Cedar oil is a natural biologically active food supplement, useful both in youth and in old age. Everyone can find in it something for themselves. People say cedar oil can replace any vegetable oil, but it is impossible to replace it.
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The chemical composition of cedar oil
Cedar oil is extracted from the seeds of Siberian pine. It is very oily, nutritious and tastes good. Vitamins, fatty acids and trace elements are dissolved in oil. The more gentle the method will be used in its preparation, the more it will be possible to keep useful substances in it.
Oil is extracted in three ways:
- chemical extraction;
- hot pressed;
- cold pressed.
The first method gives the greatest yield. However, it is likely that some of the residual chemical extractants will end up in the finished oil. Such a product is rarely used for food purposes.
Hot spin is safe. Heating allows you to extract a large amount of oil. However, as a result of such a preparation, it loses a part of useful substances. Some of them are destroyed by high temperatures.
Cold-pressed oil is most preferred for human consumption. It is obtained by simple pressing, in which less oil is formed, therefore, the finished product is more expensive. But it is in it that the largest number of useful substances is preserved.
Siberian cedar oil is a champion in vitamin E. The amount of antioxidant from 20 to 55 mg per 100 ml of product. This is 5 times more than in the best grades of olive oil. Vitamin E is useful not only for humans. It extends the shelf life of the product, increasing its resistance to rancidity.
- The oil of Siberian pine seeds contains a lot of carotene (up to 30 mg per 100 ml), which in combination with vitamin E provides powerful support to the immune system.
- Of great interest are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The oil contains at least 75%. This is even more than in any fish oil-based vitamins. Moreover, in the Siberian product omega acids are in a more balanced ratio.
- The main purpose of cedar oil is to fill in the deficiency of vitamin E and essential fatty acids. But it can also be used to replenish vitamins B1, B2, B6, PP and D.
Siberian cedar oil is a source of 19 trace elements, among which: magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, manganese copper. The action of these substances affects almost all body functions. We can say that pine nut oil is a unique natural product that does not have synthetic and natural analogues.
Cedar oil: healing and beneficial properties
Cedar oil is an elixir of youth. Due to the high content of vitamin E, it prevents premature aging, and when taken orally improves the condition of the skin, hair and nails. In addition, the antioxidants found in it prevent the degeneration of normal cells into cancer cells.
- Omega acids regulate fat metabolism, lower blood cholesterol.
- Oil is useful for cleaning vessels and preventing atherosclerosis.
- Fatty acids are involved in the construction of nerve tissue. When using healthy oil, brain activity improves, stress resistance and resistance to external negative factors increase.
- Minerals potassium and magnesium strengthen the heart muscle.
- Vegetable fat is good for people with hypertension. It helps with blood diseases, tones the entire cardiovascular system.
- The beneficial properties of cedar oil are used to treat varicose veins. An obvious effect is observed with the simultaneous use of the product inside and out.
- Oil treats skin diseases. It kills bacteria, fungi and at the same time has an anti-inflammatory effect. The tool helps with burns, eczema, dermatitis, peeling. It restores the structure of the skin, nourishes them, softens and moisturizes.
- Cedar vegetable fat has a positive effect on the digestive system. It has a pleasant taste and a delicate aroma of pine cones, so it is easy to drink in its pure form.
- The product is useful for diseases of the stomach, accompanied by high acidity. It can be used for cholecystitis, hepatocholecystitis, pancreatitis. The therapeutic effect is observed with inflammatory diseases of the stomach, in particular, with ulcers and erosive lesions of the mucosa.
- It is believed that oil can fight tuberculosis and other pulmonary diseases.
Women's Health Benefits
Cedar oil is a rich source of vitamin E, which not only prolongs youthfulness, but also stimulates the endocrine system. The reproductive health of a woman largely depends on the state of the thyroid gland and how she copes with her function.
- The use of oil helps to smooth out the hormonal background and improve the functioning of all internal glands.
- In addition, tocopherol (vitamin E) inhibits the division of abnormal cells, thereby preventing the appearance of nodular and cystic formations in the organs of the reproductive system.
What is beneficial oil for men
Siberian pine oil contains zinc, which is involved in the work of the prostate gland.This trace element is also present in male sex hormones. Cedar oil enhances sexual activity and improves the quality of seed material.
Cedar oil for children
The use of oil in children is justified by the high content of unsaturated fatty acids of the Omega-3 and Omega-6 families in the product. These substances are necessary for the growing body. They strengthen the nervous system, form connections between the central brain and all other organs.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids are useful for developing cognitive abilities. Associated with them is an improvement in memory, attention and quick wit.
The body experiences an increased need for substances during an active learning process. It is useful to give oil to children during the period of examinations and preparation for exams to relieve stress and tune in to work.
Methods of application in traditional medicine
The healing properties of cedar oil are used in folk medicine for therapy:
- inflammatory diseases of the stomach;
- gall bladder diseases;
- inhibition of liver function;
- diseases of the blood and cardiovascular system, including hypertension.
And also it has found application as a means for:
- restoration of nervous regulation;
- normalization of the endocrine system;
- treatment of pathologies of the reproductive organs;
- removal of heavy metals.
In all cases, oil is consumed before meals. Start with a teaspoon twice a day.
With good tolerance, the multiplicity is increased to 3 times, and the dose is increased to 2 teaspoons. Children take half the adult norm. The duration of treatment is 1 to 2 months. Courses can be repeated three times a year.
For preventive purposes, take a teaspoon oil three times a day before meals. In such quantities, the product can be consumed constantly.
In the treatment of skin diseases and varicose veins, the oil is simultaneously taken orally and externally. They drink according to the general scheme described above. Topically applied in a thin layer to the affected area twice a day. In the treatment of varicose veins, the affected areas are lightly massaged with the fingertips to penetrate the skin.
Beauty Use
Pine nut oil is good for facial skin. It is used in cosmetology:
- for nutrition and enrichment of the upper layers of the dermis with minerals and fatty acids;
- softening, eliminating dryness, smoothing wrinkles;
- removal of excess fat and normalization of the sebaceous glands;
- dealing with the causes of acne.
Cedar oil for the face in 3 drops is added to a regular care product. Twice a week, it can be used instead of cosmetic milk to remove makeup.
The tool also restores rough skin of the hands. The oil is applied in a thin layer before bedtime and gently rubbed with massage movements. Then they put on protective gloves, and in the morning wash off the residues with warm water.
The benefits of vegetable hair oil are difficult to overestimate. It returns a natural shine, increases elasticity, fights against baldness. The product is useful for dry scalp, and thanks to its antiseptic property, it eliminates dandruff.
Cedar hair oil is prepared in several ways:
- mix two teaspoons of olive oil and a teaspoon of cedar oil;
- in equal proportions combine cedar oil, a strong infusion of green tea and vodka;
- make a mixture of jojoba oil and pine nuts in a ratio of 2: 1.
Rub any of these mixtures into the scalp three hours before washing your hair. The procedure can be repeated 2 to 3 times a week for a month.
The oil is good for oily and dry hair. It nourishes the roots, moisturizes the skin, normalizes the function of the endocrine glands, and eliminates oily and itchy skin.
In a mixture with lemon juice, in a ratio of 1: 1, oil is used to restore nails and care for the cuticle. The product nourishes the plate, makes it strong, prevents delamination, helps restore natural nails to a healthy appearance after removing the artificial coating.
Pine nut oil for a beautiful tan
Siberian pine nut oil helps to get a smooth and beautiful tan. Vitamins A, E, D soften and moisturize the skin, partially delay harmful radiation and contribute to the uniform distribution of pigment.
To obtain an even tan, apply oil in a thin layer on the skin at least half an hour before going outside. To better distribute the product over the body, it can be poured into a bottle with a spray.
The benefits and harms of pregnancy
Each manufacturer in his own way relates to the use of oil during pregnancy. Some frankly write that it is contraindicated during gestation and feeding. Others, on the contrary, consider it an excellent substitute for synthetic vitamins.
Of course, oil can support a pregnant body:
- it improves skin elasticity;
- reduces the likelihood of stretch marks;
- contains fatty acids and trace elements useful for the development of the fetus;
- prevents the development of anemia;
- normalizes the activity of the digestive tract and promotes the disposal of accumulated toxins;
- helps a woman maintain emotional stability;
- strengthens the immune system and reduces the likelihood of colds.
However, protein residues of the oil can cause an allergic response. No one can predict how the body will react during pregnancy. Therefore, some manufacturers recommend that women in a position to abandon the use of this product.
Cedar oil as a means for weight loss
Using cedar oil for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes, you can establish a fat metabolism and, accordingly, reduce weight. A teaspoon of the drug three times a day before meals will speed up metabolism, help lower blood cholesterol, cleanse blood vessels and establish normal liver function.
Oil can be consumed in a course of 30 days or added to dishes on an ongoing basis. However, it should be remembered that it is very high in calories (898 kcal), therefore, when using a cedar product, the content of other fats in the diet should be limited.
Contraindications
The only contraindication for eating cedar seed oil is considered to be hypersensitivity to its components.
The noble product obtained from the seeds of cedar cones provides invaluable support to the body. The use of oil on an ongoing basis helps to prolong youth, increase activity and improve health.
