Avocado oil it is often
mistaken for a vegetable oil
but it is actually a fruit
since it
has a stone - but none-the-
less it can yield a staggering
30% oil and in its crude form
is a great oil to use as carrier
oil when performing
aromatherapy massage.
As a member of the
Lauraceae family, the
avocado is the fruit of a tall
tropical and subtropical
evergreen tree. The fruit was
eaten by the Aztecs and
Spanish in the early sixteenth
century. It became popular in
the early twentieth century
when cultivation started in the
USA. It has the highest fat
content of any fruit, over
twenty percent of its weight.
It is very easy to digest
and is recommended for
helping stomach and intestinal
trouble and for stimulating
the liver. Avocados help to
reduce the proliferation of
bacteria in the intestines and
those which cause problems
in the bladder, such as
cystitis. The vitamin A and B
content are good for the
nervous system.
It is a rich heavy oil, that is
deeply penetrating and rich in
vitamins A and D, lecithin,
potassium as well as vitamin
E.
The crude Avocado oil is
green in color as it still
contains chlorophyll and is
classified as a mono-
unsaturated oil.
It is often used by
therapists for clients with dry
or mature skins, or people
suffering from eczema or
psoriasis, and is very useful
when treating sun or climate
damaged skin that is
dehydrated and
undernourished as it is said to
help with regenerating the
skin and softening the
tissue.
Latin Name: persea
americana
A cold pressed, high
quality base oil with a
delightful emerald hue. Its
slightly sludgy appearance
emphasises the fact that it
has been sieved rather than
being refined by heat
treatment. It is rich in
essential fatty acids and has
superb powers of skin. |
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