Sunflower oil can be defined as oil extracted from the herb of the sunflower containing seeds. The first to discover the sunflower herb are the Native Americans thousands of years ago; they were used as food for cattle and sometimes for decoration, and then entered the rest of the world for large-scale cultivation .
Sunflower oil contains vitamins such as vitamin (B6) , and vitamin (B5) , and vitamin (B1) , Vitamin A, and vitamin C, in addition to minerals such as copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and other elements such as folic acid, potassium, calcium, riboflavin, iron, and niacin.
Benefits of sunflower oil
There are several benefits of sunflower oil, including:
- Provides the body with energy and treats the fatigue and exhaustion that may appear on the body with age.
- It works to reduce the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in blood, and works to reduce blood clotting and platelets, thus protecting the heart and arteries from disease.
- Prevention of infections such as: tonsillitis, uterine infections, vaginal discharge.
- It increases the body’s immunity and stimulates it and thus protects the body from diseases.
- It also works to remove the phlegm from the chest, relieve symptoms of colds, colds and colds, and relieve asthma attacks.
- It works to protect against the sensitivity of eyes caused by light, it is also used in the treatment of night blindness, and works to strengthen the eyesight.
- It works to detoxify the body, and treat cases of poisoning that may affect the body.
- Moisturizes the skin and prevents redness and roughness of the skin, delays the appearance of early aging symptoms, and protects nails from cracking, all due to the antioxidants found in it.
- The body helps in the prevention of various cancers such as: colon cancer, uterine cancer, and lung cancer.
- It comes in different diets because its fat content is very small, but it is considered appetizing, so be careful when you get it into your diet.
- It works to treat gastrointestinal disorders that may result in constipation or diarrhea, and it works to expel worms.
- Prevents tooth decay, as it is used to get rid of bad breath.
- Helps prevent brain atrophy in children and helps relieve strokes.
- Works to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis.
- Useful in the treatment of some neurological diseases and the treatment of migraines.
- Works to reduce migraines.
- Useful in the treatment of some neurological diseases.
- Helps to give softness to hair, and facilitate hair straightening.
- Helps treat anemia.