101 Uses of Coconut Oil

In cooking as great oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-fry or as a dairy free replacement to butter.

1. Taken supplementally for daily energy
2. As a coffee creamer when emulsified into coffee (The only way I’ll drink coffee)
3. On the skin as a basic lotion
4. In homemade lotion bars for soft, smooth skin
5. In homemade deodorant or deodorant bars
6. As an eye-makeup remover
7. As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom)
8. In making your own Remineralizing Toothpaste
9. To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin
10. To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy
11. To support healthy thyroid function
12. In homemade Mayo without the high PUFA vegetable oils
13. To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning
14. As a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen
15. In homemade lotion recipes
16. 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
17. Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections
18. As a delicious tropical massage oil
19. It’s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metaboism
20. A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of friz
21. As an intensive nighttime facial moisturizer
22. Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub (use in the shower)
23. Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick
24. Topically, can help skin heal faster after injury or infection
25. Directly on the perineum to help heal after birth
26. As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours
27. 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

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 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

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 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 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 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 daily can help with allergy symptoms

Ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness

Knowing this you won’t just enjoy a coconut for its sweetness you will enjoy it knowing that by eating this delicious drupe fruit there is a reward health wise! Remember the oil comes from the milk so if you take the milk you are also ingesting its oil.

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