Palm kernel oil is extracted from palm fruit. It is dark black in color and distinguishes itself with a unique strong taste and smell.
A palm kernel is a nut from a palm tree which has an edible seed inside. It is the oil from the seed that is widely known as black palm kernel oil.
In some parts of West Africa, the seed can be eaten raw or with other staple food.
Black palm kernel oil is a highly saturated vegetable fat than palm oil. It does not contain cholesterol it is rich in lauric acid It can be stored for a very long time without alterations.
Health Benefits
Palm kernel oil increases hair growth:
Palm kernel oil has not only shown amazing results, in terms of growth, when applied to the hair, it also encourages thicker hair as well as prevents hair fall.
It helps to detoxify the body:
Palm kernel oil does not only remove toxins from the body, it also purifies every cell of the body as well as rejuvenates them.
It helps in controlling blood pressure:
Studies have shown that also helps control the free flow of blood from the heart to other organs of the body. And by so doing, it helps in keeping the blood pressure under control, thereby preventing the risk of hypertension.
It tackles body odour:
Owing to its unique strong smell, palm kernel oil helps tackle body odour when it is applied to the skin on a regular basis.
It is used for the manufacture of soaps, washing powders, hair creams, personal care products etc.It restores skin elasticity in order to prevent wrinkles.
It protects the skin from harsh weather conditions.
It is a good skin moisturizer.
It is used to prevent hair loss or breakage.
Black palm kernel oil is used as a hot oil treatment on dry hair and scalp so as to soothe the scalp and moisturize the hair.
Epilepsy in children can be managed by inserting a bit of black palm kernel oil in the child’s eyes.
Some babies have a soft head at 0-12 months old or even more. Black palm kernel oil is used to strengthen those soft part.
In cases where a child is having difficulty pushing out excreta, black palm kernel oil is used to soften the anus of a child in such a situation so as to ease the child’s problem.
It is used to treat abdominal pain in children as well as treat skin rashes in children.
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