Cedar oil is rightfully considered one of the most valuable and healthy products. After all, it has undeniable medicinal properties and contains many useful and nutritious substances. It is used in medicine, cosmetology and cooking.
Of course, the healing effects of pine nuts have long been known. For example, Siberian peoples considered cedar to be the most important wealth of the taiga. Even the so-called walnut suffering was organized, when all the villagers went together to collect nuts.
This wonderful product has not lost its popularity to this day.
Cedar oil: properties and composition
Cedar nut oil is in great demand, and there are reasons for this. After all, this product has practically no contraindications and is perfectly absorbed by both an adult and a children's body. In addition, today it is almost the only oil whose analogs cannot be obtained synthetically.
Cedar oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamins that are beneficial for the human body. For example, in terms of vitamin E content (which, by the way, regulates the reproductive system and has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and hair), cedar oil is several times superior to olive and coconut oil. And vitamin F in it is almost three times more than in all the familiar fish oil. Regular intake of this product restores the deficiency of vitamins B and D in the body.
Cedar oil belongs to the group of natural antioxidants, lowers blood cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and related diseases. It is proved that taking oil perfectly affects the work of the mammary glands during lactation.
How to choose high-quality cedar oil?
Unfortunately, recently there have been significant cases of fakes being sold. After all, pine nut oil is really valuable. But there are two simple tests that will help you determine the quality of the product.
The first way is to put a container of oil in the freezer. If after some time it has become very cloudy, has changed color and texture, then you can be sure that they sold you a fake. Cold pressed pine nut oil does not change in any way from the cold. Hot pressed oil can only slightly cloud when exposed to low temperatures.
The second way is even simpler. Put a small amount of oil in a clean, transparent dish. If the product is genuine, then the drop will be easily and quickly washed off in water without any detergent. A fake will behave like any other fat.
Where is cedar oil used?
As already mentioned, the oil has strong medicinal properties and is widely used in both folk and conservative medicine. It is useful for diseases of the kidneys, digestive and cardiovascular systems. It is also used to increase mental and physical activity, to lower cholesterol, and also to treat weakness and chronic fatigue.
Cedar oil is also used as a local therapy. It is proved that it has an excellent healing effect, it helps well with burns, ulcers, seborrhea, frostbite and dermatological diseases. But before you start using it, you should still consult a doctor - a specialist will help you make the most effective schedule for admission.
Cedar Hair Oil
Of course, this healing product has found its application in cosmetology. It is used for the preparation of creams and masks, as the oil perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the skin, smoothes fine wrinkles. It has a positive effect on the condition of the hair, making it strong and shiny.
For example, it is recommended to rub pure cedar oil into the scalp with massage movements. And after 15 minutes, just rinse with water. By the way, this method not only makes hair more beautiful, it also helps fight dandruff.
Pine nut oil can be added to shampoo. Five drops of oil should be added to 5 ml of your detergent.