In the world there are almost 90 varieties of amaranth. The culture contains a record amount of protein, and this makes it extremely promising in dealing with food problems in the future. At present, the most valuable product obtained from the plant is amaranth seed oil, which is considered a panacea for a variety of diseases and an excellent preventive agent.
Properties of amaranth oil
Useful properties of amaranth oil are based on two components that make up the substance:
- a kind of vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant;
- squalene, actively strengthening immunity.
Also, amaranth oil contains useful fatty acids, vitamins of groups A, B, D; phytosterol, choline, chlorophyll, steroids, microelements.
Due to its constituents, amaranth oil has the following effects:
- prevents premature aging;
- strengthens the immune system;
- has anti-inflammatory properties;
- reduces cholesterol , preventing the formation of blood clots;
- strengthens blood vessels;
- normalizes blood pressure;
- improves metabolic processes;
- restores epithelial cells.
An important question is: how to take amaranth oil inside? Experts recommend that in therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, twice a day, use one teaspoon of amaranth oil. The course of admission is a month and is repeated twice a year, preferably in spring and autumn.
In the opinion of nutritionists, amaranth oil should be present in the diet of people of any age, but it should take a special place in the nutrition of children, elderly, pregnant and lactating women. The natural product is useful to use as a dressing for vegetable, legumes and cereals, especially as the oil has a very pleasant aroma and a delicate nutty flavor, which gives a piquant food. It is important to emphasize that amaranth oil is better to take, without subjecting it to heat treatment, in order to preserve all the variety of useful substances.
Amaranth oil in cosmetology
Amaranth oil is often used at home for facial and body care. Aromatic substance, favorably affecting the coarsened and dehydrated skin, while:
- nourishes;
- softens;
- moisturizes.
Also, amaranth oil promotes the fastest healing of damages on skin integuments (wounds, bites, burns). It is recommended to use healing oil in the postoperative period to eliminate surgical scars and scars. Many dermatological diseases, including eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, neurodermatitis and herpes infection, are systematically treated with a natural remedy (in extreme cases, the severity of the manifestation decreases).
Especially shown is the amaranth oil for the face of mature ladies with fading skin. The active substances in its composition, regenerate, rejuvenate cells, promote skin elasticity and tone. You can use amaranth oil during sessions
For medicinal purposes and for skin injuries, oil is applied abundantly to the affected or damaged areas 2 times a day for 10 to 12 minutes. After the specified time, the rest of the substance should be removed with a dry paper towel. With herpes, amaranth oil should be rubbed gently into the rash several times a day.
Cold pressed oil can be applied to the face in its pure form instead of a cosmetic remedy for 30 minutes. It is possible to add amaranth oil to night creams or to plant other vegetable oils (olive, peach, etc.) It is advisable to pour 1 tablespoon of amaranth oil into suitable types of masks for enhancing the effect.