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Corn oil: benefits, properties, applications. Video
In terms of its nutritional value, corn is superior to beans, green peas and other vegetables, and in terms of the sown area it is second only to wheat. Corn not only replenishes the body’s need for many vitamins and minerals, but also helps to maintain health and beauty.
Nutrients contained in corn:
– vitamin E; – vitamin PP; – vitamin K; – vitamin D; – vitamin C; – vitamin B1; – vitamin B2; – vitamin B3; – vitamin B9; – iron; – phosphorus; – magnesium; – calcium; – copper ; – sodium; – nickel; – sulfur; – amino acids: lysine and tryptophan; – unsaturated fatty acids: arachidonic, linoleic and linolenic; – fiber and so on.
The healing properties of corn and their uses
It is recommended to eat corn for gastrointestinal diseases, allergic reactions, obesity, diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders. The unsaturated fatty acids found in corn and corn oil help lower blood cholesterol levels. Reacting with it and forming soluble compounds, these acids prevent the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels.
The high content of B vitamins in corn makes it a valuable food product for people suffering from various diseases of the central nervous system, including polio and epilepsy. In addition, corn grains are able to relieve joint pain in arthritis and osteoarthritis, prevent the development of muscular dystrophy, and inhibit the processes of fermentation and decay in the body.
It is worth noting the usefulness of this cereal for the female body: corn helps to relieve swelling during pregnancy, relieve menstrual pain and reduce pain during menopause.
Corn relieves discomfort after eating fatty and fried foods, alcoholic beverages
Corn cobs contain a huge amount of antioxidants that prevent premature aging of the human body and the development of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Indications for the use of corn are vomiting, nausea, exhaustion, anemia, mental fatigue, which is due to the content of phytin and glutamic acid in it.
Also known is the ability of corn (especially young corn) to have a cleansing effect on the body, remove accumulated toxins, toxins and radionuclides from it.
Glutamic acid helps to accelerate metabolic processes in the brain and improve memory
Corn dishes must be present in the children’s diet, since from them the growing body receives a lot of essential trace elements and vitamins.
Corn silk in folk medicine
Corn silk has a powerful choleretic effect and is widely used in folk medicine in the form of infusions and decoctions for the treatment of hepatitis, cholangitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, inflammatory diseases of the liver and gallbladder.
In case of bladder irritation and frequent urge to urinate, it is useful to drink a cup of tea made from corn stigmas and cherry stalks with the addition of honey on an empty stomach.
For diabetes mellitus, the following collection is recommended:
– 10 grams of corn stigmas; – 10 grams of chopped rose hips; – 5 grams of blueberry leaves; – 5 grams of immortelle flowers.
A tablespoon of the collection is poured with 300 milliliters of boiling water, heated for 5 minutes in a water bath and infused for an hour. Then filter and drink 3 times a day after meals for 1/3 cup.
For the treatment of cholecystitis, corn stigmas are poured with boiling water (1 full tablespoon of stigmas in a glass of water), insisted for 1 hour in a warm place. Filter and take 3 tablespoon of infusion every 1 hours.
Corn oil in home cosmetology
Corn oil (outwardly it is very similar to sunflower) is not only used in cooking, but also is an excellent natural cosmetic product. Cosmetics manufacturers often include corn oil in their skin and hair care products. It improves complexion, restores the protective functions of the skin, prevents premature aging, nourishes and softens.
According to statistics, the average Mexican eats 400 pounds (that is, over 90 kilograms) of corn annually.
Rubbing corn oil into the scalp (for this purpose, it is advisable to buy unrefined oil – it contains much more useful substances than refined) helps to strengthen the hair, restore it vitality and healthy shine. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to cover the hair with a towel dipped in hot water. After performing this procedure several times, you should rinse your hair with a mild shampoo. As a result, the hair becomes more manageable, soft and silky, dandruff disappears.
Corn germ oil is useful for wiping irritated, rough, dry and aging skin. To remove age spots, after rubbing with corn oil on your face, it is recommended to apply a wet hot soda compress, and then a mask of fresh fruits or vegetables.