Sis. Arulsamy Arpuda Jayaseeli, Rathi R.K , R. Revathi, Dr. R. Rajkumar
Journal of Nursing. 2024 February; 4(1): 1–6. Published online 2024 February
Abstract: This research paper delves into the historical recognition of coconut oil's health benefits in Ayurveda medicine, drawing connections to the healing properties attributed to mother's milk in ancient literature. The focus is on the modern scientific understanding of coconut oil, particularly its lipid content, medium-chain fatty acids, and monoglycerides, which contribute to its miraculous healing powers and immune-modulating effects. The paper explores the composition of coconut oil, emphasizing the significance of wood-pressed (cold-pressed) extraction methods and their impact on nutritional properties. Furthermore, the study investigates the mechanism of coconut oil pulling and presents the benefits of wood-pressed coconut oil in diverse health aspects
Keywords : Coconut Oil, Health Benefits, Lauric Acid, Fatty Acids