Camelina oil: benefits, harm, application

A nourishing oil is obtained from an unsightly herb of the cabbage family called camelina. In terms of the fatty acid content, the product is equated to the valuable flaxseed oil. It keeps well and tastes good, reminiscent of sesame seeds. Active use in cosmetology, cooking testifies to the high usefulness of the product.

What is camelina oil made of

The product is made from the seeds of camelina cereal. The product gained great popularity in Russia in the early years of the 20th century. The annual camelina is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and ease of cultivation. It can grow on loamy or sandy loam soils. The cereal belongs to the cruciferous family. The plant has inconspicuous yellow flowers, a high stem. Today the plant is grown in the vastness of Siberia and many European countries: Belgium, Germany, Sweden, France.

Oil is obtained from camelina seeds by pressing. Waste products are also used as vegetable feed for animals. Waste stems are used in the manufacture of tassels, packaging materials.

The benefits of camelina oil

The product can have a restorative, restorative effect on the body. Its unique composition resembles flaxseed oil. The main components are:

• Vitamin A participates in fat and protein metabolic processes, improves the condition of the mucous membranes, and promotes wound healing.
• Vitamins D and K are essential for metabolic processes.
• Magnesium helps to maintain optimal blood sugar levels, has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory effects, and promotes relaxation. It is used for the prevention of osteoporosis in combination with vitamins K, D.
• A complex of saturated fatty acids, including Omega-3 (over 35% mass fraction), Omega-6. The ratio of acids is most optimal - 1: 2. Acids activate the functioning of the brain and cardiovascular system, increase joint mobility.
• Vitamin E with a strong antioxidant effect. It helps neutralize the negative effects of free radicals, strengthens the immune system and protects against early aging. The high concentration of this component ensures a long shelf life of the product.

Camelina seed oil is rich in chlorophyll, phytosterols, phospholipids. Phospholipids are necessary for the normal implementation of fat and carbohydrate metabolism, improve the functioning of the liver. Chlorophyll increases the level of hemoglobin, improves the functioning of the respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems. Phytosterols regulate hormonal balance, prevent prostatitis and adenoma.

Regular use of the product normalizes blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, improves immunity and general tone. In the presence of diseases of the stomach, oil helps to heal damage to the inner mucosa.

For problems with the reproductive system, oil is prescribed, it improves hormonal levels, relieves inflammation. If the product is applied externally, then it has a wound healing effect, helps in the treatment of skin diseases.

The harm of camelina oil

The product has no contraindications for use in children, pregnant or lactating women. Subject to the intake of no more than 2 tablespoons of the product per day, the oil has a healing and strengthening effect. But it should be borne in mind that the benefits are of an unrefined cold-pressed product that has a normal shelf life.

Relative harm can be obtained when the consumption rate is exceeded due to the high calorie content of the product, especially for overweight people. With diseases of the pancreas, gallbladder, an exacerbation is possible due to the activation of the production of pancreatic secretions, bile.

The use of camelina oil

The popularity of the product is constantly growing. The tool is used in various fields of cooking, therapy, cosmetology.

• In cooking, it is used when mixing sauces for salads with the addition of balsamic vinegar, garlic, dried tomatoes. Pure oil is suitable for marinades, cooking cereals, potatoes, baked goods. Cold sauces add a savory flavor to vegetable salads. All useful properties are preserved with minimal heat treatment.
• Its constituent vitamins and fatty acids strengthen blood vessels, lower cholesterol levels. To stabilize the pressure, treatment of atherosclerosis, anemia, thrombophlebitis appoint an intake of oil.
• In case of diseases of the digestive system, the product ensures the healing of wounds on the mucous membrane, has a bactericidal effect. The use of oil has an antihelminthic effect.
• Women suffering from climacteric, premenstrual syndrome, pregnant and lactating women restore their hormonal levels when using a product containing many phytohormones.
• The active antioxidant effect of the product helps to cleanse the body of toxins, toxins, and heavy metal salts.
• For cosmetic purposes, the product is used to moisturize the skin, increase its firmness, elasticity, prevent early aging and hyperpigmentation. The skin is restored and moisturized, the hair follicles are strengthened.
• In dermatology, the product is used in the treatment of skin diseases: psoriasis, eczema, diathesis, neurodermatitis, urticaria.
• The oil is added to the mixture for aroma lamps and massages.
• In the presence of diaper rash in infants, oil is smeared on the damaged areas.

How to take camelina oil

For medicinal purposes, the product is taken in the morning before meals. One tablespoon of the product at room temperature is washed down with 100 g of warm water. The subsequent breakfast should be no earlier than 30-40 minutes. As a result of such a reception, a mild laxative effect may be observed.

If there are diseases of the pancreas, stomach, intestines, then the oil is not consumed on an empty stomach. It is added to food during the day along with salads, main courses.

When using camelina seed oil for cosmetic purposes, it is slightly warmed up. The warm product quickly penetrates the skin and hair. A few drops of the product are added to creams, masks, hair balms, oil massage mixtures.

Contraindications of camelina oil

The product has no contraindications except for individual intolerance. If the permitted consumption rate is exceeded, side effects may occur.

The beneficial oil from common camelina cereal has a wide range of uses. Active consumption of food will provide the body with useful fatty acids, vitamins, microelements.