Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Organic (Essential Oils) & Uses
NOTE: Do not use if you're using Synthetic Medication. Please consult with a healthcare provider before using these for medicinal purposes as they may have side effects or interact with other medications.
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1. Almond Oil: Almond oil could be a key player in maintaining heart health, regulating blood sugar levels, and preventing damage from free radicals. It's also a fantastic moisturizer for skin and hair, and may even help prevent stretch marks and protect your skin from sun damage.
2. Beech Nut Oil: This oil could be your go-to for relief from headaches, hair care, and antioxidant properties. It also has potential benefits for improved digestion, kidney disorders, and infant health, not to mention its antiseptic properties.
3. Edible Oil: Edible or cooking oil, derived from plant, animal, or microbial sources, remains liquid at room temperature and is suitable for food use. Often, "vegetable oil" is used to label a cooking oil product, which usually refers to a blend of oils often based on palm, corn, soybean, or sunflower oils. These oils are considered heart-healthy because studies consistently link polyunsaturated fat to a reduced risk of heart problems, compared with saturated fat. Despite their potential health benefits, some scientists are concerned about how much of these oils people are consuming.
4. Brazil Nut Oil: The nutrient-rich nuts offer amazing benefits for your hair due to the presence of selenium, a trace mineral. Brazil nut oil provides hair with a natural sheen because of its omega-3 fatty acid content.
5. Cashew Oil: This bean-shaped nut, found in tropical climates, is rich in magnesium and calcium. Its oil helps in maintaining healthy and strong bones and teeth. It helps prevent premature graying of hair by providing the hair and skin an important pigment known as melanin.
6. Hazelnut Oil: Used for hair care and as a carrier oil for aromatherapy or massage oils. But hazelnut oil can also be used as a skin care product. It's loaded with skin-nourishing vitamins and essential fatty acids that help protect skin against sun damage, boost collagen production, and more.
7. Macadamia Oil - May support heart health. It has high levels of monounsaturated fat. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), monounsaturated fats can lower levels of bad cholesterol, which, in turn, can reduce a person's risk of heart attack and stroke. Macadamia oil is a source of antioxidants.
8. Mongongo Nut Oil - Is rich in poly-unsaturated fatty acids, which form a protective barrier on hair's surface. This prevents moisture from escaping, boosts shine, and even helps to protect against sun damage.
9. Pecan Oil - It is beneficial to use while frying, baking, or sauteing food to avoid a rancid flavor as other oils have been known to possess. Pecan oil is also great in salad dressing and dips, as it enhances the flavor with its nutty taste,
10. Pine Nut Oil - In addition to its being a potent satiety promoter and digestive aid, extra virgin pine nut oil is also successfully used in naturopathic medicine to treat peptic ulcers, gastritis, and other gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular, inflammatory, and autoimmune disorders.
11. Pistachio Oil - Is not ideally suited as a cooking oil. It is used as a sauce or vinaigrette. As a vinaigrette, it can be used in a salad dressing such as balsamic to give a nutty flavour. As a sauce, it can be applied in its natural state to cooked greens, chicken or fish (particularly salmon and trout), shellfish, etc.
12. Walnut Oil - Is a rich source of nutrients and antioxidants, some of which may even improve your memory and concentration. Most of walnut oil's fat content contains the omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid. This "good fat" can reduce your risk of developing heart disease by 10% when part of your daily diet.
13. Pumpkin Seed Oil - Study-proven uses for pumpkin seed oil include lowering cholesterol, easing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men, reducing hot flashes and hormone-related headaches in women, and reversing hair loss.
14. Grapefruit Seed Oil - Extract is taken by mouth for bacterial, viral, and fungal infections including yeast infections. Grapefruit oil is applied to the skin for tired muscles, hair growth, toning the skin, and for acne and oily skin. It is also used for the common cold, flu (influenza), and swine flu.
15. Lemon Oil - Essential oil can be diluted and applied topically to your skin, as well as diffused into the air and inhaled. Some people swear by lemon essential oil as an ingredient that fights exhaustion, helps with depression, clears your skin, kills harmful viruses and bacteria, and reduces inflammation.
16. Orange Oil - Essential oil can be used for a variety of applications that range from lifting mood and reducing stress to adding a fresh, citrusy aroma to a room. Research has shown that orange essential oil may have several benefits. Some examples include antimicrobial activity, pain relief, and anticancer properties.
17. Bitter Gourd Oil - Bitter melon is a great source of several key nutrients, Can Help Reduce Blood Sugar, May Have Cancer-Fighting Properties, Could Decrease Cholesterol Levels, May Aid Weight Loss, Versatile and Delicious.
18. Bottle Gourd Oil - It contains vitamin B that has a cooling effect on your scalp and thus, helps reduce discolouration and frizziness of your natural hair. Regular intake of bottle gourd can also control hair fall. Grate a few pieces of bottle gourd and mix it with yoghurt or apple cider vinegar and use as a hair pack.
19. Buffalo Gourd Oil - Is a perennial that grows from a large tuberous root. It produces very long stems that trail along the ground for several yards, along which small, round gourds form. The roots, stems, and leaves were used for a variety of medicinal needs and the seeds were eaten.
20. Butternut Squash Seed Oil - The seeds you find inside your winter squash are also rich in fiber-5 grams in 1 ounce-as well as healthy fats. Butternut squash seeds can be roasted just like pumpkin seeds. Use them to add some crunch to salads or as a nutritious snack.
21. Egusi Seed Oil - Has four main fatty acids namely palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic acids. It is an unsaturated (good fat) omega 6 fatty acid necessary for healthy brain function, skin and hair growth, energy production and reproductive health.
22. Pumpkin Seed Oil - Study-proven uses for pumpkin seed oil include lowering cholesterol, easing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men, reducing hot flashes and hormone-related headaches in women, and reversing hair loss.
23. Watermelon Seed Oil - Watermelon Seed Carrier Oil is rich in linoleic and oleic acids, Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acids and Omega 9 Fatty Acids, vitamins A and E. Watermelon Seed Carrier Oil helps to heal dry, chapped and cracked skin, balances the moisture in skin, and it conditions hair well.
24. Black Seed Oil - Is high in antioxidants and may have several benefits for health. These include the treatment of asthma and various skin conditions, lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels, aiding in weight loss, and protecting brain health.
25. Blackcurrant Seed Oil - People use the seed oil, leaves, fruit, and flowers to make medicine. Black currant seed oil is used for high levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia). Black currant berries are used for a group of eye disorders that can lead to vision loss (glaucoma).
26. Borage Seed Oil - Will treat all kinds of skin inflammation including eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea. If you're just feeling dry, you'll love its calming, nourishing, redness-erasing prowess. It's also useful in helping calm acne and it's lighter than many other oils so won't leave your face feeling greasy.
27. Flaxseed Oil - Is a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid. The alpha-linolenic acid and related chemicals in flaxseed oil seem to decrease inflammation. That is why flaxseed oil is thought to be useful for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory (swelling) diseases.
28. Amaranth Oil - Has high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids. If you're into ingredients which help fight aging, protect against the sun, are anti-inflammatory, and help hydrate your skin, then this is really good news. It's Hip to be Squalene.
29. Apricot Oil - Helps to improve skin tone, maintain softness and radiance of the skin. It also nourishes the skin and lowers the appearance of face wrinkles, fine lines and blemishes (that's the Vitamin C and E working in partnership).
30. Apple Seed Oil - Is used to treat skin ailments such as acne. It is rich in antioxidants that help to clean skin and soothe acne. Apple seed oil has sweet and mild aroma so is added to skin care products and perfumes. It makes the skin feel smooth and soft.
31. Argan Oil - Protects from sun damage, Moisturizes skin, Treats a number of skin conditions, Treats acne, Heals skin infections, Improves wound healing, Soothes atopic dermatitis, Has anti-aging effects.
32. Avocado Oil - Rich in Oleic Acid, a Very Healthy Fat, Reduces Cholesterol and Improves Heart Health, High in Lutein, an Antioxidant That has Benefits for The Eyes, Enhances the Absorption of Important Nutrients, May Reduce Symptoms of Arthritis, May Help Prevent Gum Disease.
33. Babassu Oil - Lauric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, making it useful for keeping wounds clean and encouraging healing. You can also use babassu oil on your face to improve skin texture and reduce the bacteria that cause acne.
34. Ben Oil - Food-grade moringa oil is a healthy, monounsaturated fat that's high in protein and other compounds. As an essential oil, moringa has benefits for moisturizing and cleansing the skin. It can also be used for acne and as a moisturizing hair treatment.
35. Borneo Tallow Nut Oil - Primarily used as a substitute for cocoa butter and as an ingredient in candles and soaps. The growing demand for organic additives in the fast-moving consumer goods can be a driving factor for Borneo tallow nut oil. Borneo tallow nut oil is used in making candles, cosmetics and other medicines.
36. Cape Chestnut Oil - Is a very rare natural oil native to South Africa. When applied to facial skin, the skin drinks this natural oil up. High in nourishing essential fatty acids and antioxidants, it helps naturally protect the skin from UV damage. Yangu oil is extracted by cold pressing the seeds of the Cape Chestnut tree.
37. Sunflower Oil - Is a food, a medicine, and a skin treatment.
38. Cohune Oil - Uses of the oil include as a lubricant, for cooking, soapmaking and lamp oil. For this latter purpose the oil was placed in earthenware or soapstone lamps and lit with a wick, for cooking and illumination.
39. Coriander Seed Oil - Is a fragrant, antioxidant-rich herb that has many culinary uses and health benefits. It may help lower your blood sugar, fight infections, and promote heart, brain, skin, and digestive health. You can easily add coriander seeds or leaves - sometimes known as cilantro - to your diet.
40. Date Seed Oil - Traditionally used for animal feed. They can also be used as a source of oil (which has antioxidant properties valuable in cosmetics), as a coffee substitute, as a raw material for activated carbon or as an adsorbent for dye-containing waters
41. Dika Oil - Has medicinal uses. Its bark is a purgative for treating gastrointestinal and liver conditions, sterility, hernias, and urethral discharge. It is also an aphrodisiac and used in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery, body pains, toothache, sores, and wounds. Bark and roots are sources of tannins.
42. False Flax Oil - Used as a lamp oil until the 18th century. In recent times, it has been explored for use in cosmetic and skin care products. It has a high content of omega-3 and is used as a food supplement by some cultures.
43. Grape Seed Oil - Contains high levels of vitamin E, which has high antioxidant properties, and has shown to contribute to the reduction of damaged cells from free radicals in the body. This protection helps prevent heart disease and some cancers.
44. Kapok Seed Oil - Produces several pods that contain seeds covered by fibre. Kapok fibre is yellowish in colour, light, very buoyant, water resistant, resilient, but very flammable. It is used as stuffing in mattresses, pillows, etc. The seed of kapok yields oil that is used in making soap and as fertilizer.
45. Lallemantia Oil - Used traditionally as a stimulant, diuretic, expectorant, in the treatment of common cold, coughing, stomach and abdominal pain. It produced many secondary metabolites such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins, triterpen, mucilage, and oil.
46. Mafura Oil - Nourishes, softens and protects the skin. It is an effective emollient and is ideally suited for parched, dry, itchy, mature and problem skin types. Within hair care applications, the oil serves as a remarkable conditioner and moisturizer.
47. Marula Oil - Is high in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and amino acids. It's widely used as an ingredient in skin care products, and appears to be beneficial for oily, acne-prone, dry, and aging skin. It's also effective at keeping hair soft, supple, and moisturized.
48. Meadowfoam Seed Oil - Has the potential to hydrate your skin and hair by creating a barrier to prevent moisture from escaping. You can apply meadowfoam seed oil directly to your hair or skin, or look for products that contain meadowfoam seed oil in their ingredients list.
49. Niger Seed Oil - Is used as a substitute for olive oil and a substitute for sesame oil for pharmaceutical purposes. In India, niger seeds are also fried or used as a condiment. Niger seed oil is also used in the manufacture of soap and as a lubricant or lighting fuel.
50. Poppy Seeds Oil - Is sometimes used as a cooking oil; it is also used for moisturizing skin. Its primary use, however, is in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and soaps. Poppyseed oil is a drying oil. In oil painting, the most popular oil for binding pigment, thinning paint, and varnishing finished paintings is linseed oil.
51. Okra Seed Oil - Is a nutritious food with many health benefits. It's rich in magnesium, folate, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C, K1, and A. Okra may benefit pregnant women, heart health, and blood sugar control. It may even have anticancer properties.
52. Papaya Seed Oil - Can aid in the relief of itchy, scaly, irritated skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. PAPAYA SEED OIL also contains a significant amount of Vitamin C. Vitamin C can help combat wrinkles, blotches, large pores, acne, dark spots and other skin blemishes.
53. Persimmon Seed Oil - Helps to revitalize the cells in your skin while also killing off free radicals. It also has incredibly high levels of vitamin C and vitamin A which do an amazing job of restoring youthful looking skin.
54. Pequi Oil - Popularity as a treatment for curly hair types is unrivaled. That's because Pequi Oil is highly emollient and is a rich source of essential fatty acids, making it a powerful moisturizer and conditioner that decreases frizz and restores the vitality of brittle hair.
55. Pili Nut Oil - Function like superfood for skin. They are rich in vitamins A and E, which nourish and help to moisturize skin. It also aids in optimizing the functions of the skin's barrier. As a result, use of Pili Oils has been found to visibly diminish appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
56. Pomegranate Seed Oil - Has strong anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties by helping to fend off free radicals. It also helps unclog pores on the face to help in relieve the symptoms of acne. It also assists with unclogging scalp pores to promote hair growth.
57. Poppyseed Oil - Sometimes used as a cooking oil; it is also used for moisturizing skin. Its primary use, however, is in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and soaps. Poppyseed oil is a drying oil. In oil painting, the most popular oil for binding pigment, thinning paint, and varnishing finished paintings is linseed oil.
58. Pracaxi Oil - Promotes collagen and hydration, supporting the renewal of cells. Promotes hair growth: Since Pracaxi oil can be used during a scalp massage, it can generate blood flow to the scalp (which promotes hair growth) and act as a deep moisturizer.
59. Virgin Pracaxi Oil - Has many cosmetic, therapeutic and medicinal properties. This powerful oil can be used in the production of creams to combat melasma and scars, mixtures massage, body butters, hair conditioners and medicinal ointments.
60. Prune Kernel Oil - Has been featured in massage oils, hair and facial serums, body butters, lotions, moisturizers, baby creams, hair conditioners, soaps, makeup, as well as bath and shower products. It is also an ideal carrier oil for aromatherapy and massage therapy.
61. Ramtil Oil - Helps to prevent gastrointestinal problems, boosting the immune system, supporting weight gain, fighting inflammation, supporting cardiovascular health, inducing sleep, repairing cells and tissues, caring for the skin, preventing cough and the common cold, supporting blood circulation, and relieving pain
62. Rice Bran Oil - Is also an excellent source of poly- and mono-unsaturated fats (the "good fats"). Studies have shown that consuming these unsaturated fats can improve blood cholesterol levels, which can decrease your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
63. Shea Nuts - It is loaded with minerals, vitamins and fatty acids that help to hydrate and rejuvenate skin and hair. It could be used to heal wounds, treat damaged skin and used a whole body treatment. It has soft and pliable texture, pleasant nutty scent and is in cream color.
64. Sapote Oil - Has traditionally been used in its native region of Central America as hair treatment oil that improves the health, growth, and physical quality of hair.
65. Seje Oil - Has medicinal properties and can help ward off bronchitis and other such pulmonary conditions when used both in cooking or as part of an inhalation oil. As with all Akoma products, our Seje Oil is naturally harvested and kept in its original, natural state.
66. Taramira Oil - The oil is used for pickling, after aging to reduce the acridity, as a salad or cooking oil. The oil is also used as a massage oil and to soothe the skin.
67. Tea Seed Oil - Boasts a huge list of health benefits including the ability to balance cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, improve hair health, speed up wound healing, and reduce inflammation.
68. Thistle Oil - Supports liver health. One of the most common uses of milk thistle is to treat liver problems, Promotes skin health, Reduces cholesterol, Supports weight loss, Reduces insulin resistance, Improves allergic asthma symptoms, Limits the spread of cancer, Supports bone health.
69. Tigernut Oil - Helps support normal skin elasticity and it minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Within hair care applications, it helps to condition and protect the hair and scalp. The ingredient is also appropriate for nail care, cosmetics, massage products, soap and aromatherapy.
70. Tobacco Seed Oil - The properties such as high unsaturated fatty acid content and low saturated fatty acid content of tobacco seed oil make it particularly suitable for the manufacture of new line of perfumes, and industrial salad dressings and can be used as an emulsifier in food processing and high penetration massage oil.
71. Tomato Seed Oil - Contains a wealth of fatty acids, vitamins, nutrients, carotenes, and phytosterols that are quite beneficial to the skin and hair. Try adding Tomato Seed Oil to facial creams, hair conditioners, shampoo bars, soaps, or scrubs.
72. Wheat Germ Oil - Lowers LDL Cholesterol. Wheat germ oil houses massive quantities of omega 3 fatty acids, which regulate metabolism and lipid breakdown, absorption in the body, Boosts Energy Capacity, Slows Down Ageing, Prevents Hair Fall, Reduces Stress Levels.
73. Dammar Oil - Is a resin-based varnish that, when mixed with oil paint mediums, thins the paint, increases its transparency, and speeds drying time. Used alone as a top coat, it seals paintings and adds a glossy finish.
74. Linseed Oil - Can be used on its own or blended with combinations of other oils, resins or solvents as an impregnator, drying oil finish or varnish in wood finishing, as a pigment binder in oil paints, as a plasticizer and hardener in putty, and in the manufacture of linoleum.
75. Stillingia Oil - Is used in machine oils, as a crude lamp oil, and in making varnishes and paints. It can also be converted to charcoal, ethanol, and methanol. Potentially, oil from the seeds can be a substitute for petroleum.
66. Vernonia Oil - Has been proposed as a precursor to adhesives, varnishes and paints, and industrial coatings. Its low viscosity recommends its use as a nonvolatile solvent in oil-based paints since it will become incorporated in the dry paint rather than evaporating into the air.
67. Amur Cork Tree Fruit Oil - It is used as a treatment for pneumonia, bacillary dysentery, meningitis, liver cirrhosis and tuberculosis. The oil is used to treat pancreatitis, lowers cholesterol and sugar in blood and also treats skin ailments. Traditionally, it is used to reduce fever. The fruit is helpful for treating the cold symptoms.
68. Artichoke Oil - Loaded With Nutrients, May Lower 'Bad' LDL Cholesterol and Increase 'Good' HDL Cholesterol, May Help Regulate Blood Pressure, May Improve Liver Health, May Improve Digestive Health, May Ease Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, May Help Lower Blood Sugar, May Have Anticancer Effects.
69. Astrocaryum Murumuru Butter Oil - Have natural anti-inflammatory properties that help to soothe sensitive or irritated skin, sealing the moisture in. Improves Skin Damage & Elasticity: The butter also has excellent anti-aging properties, due to its rich fatty acid and antioxidant contents.
70. Balanos Oil - It relieves acne, boils, fungal infections, sunburn and rash. Balanos oil is also used in the treatment of jaundice, stomach aches, asthma, wounds, malaria, intestinal worm infection, dysentery, constipation, diarrhea and fever.
71. Bladderpod Oil - The hydroxy acids contained in bladderpod oil are an important raw material used in the manufacture of resins, waxes, nylons, plastics, corrosion inhibitors, coatings, lubricating greases and cosmetics.
72. Brucea Javanica Oil - Its emulsion formulation, Brucea javanica oil emulsion (BJOE), has been used clinically to treat carcinomas for many years in China; its clinical indications include lung cancer, prostate cancer, and gastrointestinal cancer. It seems that BJO is a potent apoptotic agent to cancer cells.
73. Burdock Oil - People take burdock to increase urine flow, kill germs, reduce fever, and "purify" their blood. It is also used to treat colds, cancer, anorexia nervosa, gastrointestinal (GI) complaints, joint pain (rheumatism), gout, bladder infections, complications of syphilis, and skin conditions including acne and psoriasis.
74. Buriti Oil - Buriti Fruit oil moisturizes, strengthens, and smoothes the hair; and is an excellent addition to blends for hot oil treatments. BURITI FRUIT OIL helps damaged skin LIKE BURNS, WOUNDS, CUTS, SCARS. It helps heal dry and cracked skin.
75. Candlenut Oil - Oil benefits include its effectiveness in the treatment of joint pain, split ends, psoriasis, fresh wounds, burns, arthritis, premature signs of aging, weak immune system, dandruff, wrinkles, sunburn, stretch marks, scars, blemishes, eczema, and hair loss etc.
76. Castor Oil - Can be used as an irritant/simulative laxative. Castor oil is a natural emollient and a few drops may also be used to remedy dry skin, as a massage oil, and may benefit hair as a treatment. Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that comprises about 90% of the oil.
77. Chaulmoogra Oil - Chaulmoogra is an herb. People use the seed to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, people put chaulmoogra powder, oil, emulsion, or ointment on the skin to treat skin problems including psoriasis and eczema. Chaulmoogra is given intravenously (by IV) for leprosy.
78. Crambe Oil - Improves hair's manageability, shine, and moisture, and, as a bonus, acts as a shield against irritants. Along with its antifungal properties, since the oil is easily absorbed by the hair, it boosts shine and condition and promotes glossiness. It can also be used to help detangle the hair.
79. Croton Oil - Popular uses include treatment of cancer, constipation, diabetes, digestive problems, dysentery, external wounds, fever, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, inflammation, intestinal worms, malaria, pain, ulcers and weight-loss.
80. Cuphea Oil - Cuphea could be a domestic source for short- and medium-carbon chain fatty acids such as capric acid and lauric acid used in manufacturing surfactants, detergents, lubricants, personal care products and other specialty chemicals. The current sources are imported palm and coconut oil and petroleum.
81. Honesty Oil - Manicure. Rub a dab of body oil on your cuticles to soften, Pedicure. Rub a generous amount of body oil all over your feet, Perfume, Shaving "cream." Rub generously on legs for a close shave, Frizz-buster, Deep-conditioning hair treatment, Body exfoliator, Bath booster.
82. Illipe Butter Oil - Is high in Vitamins A and E, which are known to soothe and hydrate the scalp and hair. They help stimulate the production of healthy sebum and shield the hair and scalp from external aggressors to keep the hair from drying out and breaking off.
83. Jojoba Oil - Has a variety of healing properties that may make it effective in treating skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis. You can enjoy its benefits by using it as a cleanser, moisturizer, or spot treatment. It can typically be used anywhere on your body, including your face, without being diluted.
84. Mango Oil - Body butter, face oil, massage oil, face wash, soap.
85. Mowrah Butter Oil - It is an excellent emollient and is just perfect to increase the moisture in the skin, whilst reducing the fine lines and wrinkles. Mowrah butter helps slow down skin degeneration and prevent wrinkles, so you will look youthful for longer. It also helps to protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun.
86. Neem Oil - It reduces insect feeding and acts as a repellent. It also interferes with insect hormone systems, making it harder for insects to grow and lay eggs. Azadirachtin can also repel and reduce the feeding of nematodes. Other components of neem oil kill insects by hindering their ability to feed.
87. Ojon Oil - Stimulates and regenerates hair follicle cells, reconditioning the deepest part of the hair shaft. It helps promote thicker, shinier hair, which has been damaged by hair dye, and heat, by enhancing natural keratin in the hair shaft.Dec 15, 2017
88. Passiflora Edulis Passion Fruit Oil - Is a natural sebum regulator that helps balance skin & scalp oil levels. Use this oil on hair, irritated and inflamed skin for restoration, and nails and feet for its antifungal properties.
89. Rose Hip Seed Oil - It hydrates, It moisturizes, It helps exfoliate and helps brightens skin, It helps boost collagen formation, It helps reduce inflammation, It helps protect against sun damage, It helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
90. Rubber Seed Oil - In Cambodia and other rubber manufacturing areas, rubber seeds are used to feed livestock. Although rubber seed is rich in nutrients, it also contains cyanogenic glycosides which will release prussic acid in the presence of enzymes or in slightly acidic conditions. Oil from the rubber seed is also of commercial importance. Hitherto, rubber seed has largely been allowed to waste with very little used for raising root stock seedlings for propagation purposes. The useful properties of the rubber seed oil make it similar to well-known linseed and soybean oil. Rubber seed oil also could be used for the paint industry as a semidrying oil, in the manufacture of soap, for the production of linoleum and alkyd resin; in medicine as antimalaria oil; and in engineering as core binder for factice preparation, and the cake left after oil extraction is used in fertilizer preparation and as feed for cattle and poultry. The potential of rubber wood as a source of timber is recognized in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Malaysia, with an increasing volume of sawn rubber wood used for furniture manufacturing and a variety of other applications.
91. Sea Buckthorn Oil - Sea buckthorn oil is a popular alternative remedy for a variety of ailments. It is rich in many nutrients and may improve the health of your skin, liver and heart. It may also help protect against diabetes and aid your immune system.
92. Sea Rocket Seed Oil - Skin care.
93. Snowball Seed Oil - Snowball seed oil is a pressed seed oil, extracted from the seeds of the Viburnum opulus (common snowball), which grows in Russia. Snowball bark contains a variety of bioactive substances, including tannic substances, saponins, vitamin K1, ascorbic acid and carotene, and is used medicinally. The seeds, which contain up to 21% oil, are rich in tocopherol (Vitamin E), carotinoides (provitamin A) and micronutrients. Snowball seed oil is little known or used outside Russia.
94. Foraha Oil - Skin care.
95. Ucuhuba Seed Oil - Oil is used as an ingredient of candles and to burn for light, which spreads an aromatic odor. It is ideal for making pomades, creams, lotions, body butters and other skin-care formulations. It can be used as a natural coloring agent in soaps. It is sometimes used in candles made with vegetable-based waxes.
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96. Bee Pollen - Bee pollen has been used in alternative medicine as an aid to increase stamina and improve athletic ability. However, research has shown that bee pollen may not be effective in increasing athletic performance. Among others are relieve of inflammation. Work as an antioxidant, Boost liver health, Strengthen the immune system, Work as a dietary supplement, Ease symptoms of menopause, Reduce stress, Speed up healing.
97. Honey - Studies suggest that honey might offer antidepressant, anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety benefits. In some studies, honey has been shown to help prevent memory disorders. Wound care. Topical use of medical-grade honey has been shown to promote wound healing, particularly in burns. Traditionally, Honey is used in the treatment of eye diseases, Bronchial asthma, Throat Infections, Tuberculosis, Thirst, Hiccups, Fatigue, Dizziness, Hepatitis, Constipation, Worm infestation, Piles, Eczema, Healing of ulcers, And wounds and used as a nutritious supplement.
98. Fish Oil - Omega-3 fatty acids reduce pain and swelling, and also prevent the blood from clotting easily. Some fish oil products are approved by the FDA as prescription medications to lower triglycerides levels. Fish oil is also available as a supplement. Among others is Lower blood pressure. Reduce triglycerides. Slow the development of plaque in the arteries. Reduce the chance of abnormal heart rhythm. Reduce the likelihood of heart attack and stroke. Lessen the chance of sudden cardiac death in people with heart disease.
99. Zeolites - Zeolites are minerals that contain mainly aluminum and silicon compounds. They are used as drying agents, in detergents, and in water and air purifiers. Zeolites are also marketed as dietary supplements to treat cancer, diarrhea, autism, herpes, and hangover, and to balance pH and remove heavy metals in the body. Zeolites and zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are widely studied as drug carrying nanoplatforms to enhance the specificity and efficacy of traditional anticancer drugs. At present, there is no other systematic review that assesses the potency of zeolites/ZIFs as anticancer drug carriers.
100. Taxol - Taxol Paclitaxel, the most well-known natural-source cancer drug in the United States, is derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree (Taxus brevifolia) and is used in the treatment of breast, lung, and ovarian cancer, as well as Kaposi's sarcoma. Paclitaxel is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a cancer chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping cancer cell growth.
101. Aldomet/Aldoril - This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 medications: methyldopa and hydrochlorothiazide. Methyldopa works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
102. L-Dopa - Levodopa (also called L-dopa) is the most commonly prescribed medicine for Parkinson's. It's also the best at controlling the symptoms of the condition, particularly slow movements and stiff, rigid body parts. Levodopa works when your brain cells change it into dopamine. Levodopa is the precursor to dopamine. Most commonly, clinicians use levodopa as a dopamine replacement agent for the treatment of Parkinson disease. It is most effectively used to control bradykinetic symptoms apparent in Parkinson disease.
103. Quinine - Quinine is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by mosquitos in certain parts of the world). Quinine should not be used to prevent malaria. Quinine is in a class of medications called antimalarials.
104. Chlorella Vulgaris - Vulgaris can ameliorate amelioration hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia, and protect against oxidative stress, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Although many drugs and inhibitors have been developed to treat NLRP3-associated diseases, only limited clinical data support their efficacy and safety. Chlorella, a unicellular green alga that is widely and safely used as a food supplement, contains various antioxidants.
105. Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear medicine uses radioactive material inside the body to see how organs or tissue are functioning (for diagnosis) or to target and destroy damaged or diseased organs or tissue (for treatment). Nuclear medicine vs common imaging procedures using x-rays: how they work. Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of radiology that uses very small amounts of radioactive materials, or radiopharmaceuticals, to examine organ function and structure. Nuclear medicine imaging is a combination of many different disciplines.
106. Penicillin - Penicillins are used in the treatment of throat infections, meningitis, syphilis, and various other infections. The chief side effects of penicillin are hypersensitivity reactions, including skin rash, hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis, or allergic shock. The more serious reactions are uncommon. Penicillins are a group of antibiotics that fight bacteria and was originally developed from the Penicillium fungi. Penicillin V is one type of penicillin antibiotic and is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections such as ear infections, throat infections, skin infections and preventing rheumatic fever.
107. Soda Ash - It is sometimes taken in water as a remedy for acid indigestion but should not be used regularly since when taken in excess it tends to cause alkalosis. It can be mixed with water and applied as a paste for relief of pain in treatment of minor burns and insect bites and stings. After it is processed, soda ash helps create a variety of products across many industries, such as building, automotive, home, cleaning, energy, beverage, food and glass, bakeware, industrial, water treatment, oil, and gas.
108. Potash - Is used as a medication for a number of skin conditions. This includes fungal infections of the foot, impetigo, pemphigus, superficial wounds, dermatitis, and tropical ulcers. For tropical ulcers it is used together with procaine benzylpenicillin. Potassium is one of the most important minerals in the body. It helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions and nerve signals. What's more, a high-potassium diet may help reduce blood pressure and water retention, protect against stroke and prevent osteoporosis and kidney stones.
109. Myrrha - Myrrh is used to make medicine. Myrrh is used for indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, lung congestion, arthritis pain, cancer, leprosy, spasms, and syphilis. It is also used as a stimulant and to increase menstrual flow. Myrrh is a natural, aromatic, sap-like resin or "gum" that is derived from the small, thorny Commiphora myrrha tree, which is related to the Frankincense tree. In aromatherapy, Myrrh Essential Oil is known to offer relief for colds, congestion, coughs, bronchitis, and phlegm.
110. Kaolinite - People use it to make medicine. Kaolin is used for mild-to-moderate diarrhea, severe diarrhea (dysentery), and cholera. In combination products, kaolin is used to treat diarrhea and to relieve soreness and swelling inside the mouth caused by radiation treatments. Kaolin is a type of clay found in nature. It is sometimes used to make medicine. It is also used as a filler in tablets. Kaolin is used to stop bleeding and for a condition that involves swelling and sores in the mouth (oral mucositis).
111. Trona - Trona (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3 % is a topical antibiotic indicated in the treatment of external infections of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Appropriate monitoring of bacterial response to topical antibiotic therapy should accompany the use of Trona (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3%. Clinical studies have shown tobramycin to be safe and effective for use in children.
112. Sodium Carbonate - It is used as an antacid to treat heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. Sodium bicarbonate is a very quick-acting antacid. It should be used only for temporary relief. If you need to treat long-term stomach acid problems (such as peptic ulcer disease, GERD), talk with your doctor about other medications.
113. Barium Sulfate - Barium sulfate is used to help diagnose or find problems in the esophagus, stomach, and bowels. It is a radiographic contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to create a clear picture of the different parts of the body. This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.
114. Sodium Chloride - Sodium chloride is used as an electrolyte replenisher to help prevent heat cramps caused by too much sweating. This medicine is also used for the preparation of normal isotonic solution of sodium chloride. This medicine is available without prescription.
115. Fluoride - Fluoride is used to prevent tooth decay. It is taken up by teeth and helps to strengthen teeth, resist acid, and block the cavity-forming action of bacteria. Fluoride usually is prescribed for children and adults whose homes have water that is not fluoridated (already has fluoride added)
116. Kaoline - Kaolin is used for mild-to-moderate diarrhea, severe diarrhea (dysentery), and cholera. In combination products, kaolin is used to treat diarrhea and to relieve soreness and swelling inside the mouth caused by radiation treatments.
117. Selenite - Sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) has been known to restore the antioxidant capacity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), reduce the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cells, and promote cell proliferation and inhibit cell apoptosis.
118. Mica - Mica (500mg) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for serious bacterial infections. It inhibits the production of bacterial proteins, which causes bacterial cell death.
119. Calcite - Calcium carbonate also is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. It is available with or without a prescription. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
120. Fullers Earth - Fuller's Earth can be used to decontaminate skin after nerve agent and other exposure. Fuller's Earth resembles clay in texture and form, but it is actually a superabsorbent form of aluminum silicate. Mostly composed of silica, magnesium, iron, and aluminum, it has been used for centuries to absorb dirt and oil.
121. Sulfur - Descriptions. Sulfur is used to treat many kinds of skin disorders. Sulfur cream, lotion, ointment, and bar soap are used to treat acne. Sulfur ointment is used to treat seborrheic dermatitis and scabies.
122. Magnetite - As some formulations of magnetite-based NPs have already gained approval for use in humans as iron deficiency therapeutics and as MRI contrast agents by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (e.g. FerahemeR, Feridex I.V.
123. Graphene - Graphene applications in biomedicine are numerous and can be classified into several main areas: transport (delivery) systems, sensors, tissue engineering and biological agents (for example antimicrobials).
124. Nitroglycerin - Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are used to treat episodes of angina (chest pain) in people who have coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). It is also used just before activities that may cause episodes of angina in order to prevent the angina from occurring.
