Used for Body Massage
A peanut oil massage is refreshing and can energize our body and help to get rid of joint problems. This gives great relief to aching joints and muscles if used on a daily basis. Peanut oil contains Vitamin E which is excellent for skin protection and better health.
Helps in improving heart health
Peanut oil is very high in calories because of the fatty acid content. However, this oil is rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) that helps in lowering bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol in the blood. This helps in preventing coronary artery disease and heart attacks by maintaining a healthy blood lipid profile.
Helps in improving blood flow
Peanut oil contains linoleic acid which is a precursor of prostaglandins. Prostaglandin is required to carry out many important functions in the body such as the contraction and dilation of blood vessels and other muscles of the body.
Helps in maintaining cholesterol level
Peanut cooking oil should be included in a moderate quantity in our daily diet to maintain proper levels of cholesterol and for heart health.
Helps in lowering high blood pressure
Peanut oil contains monounsaturated fats that are useful in lowering high blood pressure. This indirectly helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases.
Helps to get rid of acne and black heads
Taking a few drops of peanut oil mixed with 2 to 3 drops of lime juice is an orthodox remedy to treat acne. Peanut oil is commonly used for natural skin care and for dry skin. This also gives wondrous results in protecting your skin from blackheads.
Helps to prevent stomach problems
Peanut oil helps to prevent many disorders of the stomach. Hence it is an excellent remedy to cure disorders like constipation, digestive problems, diarrhoea, etc.
Used in aromatherapy
Peanut oil is widely used in aromatherapy, since it has a very light and nutty aroma. This can be used for body massage for a very relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
Provides Skin care
Many lotions and creams contain peanut oil. It can be found particularly in nappy rash creams and bath products, known as “arachis oil”. Some nipple creams can also contain peanut oil for moisturization.
Helps in improving hair health
Peanut oil reduces protein loss, thickens hair, adds moisture to split ends and regenerates damaged hair. It also reduces flaking of the scalp.
Used as an antispasmodic
Diabetic patients are recommended to use peanut oil on a regular basis to improve their body’s insulin level. The oil helps to lower the blood glucose levels to normal and controls the blood sugar level.
Helps in strengthening body
Peanut oil is a very rich source of protein. It should be consumed in a moderate amount daily for building muscles and for body strengthening.
Uses of Peanut Oil
Peanut oil finds its use in lowering of cholesterol, prevention of heart disease, as a cooking oil, prevention of cancer, decreasing appetite for weight loss, helps during constipation when applied to the rectum, helps in arthritis and joint painwhen applied to the skin, when applied to the skin controls scalp crusting, scaling, dry skin and other skin problems.
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