Sesamum indicum This oil is rich in vitamins and minerals. Its vitamin E content gives the oil excellent stability. Some of its recommended uses are for psoriasis, eczema, arthritis, and as a skin softener. It’’s an oil which is gaining a lot of popularity as a tanning oil. It’s recommended that this oil be used […]
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Pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo L., Germany) is a dark yellow-green oil pressed from pumpkin seeds, high in Omega-3 and Omega-6 which also contains high levels of vitamins E, A and C as well as zinc. This oil is said to alleviate prostate and bladder medical problems as well as lowering cholesterol. Store in a […]
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Also known in English as perilla, beefsteak plant, chinese basil, purple mint. The oil is highly unsaturated, with an iodine number of 185 to 208, and includes linolenic, linoleic, and oleic acids. It has a high linolenic content, approximately 64%. Perilla foliage and seed oil are used extensively in Korean cooking. The oil is clear, […]
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However, it also has numerous health benefits when taken internally. This oil is food grade. It has only 9.5% saturated fat compared to olive oil which has 13.5%. It has more than 90% unsaturated fatty acids with 50% monounsaturated and 40% polyunsaturated. This oil is light and neutral in flavor (unlike olive oil which has […]
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Black Currant Seed Oil
Cold pressed oil produced from black currant seed contains a significant amount of GLA (gamma linolenic acid) and of ALA (alpha linolenic acid). This oil is highly recommended internally for helping to maintain hormonal balance, for cardiovascular health, to improve hair & skin, and to stimulate the body’s metabolic activity. Just as […]
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