Ayurveda

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                        According to Ayurveda, coconut oil has Pitta and Vata pacifying properties. It is nourishing, and improves immunity and strength.Coconut oil contains rare medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) that are quickly and easily absorbed, digested, metabolized and utilized by the body. They don’t clog arteries like longer chained fats or spike blood sugar levels. Coconut oil has a high smoking point and it won’t create cancer-causing free radicals when used for cooking.Coconut oil is considered to be the best massage oil for newborns and toddlers. It soothes diaper rash and dry skin in babies.
Oil pulling with coconut oil in the mouth for 3-5 minutes daily removes bacteria and promotes healthy teeth and gums.
Coconut is one of the most stable oils and can easily imbibe the qualities of herbs with which it is processed, which makes it a very good base oil for various Ayurveda medicated oils.
Coconut oil is very effective on chapped lips and is great for pre-bath massages and quick post-bath hydration.
Coconut oil is a natural make-up remover. It gently dissolves long lasting, highly pigmented make-up without drying the skin.
Regular head massage with luke-warm coconut oil is very effective in relieving stress. It promotes hair growth and prevents scaly dry scalp.
Equal parts of coconut oil and lemon juice is very effective for dandruff when massaged on the scalp.It is better to avoid coconut oil in Kapha imbalance, sinusitis, cold, cough etc.

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