What is Elaeis Guineensis?
Elaeis Guineensis , also known as the African oil palm and the MacAW fat tree, is one of the two types of oil palm in the Arecaceae family or Palm. It is originally from Western Africa mainly in the area between Liberia and Angola. Oil is used in cooking, soap and cosmetics and is used by healing traditional or alternative healthcare providers. No side effects are reported, but consultations with a physician may be wise before the self -medication, especially in pregnant or nursing women, children or those who have chronic health conditions. It will grow in the US Ministry of Agriculture resistant zone 10-11, which means that the lowest temperature that the palm tolerates is 35 ° Fahrenheit (1.7 ° Celsius). Elaeis Guineensis can reach a height of 30-40 feet (9-12 meters) or higher. Full sun and disadvantage excellent health is necessary moist soil. These are processed to make cooking oil, which has a very high content of saturated fats. Saturated fat causes that thiso Oil is able to withstand very hot temperatures needed during deep frying. Vegetable butter is also made of palm oil.
seed or fruit oil is used to produce bar soap. The oil is combined with alkaline salt in a process known as a detergent. Those with dry skin can consider this mild soap useful. Palm oil can also be used in the production of cosmetics and hair conditioner.
Homeopathic doctors sometimes prescribe elaeis guineensis patients with autoimmune Sheroderma disease. People with lymph nodes known as elephantiasis can also be treated with an African oil palm. Mprings, contagious sickness will cause damage to ulcers and nerves, can help with this homeopathic remedy. It can also be used as a slight anesthetic. To buy this product in the form of tincture, it is necessary to have a regulation; However, the dilution of pellets and liquids can be purchasedin local health food stores or online.
Other medicinal uses Elaeis Guineensis include massaging oil on bruises or oil production and wound application. Studies support its use on wounds, show better wound closure and reduced number of microbes at the wound site. Some health care providers recommend palm oil as a liniment for rheumatoid arthritis. Some tribes in the West African West use oil as a diuretic and laxative. Massage therapists can mix oil from Elaeis Guineensis with massage creams because it has excellent qualities of measurement.
African palm oil seems to have no side effects. Nevertheless, pregnant or nursing women would be wise to check with their primary care doctor pre -intentionally use of oil. Children and chronically ill people with a compromised immune system may also want to talk to their doctor before self -healing.