We all know it for the moisturizing and deeply nourishing use on the skin and hair, it is widely used in massages and for cosmetic use against stretch marks for its elasticizing components; but not many know that sweet almond oil can also be used for internal use: it is in fact an excellent supplement to hydrate and nourish the stomach and intestines.
The benefits of almond oil for the intestine
Sweet almond oil is obtained from the cold pressing of sweet almonds; it is rich in vitamins B and vitamin E, unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids and mineral salts such as zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium.
Thanks to its softening action it is able to soothe irritation of the stomach, but above all it counteracts constipation, disinfects the intestine and moisturizes it.
In this regard it can also be taken by children to promote intestinal transit in a delicate and natural way. This oil with multiple properties protects the intestine from inflammation, lubricates the loops and helps to move the fecal impaction by counteracting the blockages and stagnations that poison the body.
In traditional Chinese medicine it responds to the element Metal: it is in fact a vector of well-being for the organs of this movement such as the large intestine and lungs and for the skin, a tissue that shows the condition of these internal organs externally: the skin indeed "Speaks" of the condition of our body with the color of the complexion, the cleanliness of the pores, its smoothness or not.
It is also an excellent remedy for purifying the upper airways, in case of cough, bronchitis, mucosal irritations.
Almond oil: the skin's ally
How to take sweet almond oil
The Indian culture provides for the administration of 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil a day, for the general well-being of our body.
Taking an oil in this way does not belong to our culture and is not easy to integrate. We can then use the oil in salads as a condiment of any kind, or dissolve a teaspoon in a cup of milk, in this way it will be more pleasant to integrate this remedy into our diet.
Warnings
It is important to always check that the sweet almond oil that we are going to buy has been designed for internal use, therefore pure and squeezed without the use of chemical additives.
