Health Benefits Of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is extracted from "copra" meaning Kopra or dried coconut in Malayalam - a south Indian language. This oil is also known as coconut butter. It is primarily tropical oil, with multiple applications which was developed as a commercial product by South Asian merchants, in nineteen sixties. The trade of this oil was mainly done in South Seas.

Coconut oil has several benefits. It is one of a kind - which can not only be used on humans from head to toe, but also consumed orally. It is a great medium for cooking. This oil, when judiciously used promotes good health and beauty. Organic coconut oil is particularly good for health if used in prescribed and safe quantity. It is used in huge volumes for making cosmetics, margarine and soap. In non- dairy creamers and snack food the same is used in hydrogenated or partially- hydrogenated forms. For massages and essences fractionated coconut oil is normally used.

This popular oil is known to have nutrient values which are beneficial in reducing cholesterol levels in human body. It is also used to treat ailments related with thyroid. In its pure form, this oil is extremely good for skin and hair. Most babies in coastal regions of the world are regularly massaged with the organic avatar of this oil. Medical researchers are constantly discovering new benefits of this oil in the above mentioned form.

The said oil is worshiped as a holistic concoction for its multiple health benefits, and is fast becoming an intrinsic part of life all over the world. Moreover, refined coconut oil in its edible form is a favorite of nutritionists and dietitians all over the world. It is recommended for frying because of its high smoke-point. It is also extremely good for hair growth and maintenance.

Coconut oil is mainly manufactured and produced in some Asian countries, and is fast gaining in popularity all over the world. In America, the most popular oil brand is its fresh shore form. This company's virgin oil is treated as a brand and sold in large quantities. Philippines is world's largest exporter of this oil, which accounts for seven percent of the countries export income.