Brazil nut oil has been known to people for centuries and is widely used in medicine and cosmetics. This oil is so popular is due to the fact that it has a number of healing properties and the high quality ingredients it contains.
The beneficial substances that go into the composition of the Brazil nut help our body feel good because they charge it with energy. The oil that is extracted from the fruit of the nuts is extremely healthy and very valuable.
Chemical composition of Brazil nut oil
All beneficial properties of Brazil nut oil are due to its chemical composition. It contains many valuable trace elements such as magnesium, iron and potassium.
- About 19% of the composition of the nuts, from which the oil is extracted, are proteins of vegetable origin and as we know, proteins are extremely important for our body;
- Brazil nuts also contain carbohydrates that give strength and energy to our body. The carbohydrate content is about 13%.
- For the most part, Brazil nuts contain fat - about 69%. These fats help the body get rid of bad cholesterol.
- In addition to everything listed, the composition of Brazil nuts also contain many vitamins, namely: A, E, PP, vitamins of group B, etc. Vitamins of group B are in the largest amount in the composition of the Brazil nut. This group of vitamins help the body to deal with inflammatory processes in the body;
- Nuts as well as Brazil nut oil are considered one of the best sources of selenium. This means that if you consume Brazil nut on a daily basis, it will have a very beneficial effect on your body.
Benefits of Brazil Nuts
Apart from the nut being edible, its oil has many other useful applications. And here are its useful properties:
- Helps to strengthen the immune system;
- Helps to improve the health of the heart and blood vessels;
- Helps against cancer;
- In men, it helps for better potency and the formation of a larger amount of sperm;
- Helps normalize blood pressure;
- Helps to improve the skin as well as its hydration;
Medicinal properties of Brazil nut oil
Due to the fact that Brazil nut oil has many useful and healing properties, it is widely used in medicine, cosmetics and traditional medicine. Brazil nut extract can be used by people of any age.
It is very important for children, because it has the property of stimulating brain function, and helps to build muscle mass. It also supports the production of growth hormone.
And here are the most important healing properties of Brazil nut oil:
- Helps in the prevention of oncological diseases;
- Helps regenerate the skin as well as fighting wrinkles;
- Helps to rejuvenate the skin;
- Helps with inflammation;
- Supports better functioning of the central nervous system;
- Helps with skin diseases.
How to use Brazil Nut Oil
- Healing baths - when you put brazil nut extract in your bath or bathe with it in the shower, it will help you fight depression if you have one, it will energize your body. It also helps the body fight stress. Therapeutic baths and baths with Brazil nut oil will also improve the general condition of your skin, helping to restore the general condition of the skin. If you have psoriasis, brazil nut oil will help you a lot. To deal with this problem, however, you will need to include Brazil nuts in your diet as well;
- Application to the face - the pure Brazil nut oil helps to improve and perfect the condition of the skin. Masks that contain brazil nut oil are a gift for the skin. They help to eliminate redness and acne on the skin. They also help to restore the skin, because they protect against the harmful influence of the environment;
- They help in hair care - Brazil nut oil helps a lot in the better condition of the hair. To have an effect, you need to apply the Brazil nut oil to the entire length of the hair and leave it for 3 hours. Then the hair is washed with shampoo. In order to have an optimal result - this procedure must be done at least 10 times;
- Massage - Brazil nut oil is ideal for massage, because it has a soothing effect. It can be used along with other vegetable oils. Head massage with this oil is extremely beneficial. To do this, mix Brazil nut oil and jojoba oil in equal proportions;
- Helps nail health if treated with it - all you have to do is apply the oil to your nails and rub with light and even movements. Brazil nut oil helps restore nail structure;
Functions and storage of Brazil nut oil
To have Brazil nut oil for a longer time, you should store it in a place that is dark and well ventilated. It is recommended not to be exposed to the sun. If it is stored in its original packaging without being opened, the shelf life can be up to 1 year and if it is opened, the shelf life is reduced to 3 months. Before it is used, you need to check its smell and consistency.
With the healthy Brazil nut you can prepare healthy ideas like:
- healthy bars;
- raw candies;
