{"id":166982,"date":"2022-12-23T07:44:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T07:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=166982"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:49:53","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-coconut-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-coconut-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Oil: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Coconut Oil<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Coconut Oil<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Coconut Oil for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Coconut Oil?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Coconut Oil<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Coconut Oil<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCoconut is a simple fruit with multiple gifts to offer! It is also known as coco, nariyal, coco-da-bahia, etc. The scientific name of the coconut tree is Cocos nucifera (L.),<\/em> and it belongs to the family Arecaceae. The plant originated from Southeast Asia and islands between the Pacific and Indian Ocean; it was brought to India and East Africa. The coconut palm is either utilized as a whole or in sections to produce milk, husk or the widely used coconut oil. Coconut oil is prepared by pressing dried coconut meat (copra) or fresh coconut meat. The oil prepared using fresh coconut meat is known as virgin coconut oil, and the one prepared using dried coconut meat (copra i.e. the dried brown covering) is called refined coconut oil. Coconut oil has benefits much more than you can expect. Here are a few benefits of virgin coconut oil and some special considerations to be kept in mind if you plan to include coconut oil in your diet1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Coconut Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCoconut oil contains various nutritional components including bioactive compounds such as that are given below (Value per 100 g)3<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy<\/strong>: 833 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat<\/strong>: 99 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 0.84 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 1 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 0.1 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
You can mix several oils with coconut oil to increase its efficacy when used for hair-related issues such as baldness, hair loss, dandruff, etc. Oils such as castor, amla, neem, and almond are great sources of various nutrients like vitamins, antioxidants, protein, etc. These properties add to the goodness of coconut oil 12<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Coconut Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The consumption of coconut oil shows numerous scientifically proven properties. Some of these properties are mentioned below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have antioxidant properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anticancer agent.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have anti-inflammatory properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-nociceptive properties, inhibit sensation of pain.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antimicrobial properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-fungal properties 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Coconut Oil for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of coconut oil are described as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Coconut Oil on Hair<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Coconut oil prevents damage to various hair types. Rele et al. conducted a review 4<\/a><\/sup> in 2003 to assess the effect of different treatments on hair. This study concluded that, among all other treatments, coconut oil was the only oil found to reduce protein loss for damaged and undamaged hair types. In addition, coconut oil is a triglyceride of lauric acid, has a high affinity for hair proteins, that can penetrate hair shafts due to its low molecular weight. This indicates that coconut oil may have a positive impact on hair. However, we need more studies to support these claims 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>
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