Hint oil: composition, properties and application
Much is known about the beneficial properties of vegetable oils.The most popular are olive, linseed, pumpkin, mustard. Gingerbread oil is not so common, although in the recent past it was used for medicinal purposes, added to various dishes and salads, used as cosmetics.
What is it and what is it made of?
Ginger oil is obtained from the seeds of the plant, which is found almost everywhere. This saffron saffron. It can often be seen on the side of the road, in abandoned parks and squares. It is a plant with thin leaves. During the flowering period, this oilseed crop is covered with small yellow flowers, sometimes decorating entire fields. When the plant ceases to bloom, the pods remain in place of the inflorescences, inside of which are small dark orange seeds. It is because of the shade of these seeds that this culture got its name.
Ginger oil is usually produced by cold or hot pressing. By processing raw materials by cold pressing, about 20% of the oil can be obtained from the seeds, while all valuable substances from the plant get into it. The product obtained in this way is considered the most useful. In the process of processing, it becomes yellow-green. Crude oil has a pleasant taste with a slightly noticeable bitterness, a characteristic smell.
After the seeds have been squeezed cold, another treatment is carried out. The raw material is heated and pressed again. After such pressing, it is additionally possible to obtain up to 8% of camelina oil. When squeezing the seeds of this method occurs the destruction of a large number of valuable substances, in addition, when this happens oxidation. This oil must be cleaned of impurities, so it is refined. Refined product has a less saturated taste and aroma, acquires a noticeable green hue. On a consistence refined oil turns out less fat, than not refined.
If the oil obtained by the method of cold pressing, it is recommended to take as a method of recovery, then the refined product is usually used only in cooking. On it you can fry, cook cold dishes, use for baking. The smell of this product is neutral, it does not affect the taste of dishes.
Unrefined oil is best used for vegetable salads, it is also added to sauces, various gravy. The presence in this product of a characteristic odor will add to any dish an original touch and make it more piquant. Squeezed marmot seeds are not recommended to be heated, since exposure to high temperatures contributes to the destruction of vitamins and polyunsaturated acids.
Store the refined product in a closed state at a temperature of up to 20 degrees Celsius for up to 2 years. When the bottle is opened, the contents should be used within two weeks. If, after opening, the oil is stored in a refrigerator, its service life increases to one month. But this product is not recommended to freeze, because in the process of freezing nutrients are lost. Crude oil is stored for 10 months. If it is made by cold pressing, then its shelf life is 4 months.
Chemical composition and caloric content
This oil contains many valuable components. It is especially important that it contains Omega 3 and Omega 6 in the right proportions. They occupy more than 30% of the composition. The ratio of Omega 3 to Omega-6 is 1 to 2, which is very important, because it is with this concentration that these elements will bring maximum benefit. Thanks to such components of camelina oil, you can protect the heart, blood vessels, improve brain function, and increase the mobility of all joints.
Also, this product contains vitamin E in a rather large amount. It is enough to eat only a tablespoon of this natural gift to provide the body with the daily norm of this vitamin. It is thanks to him that the shelf life of the product increases to two years.Ryzhik oil contains a sufficient amount of potassium, as well as magnesium and phosphorus. In addition, the composition contains vitamins D, K and F. In its composition, the marmot extract is superior even to cedar and flax oils.
The composition of camelina oil (table)
acid name | contained in 100 grams |
Omega 3 | up to 39 |
omega 6 | up to 29 |
omega 9 | up to 20 |
eicogenous | up to 16 |
palmitic | up to 7 |
erucate | up to 4 |
stearic | 2,5 |
This is a very nutritious product. Calorie oil is about 900 kcal. This fact is worth considering for people who are overweight.
Benefit
This product is of great importance for human life. Taking into account the beneficial properties of this culture, doctors and nutritionists recommend using this oil as an additional supplement for health promotion. Ginger oil is used in cooking and in cosmetology. Its regular use helps to get rid of many diseases.
- Treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The use of this product helps to improve the condition in diseases such as cholecystitis, hepatitis. The product is recommended for erosions on the mucous membranes of the stomach, as well as oil has anthelmintic action.
- The product is recommended to use for the prevention of cancer.
- With its regular use, blood vessels are strengthened, pressure normalizes.
- The product should be used by pregnant women while feeding the baby. By adding it to the diet, you can normalize hormones, so the product is suitable for both young girls and women older than 40 years. Its use helps to reduce unpleasant and painful sensations that occur during menstruation.
- This product is also important for men, as it prevents the development of urogenital diseases. Good results can be obtained in the treatment of prostatitis and other male problems, if you add the oil on a tablespoon in food or take it on an empty stomach.
- The product should be used to improve vision.
- The use of camelina oil contributes to the overall strengthening of the body, stimulates the proper functioning of the liver.
- Contained in the composition of Omega 3 and Omega 6 helps reduce the likelihood of developing heart attacks and strokes.
This product is widely used in cosmetology. It promotes healing of wounds, cracks in the skin. It should be used for skin diseases, seborrhea and psoriasis.
Harm
Before using camelina oil it is worth making sure that you do not have an individual intolerance to this product. There are also certain contraindications for its use. It should not be added to food in large quantities by people suffering from obesity, given the high caloric content of the product. It is not recommended to use more than 2 tbsp. spoons a day for people with gall bladder problems.
Oil of camelina should not be included in the diet with pancreatitis, since with a large amount of it, exacerbation of the disease is possible.
How to use it correctly?
This very useful product should be included in the diet of all who have no contraindications. Judging by the reviews of doctors, this type of vegetable oil really helps in the treatment of many ailments and serves as an excellent prevention of diseases. It should be remembered that the unrefined version is not recommended to be heated, because at high temperature its nutritional value is significantly reduced, useful vitamins and trace elements die.
Ginger oil is recommended to take on an empty stomach Only one tablespoon of this product, drunk on an empty stomach, will ensure the health and tone of the body for a long time. For the prevention of various diseases, it is advised to take one tablespoon of this valuable product (oil should be drunk in an amount of 15 ml, which is the daily rate).
Take the oil should daily for 3 months. After that, you need to take a short break for one or two months, then you can repeat the course.The first results of this treatment can be felt after 4-6 weeks. After 3 months, the state of the cardiovascular system will noticeably improve, lipid metabolism will normalize, and nerves will strengthen.
Squeeze seeds can be consumed throughout the day to replenish the reserves of vitamins, amino acids and essential minerals. Adding it to salads or other dishes contributes to the prevention of various diseases. Regular use helps normalize the endocrine, excretory and cardiovascular systems. Also, this oil helps to improve the condition of the digestive system. The product is included in the diet for the purification of toxins and slags, protection of blood vessels.
Outwardly it is used to improve the condition of the skin, because the product promotes the healing of wounds and burns, getting rid of diaper rash in babies. This is an excellent remedy for eczema and dermatitis.
For weight loss this product is not too suitable, as it is quite high in calories.
Application in cosmetology
Good results can be obtained when using camelina oil for the skin. Thanks to its regular use, you can:
- get rid of cellulite;
- protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays;
- improve capillaries;
- remove the effects of scars, acne and stretch marks;
- normalize the water-fat balance;
- improve the appearance of the epidermis.
Cosmetic procedures based on this valuable product allow to activate skin regeneration, moisturize and nourish it. Ginger oil helps rejuvenate and protect the epidermis. Thanks to its use small wrinkles disappear, skin pigmentation decreases. It is recommended to use as a basis in aromatherapy.
Mask to strengthen hair
Camelina oil is recommended as a natural remedy for strengthening hair. Due to the deep penetration of beneficial components, the scalp and the strands themselves are nourished. However, given that all natural products act gradually, it is not necessary to expect an instant result from them. Only prolonged and regular external use of this vegetable oil will result in:
- roots become less fat;
- the tips will become less dry, stop cutting;
- hair will be obedient, lush, will be easy to comb;
- you can get rid of dandruff;
- reduced hair loss.
Ginger oil is used not only in pure form, it is added to shampoos. To maintain the beauty of the hair, you can use camelina oil, which is added to any balm or mask in the ratio of one to two. Mass applied to the hair after washing. Consider several applications.
Ingredients Required:
- shampoo without additives - 50 ml;
- Vodka - 1 tbsp. spoon;
- camelina oil - 1 tsp.
All components must be mixed and applied to washed hair. The mixture should be applied with massage movements. After a few minutes you need to wash off the mask.
Another recipe makes hair strong and thick. To do this, take the following components:
- 3 tbsp. spoons of camelina oil;
- 1 egg yolk.
The yolk should be mixed with oil and applied to the hair for 20-30 minutes. After applying the composition is to wear a special hat on your head or wrap it with a towel. After the specified time it is necessary to thoroughly wash off the mask with warm water.
Warm wrap for dry hair
To give your hair a special shine and thickness, as well as moisturize it, use this valuable oil. It is slightly heated, applied to the strands from the roots to the tips of the hair. Due to this warm wrapping, the condition of the hair is improved, their structure is restored.
Peeling for face and body
Required components:
- ground coffee - 1 tbsp. spoon;
- camelina oil - 1 tbsp. spoon;
- cream - 1 tbsp. spoon.
All components are mixed to obtain a homogeneous thick mass. It is applied to the skin with soft massaging movements.If the product is intended for the face, it is important that the coffee is finely ground, otherwise its large particles may injure the delicate skin. After a few minutes, the mass is washed off.
For oily skin, you can not use the cream, they are more suitable for representatives of dry and thin skin.
Nourishing wrinkle mask
The following products are necessary to prepare a nutritional mask:
- 1 tbsp. spoonful of saffron butter;
- one avocado
For the preparation of this mask, 1/3 part of avocado is enough, which should be pounded into mashed potatoes. Add butter to the resulting slurry, mix everything. The mixture is applied to a clean face and held for about 20 minutes, then the mask is washed off using warm water. After this procedure, fine wrinkles are smoothed, the skin becomes elastic.
Mask for dry skin
Components:
- 1 tbsp. a spoon of milk;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of blue clay;
- 1 teaspoon of useful oil of camelina.
All products are mixed and applied to the face for 20 minutes, then rinse well.
Anti-cellulite remedy
To get rid of the "orange peel" and remove stretch marks, mix 3 tbsp. spoonful of saffron oil with 5 drops of orange oil. All components need to be mixed, add 2 ml of essential oils of lavender and neroli. This mixture should be used regularly, it is rubbed into the skin after taking a shower. At the same time, you should especially massage the problem areas.
Before applying any cosmetics should make sure there is no allergy to a particular product. To do this, put a little money on the wrist or on the inner fold of the elbow and wait about half an hour.
The tool should not be used if there is itching, redness or irritation. Otherwise, the product is suitable for use, it can be applied to the face and body.
Firming agent for nail plate
This valuable product is also used to strengthen the nail plate. After its application, the nails overgrow to break and stratify, become more durable, their growth increases. You should refuse to apply the product to the nails if there are fresh wounds and scratches on your hands, for example, after a manicure. Ingredients:
- warmer oil heated to 40 degrees - 40-45 ml;
- lemon juice - 4-5 drops;
- two drops of iodine.
For the procedure, you should mix the components, pour them into a small container and dip the tips of your fingers into it for 15 minutes. After this wipe remove excess funds. The course of strengthening procedures - at least 10 days
Given the above, we can conclude that camelina oil is a very valuable product. It has a unique composition, benefits the body, is suitable for external and internal use. By adding a bit of this gift of nature to the diet, you can vary the taste of dishes, giving them a savory mustard flavor. And applying it as a mask, you can significantly improve the condition of the skin and hair.
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