Amaranth, otherwise called amaranth, is considered a plant of longevity and is endowed with the ability to completely restore the extinct functionality of the body, as well as restore youth. Hundreds of years ago, the oily extract from this plant was actively used in cooking, for medical and even magical purposes. Nowadays, quite expensive oil is used mainly in cosmetology and for general strengthening of the body.
Composition
Amaranth oil is extracted not from the green part of the plant, but from its seeds, in which the concentration of nutrients reaches its maximum value. The leading role, which, judging by the reviews of amaranth oil, determines the main share of its healing properties, is attributed by experts to a special substance - squalene. Until recently, this liquid was considered exclusively biological and was synthesized only from shark liver, but with the discovery of its plant analogue, many propertiesamaranth oil received its scientific explanation.
Squalene ideally interacts with human blood, participating in the transport of oxygen directly to the cells of the body. Thanks to squalene, the absorption of ergocalciferol (vitamin D) by the body is several times more intense, and the level of hormones experiences fewer fluctuations, maintaining stable and optimal positions.
Other important ingredients of amaranth oil:
- calcium;
- magnesium;
- phospholipids;
- sterols;
- tocopherol;
- essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids;
- carotenoids;
- ergocalciferol.
The complex of vitamins A, D and E in the composition of amaranth oil, according to experts, is characterized as a formula of youth and beauty. It is mainly due to these antioxidants that the oil is actively used in the production of anti-aging cosmetic preparations and various dietary supplements aimed at the overall improvement of the body.
He alth benefits of oil
Doctors recommend purchasing oil in its pure form - it is much easier to protect the body from the influence of additional and often allergenic components that make up various capsules, syrups and ready-made creams. In addition, the contents of a 100-gram bottle can be consumed in individual proportions, not limited by the dosages of the multicomponent preparation.
Reviews on the properties and use of amaranth oil for various purposes:
- strengthening immune defenses - oil is added tofood, mainly in the off-season, as well as after protracted illnesses or surgical interventions;
- for neurological disorders - oil is drunk in small doses for sleep disorders, migraines, frequent stress;
- disorders of the gastrointestinal tract - it is enough for an adult to consume 1-1, 5 teaspoons of oil per day to prevent exacerbation of gastritis, the formation of ulcerative lesions of gastric tissues, and mitigate the irritating effect of fruit acids;
- diseases of the heart and blood vessels - the active substances in the composition of the oil work in a preventive direction, preventing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, increasing the tone of the walls of blood vessels.
Based on medical reviews, the benefits of amaranth oil also extend to the treatment of gynecological, ophthalmic, dental and skin diseases.
Amaranth oil for psoriasis
Treatment of psoriasis should be carried out simultaneously in two directions - local treatments of lesions and strengthening the body's own protective functions to resist the disease.
General therapy is carried out according to the scheme:
- from the 1st to the 7th day of treatment - take 40 minutes before meals, twice a day, 1.5 teaspoons of natural amaranth oil;
- from the 8th to the 90th day of treatment - take 2 teaspoons of oil 3 rubles / day, 40 minutes before the main meals;
- from 91st to 180th day - perform instillations (instillation of nasal passages) with pure oil, using 3 ml of extract for each nostril at the beginning of the dayand at bedtime.
From the first to the last day of psoriasis treatment, it is necessary to treat the affected skin with oil at least 3 times a day every day. The substance should be applied with light rubbing movements, covering the he althy area.
Use of oil in oncology
The use of amaranth oil in oncology, according to doctors, is not a substitute for the main treatment or rehabilitation therapy, but can significantly alleviate the patient's condition during the chemotherapy course or reduce the likelihood of relapse after recovery. Before each irradiation, the immediate area of radiation exposure should be treated and, in addition, constantly take oil inside - at least twice a day, 1-2 teaspoons of a natural, undiluted remedy.
Treatment with amaranth extract should not be limited by the timing of the course of radiation therapy. It is correct to start taking the remedy a week or two before the scheduled date of the first exposure and stop taking (or take a long break) a month after the final session.
After surgical excision of a cancerous tumor, oil should be drunk constantly, in courses of 1-3 months in small doses until the risk of the disease returning is minimal.
Treatment of gynecological problems
All gynecological disorders are somehow connected with the destabilization of the hormonal background of a woman, which is reflected in the reproductive system, as in a mirror. Women with fading reproductive functions are at particular risk.a gradual decline in the level of the hormone estrogen, or expectant and nursing mothers, whose body is in a constant state of stress and needs support.
Gynecologists say in their reviews: amaranth oil is useful even for young girls suffering from painful periods or problems with irregular cycles. In this case, the extract should be taken in a teaspoon, starting from the middle of the cycle. Through such adjuvant therapy, the future woman protects herself in advance from a number of problems that she may encounter at a more mature age: cysts, uterine fibroids, erosion, mastopathy.
There are only two possibilities to use amaranth oil for the treatment of female diseases:
- ingestions 1-2 teaspoons 40 minutes before meals (2-3 rubles/day);
- Laying oil-soaked tampons into the vagina, which should be left on all night.
On average, the course of treatment for diseases of moderate complexity is designed for 21-30 days of continuous therapy.
Treatment of the digestive system
Reviews on the properties and use of amaranth oil can also be found on sites covering various diseases of the digestive tract. For concomitant treatment of moderate complexity, you will need to stock up at least 10 standard bottles (100 g each) of pure oil, and for serious problems of the stomach or intestines associated with oncology or perforated lesions, you may need at least 30 bottles of the remedy (about 3 liters).
The treatment regimen for all gastrointestinal problemsthe general one is used, but the number of courses already depends on the severity of the pathology:
- 1st day: 1 teaspoon of oil 3 rubles/day, 40 minutes before the main meal;
- 2nd day: 1.5 teaspoons at the same frequency;
- 3rd day: 2 tsp each, repeat previous days etc.
In total, following the system of increasing portions of ½ teaspoon of the product per day, you should bring the amount of oil taken at a time to 4 teaspoons and then continue treatment at this fixed dosage. Breaks for 1-3 months are made after each liter of the product drunk in this way. It is allowed to conduct from one to 3 courses per year with constant diagnostic monitoring of he alth.
How to take amaranth oil?
The intake of oil, which has a rather pleasant taste with a nutty note, rarely causes negative sensations and is easily perceived even by children. The only strict restriction in the use of the product is its heating to more than 30 °C. At high temperatures, the properties of the oil are lost, and according to experts, such a product can even be harmful. The benefits of amaranth oil - and the reviews of chemists confirm this - are brought exclusively fresh, slightly chilled or heated to room temperature.
In order to improve the taste of dishes and to prevent various diseases, a teaspoon of the extract is mixed with base oils - olive, sunflower or linseed - and added as a dressing to salads. It also serves as a good preventive measure.atherosclerosis and articular diseases. If the addition of oil to food is considered insufficient, then 5-8 ml of the extract can be taken half an hour before meals. Children reduce this amount by half and are allowed to eat a small piece of bread after taking a single serving.
Topically amaranth oil is applied as needed. These can be compresses or oil applications applied up to 5 times a day. Diveevo amaranth oil has proven itself well for these purposes. In the reviews about the products of the company "Formula of Life" you can find descriptions of real cases of healing from various pathologies using a natural product.
Amaranth oil for beauty
Positive feedback about amaranth oil for the skin is left by the owners of problematic, dehydrated epidermis, prone to peeling. Such skin looks very beautiful in youth, but with age, the outer layers of the epidermis become thinner, covered with an early network of wrinkles and emerging capillaries. Healing oily extract, present in cosmetic products in sufficient quantities, can prevent the skin from losing the necessary moisture and create a barrier background for negative external factors.
Ready-made products with natural amaranth oil for the face, according to reviews, are not cheap, so it's better to learn how to use it in making homemade masks. Even with daily active use of the product, a 100-gram bottle will easily last for 3-4 months, and the skin will acquire a stable he althy turgor and a fresh look.
Beauty recipes
All face masks prepared with amaranth oil have a long-term effect and rarely respond with an allergic reaction in the form of a rash or flushing. But just in case, to prevent possible harm, reviews of amaranth oil by allergists recommend conducting a sensitivity test before the very first use of the product. If the result is negative, you can try to prepare a mask according to one of the following recipes:
- Nutritious - add 1 tbsp to the mixed raw yolk. a spoonful of amaranth extract and 0.5 tbsp. spoons of liquid honey. A homogeneous mask should be applied with a brush along the massage lines, and after 20 minutes, rinse with boiled water.
- Against wrinkles - half a sachet of white clay is diluted with water to a thick homogeneous state, 1 teaspoon of oil is added to the mass and applied to the face for 20 minutes. Wash off the mask in plenty of acidified water.
A few drops of amaranth oil, according to reviews, can replace even the most expensive hand or foot cream. The substance is easily absorbed, so it often serves as an alternative to a massage cream that does not leave marks on clothes, or a makeup base.
How to choose the right amaranth oil?
When purchasing natural amaranth oil for medicinal or cosmetic purposes, you need to pay attention to specific characteristics, the deviation from which will give a product of poor quality or exclusively for food purposes:
- composition purity – 100%;
- spin - cold only;
- package –glass, not more than 100 mg;
- color of the oil is dark brown, without foreign inclusions, without sediment.
In addition, it is important to take into account the percentage of squalene to the total volume - within 7%.
Oil damage
The only absolute contraindication to the use of oil is an allergy to amaranth. The relative prohibitions left for the consideration of the attending physician is the presence of s alt stones in the kidneys or gallbladder.
Dietitians and doctors occasionally receive complaints about signs of nausea, dizziness or even vomiting from people who have just started a course of treatment with amaranth oil. Such an action is not considered a negative effect, since it is explained by a sharp increase in oxygen flow to the cells of the body and causes the beginning of positive he alth dynamics. You should continue to take the remedy as planned, and, according to reviews, improvement will come in a few days.
