140 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is one of my favorite must haves in the house AT ALL TIMES!! It is affordable, natural and completely natural! There are tons upon tons of uses for it, it would not be a complete home without it!! You can buy it at any grocery/health food store- or even order it in bulk offline! Trust me with as many things you can use it for, it is worth buying in large quantities!

Coconut Oil is...

Anti-bacterial 

Anti-carcinogenic

Anti-fungal

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-microbial

An Antioxidant

Anti-parasitic

Anti-protozoa

Anti-Retro viral

Antiviral

Infection Fighting

No harmful or discomforting side effects(unless you are allergic to it)

Improves nutrient absorption

Nontoxic

Coconut oil is safe enough to consume daily, in fact with the long list I am about to inform you on- why wouldn't you want to take it? It is recommended that adults take anywhere from 2 to 4 tablespoons a day and children can take 1-2! If you weigh less lean towards 2-3 where as if you are heavier set 4 would be ideal. Make sure you maintain a healthy lifestyle with the right exercise and diet!

Uses for Coconut Oil

Health and Wellness uses...

1. Vitamin and nutrient absorption

2. Weight Loss

3. Stress Relief- rub in a circular massaging motion on the head.

4. Nose bleeds

5. Nausea- rub coconut oil on the inside of wrist and forearm to calm an upset stomach

6. Lung Function 

7. Improves Insulin Secretion 

8. Fitness- proven to stimulate your metabolism 

9. Energy Booster

10. Digestion

11. Bones and teeth

12. Breast feeding- mothers consuming 3 tbs daily can help enrich their milk supply

When Taken orally Coconut oil can help relieve, prevent and even cure the following...

13. Acid reflux/indigestion aid if taken after a meal

14. Adrenal fatigue

15. Allergies (seasonal hay fever)

16. Alzheimer’s/Dementia

17. Asthma, even in children

18. Autism

19. Bowel function

20. Bronchial Infections

21. Cancer 

22. Candida Albicans

23. Cholesterol 

24.  Chronic Fatigue

25. Crohns Disease and resulting inflammation

26. Circulation/feeling cold all the time

27. Colds and Flus

28. Constipation

29. Cystic Fibrosis

30. Depression

31. Diabetes

32. Dysentery

33. Eczema- you can also rub it on the area as well

34. Edema

35. Energy boost

36. Epilepsy (known to reduce epileptic seizures)

37. Fever Support

38. Flaky, Dry Skin

39. Gallbladder disease and pain

40. Gas

41. H. pylori

42. Head Lice

43. Heart Disease

44. Hemorrhoids- can applied externally or internally twice a day

45. HIV

46. Hot Flashes

47. Hyperthyroidism

48. Immune System Builder

49. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

50. Jaundice

51. Kidney Disease

52. Kidney Stones- aids in dissolving them

53. Liver Disease

54. Lung Disease

55. Malnutrition

56. Mental Clarity

57. Menstruation Relief regarding pain/cramps and heavy blood flow

58. Migraines

59. Mononucleosis

60. Osteoporosis

61. Pancreatitis

62. Parasites

63. Periodontal Disease and tooth decay

64. Prostate Enlargement 

65. Rickets

66. Skin problems

67. Scurvy

68. Stomach Ulcers

69. Toenail fungus

70. Thrush

71. Thyroid Function

72. Ulcerative Colitis

73. Underactive thyroid gland

74. Urinary Tract Infections (Bladder Infections)

When applied topically coconut oil can help prevent, relieve or even cure...

75. Warts

76. Toothaches

77. Ringworm

78. Acne

79. Athletes foot

80. Back pain

81. Sore muscles

82. Boils

83. Cysts

84. Canker sores

85. Cellulite

86. Circumcision healing

87. Decongestant

88. Ear Infection

89. Genital Warts

90. Gingivitis

91. Herpes

Personal Hygiene uses...

92. Wrinkle prevention/reducer 

93. Tooth paste

94. Swimmers Ear

95. Stretch Mark Cream

96. Sun Burn relief

97. Sunscreen

98. Tattoo healing

99. Moisturizer

100. Skin Problems

101. Pre-shave

102. Conditioner for hair- let your hair soak in it for a few minutes to a few hours! You will have to shampoo it out sometimes a few times to get all the oils :)

103. Make up remover

104. Healing for cuts/bruises/burns

105. Lubricant-be careful its not for use with latex!!

106. Hair Gel

107. Control frizzy hair

108. Dandruff

109. Diaper rash

110. Deodorant

111. Cradle Cap

112. Chap stick

113. Bug bites

114. Body scrub- add a little sugar or maybe some coffee grounds into your skin

115. Nipple cream

116. Mole remover-when applied after an apple cider vinegar compress for several weeks, moles have been known to slide off or even just disappear.

117. Massage Oil

118. Stretch Mark Cream

119. Oily skin- use before makeup to help control that oil! Use a small pea sized amount

120. Age spots

121. After shave

122. Baldness- apply three times daily it is known to support cell regeneration!

123. Birth Marks

Cooking with Coconut Oil...

124. Use in substitute of butter/Pam/Lard/Crisco

125. Nutritional Supplement

Other uses for Coconut Oil...

126. Soap making

127. Seasoning cookware

128. Polish Furniture

129. Oiling wood cutting boards/wood bowls

130. Insect repellent

131. Moisturizing leather products

132. Cleaning leather products

133. Goo Gone- mix equal parts oil and baking soda into a paste- use an old toothbrush or sponge to scub it off

134. Remove chewing gum from hair/animals 

135. Add to your bath water

136, Metal polisher

137. Use instead of WD-40

138. Use on your cuticles

139. Natural guitar lubricant and string cleaner

140. Mascara brush cleaner

There are literally hundreds of uses for this wonderful product! There is tons of benefits to giving it to your animals too! I however did not list those today! If you can think of anything I am missing please let me know so I can add them to the list!!

A cheerful heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17 :22