| roduct No. | 06-coc01-group |
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| GCC | FR-GP |
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| Scientific Name | Cocos mucifera |
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| Family Name | Palmae Family |
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| History | The coconut tree is indispensable to the survival of millions of people who rely on it as primary source of food, drink, clothing, and shelter. In Latin America, nursing mothers rub coconut milk on their breasts to reduce inflammation. |
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| Plant Description | Native to the South Pacific or Indian Ocean growing to 100 feet with small sweet-scented flowers producing coconuts. |
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| Chemical Constituents | Triglycerides of the short and medium chain length fatty acids, up to 60% lauric acid |
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| Stability | Will not stain sheets or fabric, but some like to add other fixed oils to create more slip as this oil is very light and absorbs immediately so there is no greasy feeling after. |
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| Processing Methods | Vacuum Distilled Coconut Oil |
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| Medicinal Properties | Camphor, the balsams, mimosa, laurel leaf, cassia, rosewood, cinnamon, ravensara, anise raven, bay, litsea cubeba, sassafras |
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| Massage Oil Application | Soothes, helps with stretch marks |
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| Skin Care Application | Popcorn, good for sautes and frying |
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| Food Uses | Can be used with most formulas |
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| Soap Making | None reported |
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| Hair Care | Considered sterile because it is distilled making it safer to use on lesions, sores, open cuts, acne, and eczema. |
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| Side Effects | Use for oily hair |
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| Warnings/Contraindications | None reported |
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| Complimentary Oils | No |
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| Spiritual Uses | Can indicate that it is time to take things less seriously. Lighten up! Time to find fun in your life and laugh at yourself and your circumstances. It isn't as hard as you think it is. |
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