Sunflower oil is superior to other vegetable oils in nutritional properties and digestibility. This product is one of the most widely used in the world. Healing properties are possessed by unrefined sunflower oil, which has a light aroma and pleasant taste.
The composition of unrefined premium oil includes linoleic and oleic fatty acids, glycerides of stearic, palmitic, arachidonic, lignoceric acids, lecithin, phytin, inulin, tannins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates. The composition of the oil may vary depending on the variety of plant and the region of cultivation, in particular, the content of oleic acid can be 15-65%, linoleic acid - 20-75%.
Sunflower oil contains 12 times more vitamin E than olive oil.
Sunflower seed oil contains many vitamins, the main of which are A, E, D. Vitamin A contributes to the normal development of the child's body, has a positive effect on the organs of vision, respiration, and the function of the immune system. It is a strong antioxidant, therefore it is included in the complex therapy of oncological diseases.
Vitamin D (calcitriol) ensures normal growth and development of bones in children and adolescents, prevents the development of rickets and osteoporosis, has a positive effect on metabolism, on muscle cells, intestines, kidneys, on blood clotting, on the thyroid gland. Vitamin E participates in blood clotting processes, improves blood circulation, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, helps to normalize blood pressure and faster healing of wounds, slows down the aging of the body, prevents the development of diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer's disease.
Sunflower oil is used to treat thrombophlebitis, chronic diseases of the stomach, lungs, liver, intestines, and respiratory organs. It is also used for toothache and headache, rheumatism, arthritis, inflammation and wounds. Oil-based solutions are made for plasters, ointments. When coughing, mix 1 tbsp. l. flour, dry mustard, honey, sunflower oil, add 0.5 tbsp. vodka and heat in a water bath. Put the resulting mixture on cheesecloth folded in four, attach it to the chest, cover with a film, woolen cloth and fix overnight. Repeat the procedure for several days. Use a sunflower oil ointment to treat burn wounds and blisters. Boil 2 parts oil with 1 part pure wax. Put the warm mixture on a soft napkin, apply to the burn site and fix.
It is unacceptable to use pure sunflower oil for lubricating burns.
In case of joint inflammation, rub the sore spots with propolis ointment and sunflower oil. Mix 100 g of propolis and oil, heat the mixture for half an hour in a water bath, stirring occasionally. When the product has cooled, rub it over the sore joints. Rub also to treat rheumatism. Pour 0.5 liters of vodka 3-4 pods of hot red pepper, leave for 2 weeks, strain, pour in 300 ml of sunflower oil, mix and use for procedures. For cracks on the lips, on the skin of the hands, feet, mix 100 ml of sunflower oil and 1 bottle of an oil solution of vitamin A. Lubricate problem areas with the resulting composition 2-3 times a day. For dry, aging skin, apply warm oil compresses.
