Flaxseed oil comes from common flax (Linum usitatissimum), a plant in the flax family. Flaxseed oil is extracted from the dried seeds of common flax by cold pressing. However, flaxseed oil used for industrial purposes is extracted in a different way. Flaxseed oil is primarily used as a dietary supplement and is especially known for … Read more
Coconut oil has become extremely popular in recent years for many good reasons; several experts agree that it can be used for weight loss, better skin and hair, and even improve our brain function! In this article you can read about the following: 40 ways to use coconut oil 1. Weight loss: Coconut oil can … Read more
Thistle oil comes from the milk thistle plant (Silybum marianum), which belongs to the basket flower family. Thistle oil is extracted from the seeds of the milk thistle and is produced by either hot or cold pressing. In natural medicine, thistle oil is best known for its ability to protect the liver and treat liver … Read more
Safflower oil is derived from Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), a member of the Basket Flower family. Safflower oil is extracted from safflower seeds and is produced by hot or cold pressing. Although some people use safflower oil for medicinal purposes, there is no scientific evidence that it can be used to treat diseases or other health … Read more
Borage oil is extracted by cold pressing the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis). Borage oil is used as a dietary supplement and its main nutritional benefit is its high content of gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Although there is no scientific evidence for the effects of borage oil on health, it is still used … Read more
Sometimes simply called evening primrose oil, giant evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of the giant evening primrose plant (Oenothera biennis). Although there is no scientific evidence that giant evening primrose oil can be used to treat disease, it has long been used as an herbal remedy for a wide range of diseases … Read more
Peppermint oil is extracted from Peppermint (Mentha x piperita), which is a cross between spearmint and water mint. Although there is no scientific evidence that peppermint oil can be used to treat human health problems, it has long been used as a natural medicine – especially for digestive problems. In this article, we’ll go through … Read more
Japanese peppermint oil – or simply Japanese mint oil – is derived from the Japanese mint (Mentha arvensis). Japanese peppermint oil is extracted from the above-ground parts of the plant and is produced by steam distillation. Japanese peppermint oil contains up to 95% menthol and is therefore used for numerous natural medicinal purposes – more … Read more
Black cumin oil is derived from the black cumin (Nigella sativa), a member of the buttercup family. The oil is extracted from the seeds of the black cumin and is produced either by cold pressing or steam distillation. The more well-known caraway (Carum carvi), which belongs to the Umbelliferae family and is used gastronomically in … Read more