According to Ayurveda, coconut oil has Pitta and Vata pacifying properties. It is nourishing and improves immunity and strength.

Coconut oil contains rare medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) that are quickly and easily absorbed, digested, metabolized, and utilized by the body. They don’t clog arteries like longer chained fats or spike blood sugar levels.

How Can We Reap the Benefits of Coconut Oil?

• Coconut oil is considered to be the best massage oil for newborns and toddlers. It soothes diaper rash and dry skin in babies.
• Oil pulling with coconut oil in the mouth for 3-5 minutes daily removes bacteria and promotes healthy teeth and gums.
• Coconut is one of the most stable oils and can easily imbibe the qualities of herbs with which it is processed, which makes it a very good base oil for various Ayurveda medicated oils.
• Coconut oil is very effective on chapped lips and is excellent for pre-bath massages and quick post-bath hydration.
• Coconut oil is a natural makeup remover. It gently dissolves long-lasting, highly pigmented makeup without drying the skin.
• Regular head massage with lukewarm coconut oil is very effective in relieving stress. It promotes hair growth and prevents scaly dry scalps.
• Equal parts of coconut oil and lemon juice are very effective for dandruff when massaged on the scalp.

Are There Any Precautions When Using Flaxseeds?

It is better to avoid coconut oil in Kapha imbalance, sinusitis, cold, cough, etc.