Plum Seed Properties
Bones plums have always been widely used in everyday life. Their kernels were used to prepare various tinctures, aromatic alcoholic drinks and liqueurs, and they were also added to the mixture of spices and to the composition of cosmetics. Even poisons were made of them.By the way, Italian liqueur Amaretto is made from plum stones infused on a spirit basis with the addition of sugar and spices.
Special features
Amygdalin is a harmful substance that contains plum stones. If it enters the human stomach, prussic acid is formed in the body, which can be a serious health hazard. But if you accidentally eat a plum with a stone or several nucleoli, then it will not do any harm. When fruits with a stone undergo heat treatment, the amount of harmful substances in them decreases, so they become safe for consumption. Therefore, homemade preparations of plum fruit with stones are not dangerous. But storage of plum jam and stewed fruit with stones should not exceed twelve months. It should be remembered that during long-term storage, they begin to gradually accumulate bad substances that can cause severe poisoning.
Eating plum seed oil does not bring harm to the body. Scientists have not revealed serious contraindications. The only exception is individual intolerance. Oil may be present in the diet of each person, even in pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding.
People who watch their figure, do not forget that the oil is high in calories, and this is the way to weight gain.
pros
The kernels that hide the plum stones are rich in various acids. The extract from them has a very positive effect on the skin and hair, if it is added to the composition of care products. In the matter of hair use is not only for the bulb. Oil envelops the entire length of the hair, forming a protective film that prevents the appearance of cross-section and fragility.
During the massage, the oil is completely absorbed into the skin. It softens and moisturizes it. It does not leave unwanted shine, but only a light plume of sweet almond. Anyone who likes to discover new facets of the taste of food will appreciate the pleasant aroma of bitter almond that is present in unrefined oil. And the various components included in its composition, will make the dishes also useful.
Cosmetics and skin care
When using oil that contains plum stones, or cosmetics with its content You can achieve good results, namely:
- skin receives the necessary nutrition and hydration, accelerates the process of cell regeneration;
- due to the accelerated process of renewal of elastic fibers, new wrinkles appear less;
- for the skin, the effects of the environment are less noticeable, including that it is reliably protected from the sun, UV rays and salt water;
- hair gradually becomes thick due to stimulation of the awakening of the bulbs;
- The skin takes on a well-groomed and healthy look.
The use of oil in skin care will be relevant for many.
- Women over forty. During the use of oil, skin wilting slows down, therefore, new wrinkles on the face and in the decollete area appear less frequently.
- Girls The oil allows you to increase the elasticity of the skin, to give the face a matting effect and freshness.
- Everyone. The oil well tones, nourishes and permanently moisturizes any type of skin, promotes its rapid regeneration and healing, has an antioxidant effect.
To look good, plum stones should be used for the following purposes:
- when adding oil to shampoos or balsams, you get a good product for the care of the scalp and weakened hair; it will give them vitality and healthy shine, take care of dry, damaged and brittle tips;
- a little oil of plum stones applied to the lips will allow them to always look well-groomed, soft, seductive and tender, even on frosty days;
- applying oil for demakiyazh, the loss of eyelashes is significantly reduced, they become longer and thicker;
- the use of a few drops of oil in combination with creams helps the skin of the hands and feet to be hydrated and well-groomed, makes the nail plate more dense, gives a well-groomed look to dry and cracked skin of the heels and feet;
- cake from the nucleus of plum pits eliminates desquamation and dryness of the skin, helping to remove dead cells and lighten the skin;
- if you need an antibacterial agent that prevents rash and its recurrence, then crushed kernels of bone and milk in a ratio of 1:10 will help you in this way;
- finely ground plum stones should be added to body scrubs; such a tool gently removes impurities of the skin, sebum, dead cells and gently cleanses the pores.
In food
In many cuisines of the world use oil from seed plums. And in Italy, and in France, and in Japan they cook a wide variety of food with him. This oil is readily added to bread dough, salads, served with appetizers and marinades, used to make fried foods.
The oil contains acids that have a positive effect on health. If it is added to food, the body will receive an additional portion of nutrients.
When using oil from plum stones, the following positive effects are noted:
- the body perceives physical activity better, and the state of the cardio system also improves;
- inflammatory processes inside and outside the body slow down;
- older people complain less about memory lapses;
- the removal of toxins and harmful substances is accelerated, thereby cleansing the body;
- digestion improves and appetite awakens;
- the metabolism is improved;
- slows the aging process of the body cells.
In matters of health
Since the plum stone perfectly retains and accumulates heat, with it you can make a heating pad, which is hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly, safe, and has a very pleasant smell. A heating pad with stones has a positive effect on the body, namely:
- muscle cramps and pain are reduced;
- general body relaxation occurs;
- energy potential increases;
- immunity is strengthened.
A heating pad helps with the following conditions and diseases:
- colic in children;
- general tiredness;
- tension, both emotional and physical;
- pain in the neck, back;
- in the treatment of rhinitis or cough;
- with cystitis.
To start the work of the heating pad, it is enough just to heat it in the microwave, and this use can be repeated.
Review the oil from the plum stone, see the following video.