Subject: 101 Uses for Coconut Oil
101 Uses for Coconut Oil
I’ve said before that I am with coconut oil
(http://wellnessmama.com/go/coconut-oil-book/)
like the dad in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is with windex... I use it for
everything. Right now, I have a five gallon bucket of it sitting next to my
desk because we use so much and I don’t have anywhere else to keep it...
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of coconut
oil, the Virgin Coconut Oil Book (http://wellnessmama.com/go/coconut-oil-book/)
is a great resource and you’ll receive a free copy if you
order anything from this company
(http://wellnessmama.com/go/coconut-oil-book/)
and it is your first time ordering (no need to order the book (http://wellnessmama.com/go/coconut-oil-book/),
it will add to cart automatically if you use this link and it is your first
order).
Today, I’m sharing my top 101 (yes 101!!) uses for
coconut oil:
Uses for Coconut Oil
In cooking as a great oil with a high smoke point. Great
for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter.
Taken supplementally for daily energy
As a coffee creamer when emulsified into coffee
(http://wellnessmama.com/5673/the-only-way-i-drink-coffee/)
(The only way I’ll drink coffee) On the skin as a basic lotion In homemade
lotion bars
(http://wellnessmama.com/4770/how-to-make-lotion-bars/)
for soft, smooth skin In homemade deodorant
or deodorant bars (http://wellnessmama.com/4901/deodorant-bar-recipe/)
As an eye-makeup remover
As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s
bottom) In making your own Remineralizing Toothpaste
To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin To
prevent stretch marks during pregnancy To support healthy thyroid function In
homemade Mayo
(http://wellnessmama.com/1739/healthy-homemade-mayonnaise/)
without the high PUFA vegetable oils To help increase sun tolerance and avoid
burning
As a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen
In homemade lotion recipes
To get rid of cradle cap on baby- just massage in to
head, leave on for a few minutes and gently rinse with a warm wash cloth
Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections As a delicious tropical massage oil
It’s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metaboism A tiny dab rubbed
on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of friz As an intensive
nighttime facial moisturizer Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body
scrub
(http://wellnessmama.com/3628/luxurious-sugar-scrub-recipe-easy/)
(use in the shower) Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick Topically, can help
skin heal faster after injury or infection Directly on the perineum to help
heal after birth As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry
hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours On feet to fight
athlete’s foot or tor fungus In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to
sooth irritation (also great for baby!) Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema
There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent
or reverse Alzheimers
With apple cider
vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works (http://coconutoil.com/natural-head-lice-treatment-with-coconut-oil-and-apple-cider-vinegar/)
In natural Homemade Sunscreen
In healthy brain boosting snack for kids like Coconut
Clusters
In a filling and energy boosting Brain Powder Smoothie
Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help
alleviate allergy symptoms Nursing moms can take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and
Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients There is some evidence that
coconut oil helps digestion and may even kill intestinal parasites or yeast Mix
a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds
(http://wellnessmama.com/go/chia/)
for an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!) Can help improve
insulin levels Oil pulling with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil helps improve
gum health Can help improve cholesterol ratios
Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery
from cold or flu In Homemade Natural Bug-Off Lotion Bars
As a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe Better
for high-temperature cooking than olive or vegetable oils Can help reduce
appearance of varicose veins After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing
of sunburn Is an immediate source of energy when eaten and isn’t stored as fat
As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora As a naturally
antibacterial skin cream In natural homemade diaper cream
As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion When used
consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite To season cast iron
skillets It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis Can reduce
the itch of mosquito bites Can help resolve acne when used regularly Can be
rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth I’ve used in kids ears to help
speed ear infection healing On split ends to de-frizz A small amount can be
rubbed into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only... test a
small area first) By itself as a great tanning oil Mixed with salt to remove
dry skin on feet Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily Can help
improve sleep when taken daily Can be used to speed healing of fungal
infections when taken internally and used externally A tablespoon melted into a
cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat To help sooth the itch of chicken
pox or poison ivy It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and
magnesium
Internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize
teeth
Some evidence
shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and
anxiety By itself as a natural deodorant By itself or with baking soda as a
naturally whitening toothpaste For pets struggling with skin issues when used
externally Some evidence suggests that the beneficial fats in coconut oil are
helpful for those with Autism In homemade vapor rub (http://wellnessmama.com/3527/natural-vapor-rub/)
As a safe cooking oil for deep frying
A tablespoon taken before each meal can help improve
digestion Can be taken in warm ginger tea to sooth heartburn or nausea As a
completely natural baby lotion
On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin Mixed with
catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils
(http://wellnessmama.com/go/essential-oils/)
as a natural bug repellent Can be used on mom’s nipple and baby’s mouth to help
treat thrush Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer Use to make
coconut cream concentrate
(http://wellnessmama.com/3112/how-to-make-coconut-cream/)
for a brain boosting snack Can be used internally and externally to speed
recovery from UTIs When taken regularly, it can help fight candida When taken
regularly, it can boost hormone production Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids
when used topically Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold On
cuticles to help nails grow Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky
elbows Add to smoothies to give them a nutritional boost Internally during
pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when
taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil) In any recipes where vegetable oils are
used Whipped with shea butter (http://wellnessmama.com/go/shea-butter/)
for a soothing body balm One reader swears by using coconut oil to treat yeast
infection. She suggests soaking a tampon in it and inserting the tampon for a
few hours.
Naturally clears up cold sores
Ingesting coconut oil (http://wellnessmama.com/go/coconut-oil-book/)
daily can help with allergy symptoms
Ingesting coconut oil (http://wellnessmama.com/go/coconut-oil-book/)
daily can increase mental alertness
You can also check out my recipe index (http://wellnessmama.com/) or Start Here
Page (http://wellnessmama.com/wellness-101/)
for many more recipes that use coconut oil!
What Kind of Coconut Oil?
For external uses, expeller pressed or other types of
refined coconut oil will work, but for internal use, an unrefined virgin
coconut oil is best. This book provides more information
(http://wellnessmama.com/go/coconut-oil-book/)
about the benefits of coconut oil and the difference in the types of coconut
oil.
I also love that this company
(http://wellnessmama.com/go/coconut-oil-book/)
supports small family farms in the Philippines. We order in five-gallon pails,
which is more expensive up-front but which saves a lot of money in the long
term.
My husband and I both take about 4 tablespoons a day and
the kids get a couple tablespoons in food, smoothies, or hot herbal tea.
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