin for the pending damage caused
by shaving.
29. Skin Problems – coconut oil
relieves skin problems such as
psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.
30. Stretch Mark Cream – coconut oil
is great at nourishing damaged skin. It
may not be the magic stretch mark
cure but it will help.
31. Sun Burn Relief – rub liberal
amounts of coconut oil into the
affected area.
32. Sunscreen – see my post on
natural sunscreen for more detailed
information.
33. Swimmers Ear – mix garlic oil and
coconut oil and put a few drops in
affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do
this 2-3 times a day and it usually
works within one or two days.
34. Tattoo Healing and Moisturizer –
continued use of coconut oil on
tattoos will help keep the pigment
from fading. Used on new tattoos,
coconut will hasten the healing
process and decrease the chance of
infection.
35. Toothpaste – there are numerous
recipes out there but I just mix
coconut oil and baking soda and dab a
little of the mix on my toothbrush.
36. Wrinkle Prevention and Wrinkle
Reducer – rubbing coconut oil on
winkles and sagging skin helps
strengthen the connective tissues to
bring back that youthful look!
Coconut Oil for General Health and
Wellness
37. Breastfeeding – for breastfeeding
moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of
coconut oil daily will enrich the milk
supply.
38. Bones and Teeth – coconut oil
aids in the absorption of calcium and
magnesium leading to better
development of bones and teeth.
39. Digestion - the saturated fats in
coconut oil help control parasites and
fungi that cause indigestion and other
digestion related problems such as
irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in
coconut oil also aids in the absorption
of vitamins, minerals and amino acids,
making you healthier all around.
40. Energy Boost – coconut oil boosts
energy and endurance making it a
great supplement for athletes as well
as those needed a quick pick me up.
41. Fitness - coconut oil has been
proven to stimulate your metabolism,
improve thyroid function, and escalate
energy levels, all of which help
decrease your unwanted fat while
increasing muscle.
42. Improves insulin secretion and
utilization of blood glucose making it
great for both diabetics and non-
diabetic.
43. Lung Function – increases the
fluidity of cell surfaces.
44. Nausea – rub some coconut oil on
the inside for the wrist and forearm to
calm an upset stomach.
45. Nose bleeds – coconut oil can
prevent nose bleeding that is caused
by sensitivity to weather such as
extreme heat and extreme cold. This
condition happens when the nasal
passages become dry because of cold
or dry air resulting to burns and cracks
in the mucus membranes so bleeding
happens. To prevent this just put
coconut oil in you nostrils. Coat your
finger with coconut oil and then lie
down and coat your finger inside your
nose. Doing this will strengthen and
protect the capillaries in the nasal
passages. A Vitamin C supplement will
also help prevent nose bleeding.
46. Oil pulling with coconut oil offers a
two for one health benefit!
47. Stress Relief – relieve mental
fatigue by applying coconut oil to the
head in a circular, massaging motion.
The natural aroma of coconuts is
extremely soothing thus helping to
lower your stress level.
48. Vitamin and nutrient absorption
49. Weight loss - the saturated fats
contribute to weight loss and
controlling cravings. Also increases
metabolic rate.
Coconut Oil for Health Problems (when
taken internally it is known for aiding,
preventing, relieving or even curing
these health issues)
50. Acid reflux/indigestion aid if taken
after a meal
51. Adrenal fatigue
52. Allergies (seasonal hay fever)
53. Alzheimer’s/Dementia
54. Asthma, even in children
55. Autism
56. Bowel function
57. Bronchial Infections
58. Cancer (has been shown to
prevent colon and breast cancer in
laboratory tests)
59. Candida Albicans
60. Cholesterol – improves HDL
(‘good’ cholesterol) to LDL (‘bad’
cholesterol) ratio in people with high
cholesterol
61. Chronic Fatigue
62. Crohns Disease and resulting
inflammation
63. Circulation/feeling cold all the time
64. Colds and Flus
65. Constipation
66. Cystic Fibrosis
67. Depression
68. Diabetes – helps keep blood sugar
levels stable and/or helps with
cravings
69. Dysentery
70. Eczema – in addition to taking it
internally, many have success applying
it externally, but some don’t
71. Edema
72. Energy boost
73. Epilepsy (known to reduce epileptic
seizures)
74. Fever Support
75. Flaky, Dry Skin
76. Gallbladder disease and pain
77. Gas
78. H. pylori
79. Head Lice
80. Heart Disease (protects arteries
from injury that causes atherosclerosis
)
81. Hemorrhoids (can applied
externally or internally twice a day)
82. HIV
83. Hot Flashes
84. Hyperthyroidism
85. Immune System Builder
86. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
87. Jaundice
88. Kidney Disease
89. Kidney Stones (aids in dissolving
them)
90. Liver Disease
91. Lung Disease
92. Malnutrition
93. Mental Clarity
94. Menstruation Relief regarding pain/
cramps and heavy blood flow
95. Migraines (with regular use)
96. Mononucleosis
97. Osteoporosis
98. Pancreatitis
99. Parasites
100. Periodontal Disease and tooth
decay
101. Prostate Enlargement (benign
prostatic hyperplasia)
102. Rickets
103. Skin problems
104. Scurvy
105. Stomach Ulcers
106. Toenail fungus
107. Thrush
108. Thyroid Function (regulates an
overactive or underactive thyroid)
109. Ulcerative Colitis
110. Underactive thyroid gland –
results have shown subsequent thyroid
blood tests becoming normal after
ingesting coconut oil daily
111. Urinary Tract Infections (Bladder
Infections)
Coconut Oil and Health Problems
(when applied topically it is known for
aiding, relieving, or even curing these
health issues)
112. Acne
113. Allergies/Hay Fever – rub a little
inside the nostrils for quick relief. The
pollen will cling to the oil.
114. Athletes foot
115. Back pain/sore muscles
116. Boils and cysts
117. Canker sores
118. Cellulite
119. Circumcision healing – although I
am personally against circumcision, I
have read that coconut oil is a really
great healer for this.
120. Decongestant – rub coconut oil
on the chest and under the nose when
congested from a cold or allergies
121. Ear infection – place a few drops
inside the ear twice daily for relief
from pain. Also fights the infection
itself.
122. Genital Warts (through topical
application over 6 weeks, and coconut
oil enemas twice a day depending on
the location of the warts)
123. Gum Disease and Gingivitis (use
as a toothpaste or rub directly on
gums)
124.Herpes (applied topically and taken
internally)
125.Hives (reduces the itch and
swelling
126. Pink eye (applied around and in
the eye)
127. Ringworm
128. Toothache
129. Warts
Coconut Oil and Cooking
130. Butter Substitute – use 1 cup to
1 cup ratio when replacing butter in
recipes with coconut oil.
131. Nutritional Supplement – melt
and add to smoothies.
132. Replacement for butter/lard/
Crisco/PAM in its solid form for
greasing pans, pie crusts, etc.
133. Replacement for various oils in
liquid form – baking, cooking,
sautéing, etc.
Coconut Oil and Pets/Animals
Check with your veterinarian but the
recommended dosage for animals is
1/4 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of
body weight twice daily.
134. Aids healing of digestive disorders
like inflammatory bowel syndrome and
colitis
135. Aids in arthritis or ligament
problems
136. Aids in elimination of hairballs
and coughing
137. Applied topically, promotes the
healing of cuts, wounds, hot spots, dry
skin and hair, bites and stings
138. Clears up skin conditions such as
eczema, flea allergies, contact
dermatitis, and itchy skin
139. Disinfects cuts and promotes
wound healing
140. Great for dogs and cats for
general wellness. Just add a teaspoon
to their water bowl daily.
141. Helps prevent or control diabetes
142. Helps sedentary dogs feel
energetic
143. Helps reduce weight, increases
energy
144. Improves digestion and nutrient
absorption
145. Makes coats become sleek and
glossy, and deodorizes doggy odor
146. Medium-chain triglycerides
(MCTs) have been shown to improve
brain energy metabolism and decrease
the amyloid protein buildup that
results in brain lesions in older dogs.
147. Prevents and treats yeast and
fungal infections, including candida
148. Reduces allergic reactions and
improves skin health
149. Reduces or eliminates bad breath
in dogs
150. Regulates and balance insulin and
promotes normal thyroid function
Other Uses for Coconut Oil
151. Chewing Gum in Hair Remover –
just rub some coconut oil over the
stuck chewing gum, leave in for about
30 minutes, then roll the gum between
your fingertip. Voila! It’s out!
152. Goo Gone – just mix equal parts
coconut oil and baking soda into a
paste. Apply to the “sticky” area and
let it set for a minute. Then scrub off
with an old toothbrush or the scrubby
side of a sponge.
153. Insect repellent – mix coconut oil
with peppermint oil extract and rub it
all over exposed skin. Keeps insects
off better than anything with DEET!
Tons safer too.
154. Moisturizing and cleaning leather
products
155. Oiling wood cutting boards and
wood bowls
156. Polishing Bronze – all you have
to do is rub a little oil into a cotton
towel and then wipe down the statue.
It cleans and helps deepen the color of
your bronze.
157. Polish Furniture – coconut oil
with a little bit of lemon juice to polish
wood furniture. However, I recommend
you test it first on a very small,
unobtrusive part of your furniture to
make sure it works the way you’d like.
158. Seasoning animal hide drums
159. Seasoning cookware
160. Soap making – coconut oil can
be used as one of the fats in soap. |
Re: 160 Uses Of Coconut Oil(must Read) by Edwinmason(m): 7:13am On Jan 21, 2016 |
Nice one |
Re: 160 Uses Of Coconut Oil(must Read) by jopretty(f): 7:35am On Jan 21, 2016 |
I started using home-made coconut oil last week and believe me, it works wonders. Thanks Op for the additional info. |
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