Pistachio oil: useful properties, uses and contraindications

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

If you see pistachio oil in the store, be sure to buy a bottle. It is a valuable natural product with a unique composition, known and revered in folk medicine since the time of Avicenna.

We will talk about the calorie content of pistachio oil, useful properties and contraindications, as well as its use for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.

Product production

The heat-loving pistachio grows in Asia and Central America. The plant is a shrub or small tree that blooms in April and produces tasty, nutritious nuts in the fall. In Iran, pistachio fruits are called "smiling nuts" because of the slightly cracked shell, which really resembles a smile.

It is interesting that the harvest is harvested at night. Pistachio leaves, heated by the sun, release essential oils that make your head spin. Beloved by many, nut kernels are 65% he althy, cold-pressed fatty oil.

It turns outdark green thick liquid. It is refined, that is, cleaned of impurities, and light yellow pistachio oil is obtained. Useful properties of the product after such processing are fully preserved.

Let's find out what's so special about the famous pistachio oil.

Unique composition

The finished product belongs to the category of high quality fatty oils. It contains a unique complex of amino acids that are extremely important for the human body. Some components of pistachio oil are worth considering in more detail:

• threonine - an essential amino acid necessary for maintaining immunity, collagen and elastin synthesis, improving liver function;
• isoleucine is an important component involved in energy metabolism (the breakdown of complex substances);
• lysine - the lack of this substance provokes the development of immunodeficiency conditions, fatigue, weakness, nervousness, anemia, pathologies of the reproductive system;
• tyrosine - an amino acid that improves the functioning of the endocrine system, reduces appetite, prevents the deposition of fat;
• glycine - regulates metabolism, is a natural antidepressant, improves mental performance.

And this is just the beginning of the list of amino acids in pistachio oil, most of which are indispensable, that is, not synthesized by the human body.

Also, vitamins A, E, group B and various minerals (phosphorus, potassium, calcium,iron, zinc, etc.).

Now it doesn't hurt to know the benefits of regular but moderate consumption of pistachio oil.

Useful properties

No wonder the pistachio was very respected by the ancient Persians. Its healing properties were not yet known, but this nut was considered a symbol of we alth.

Pistachio oil was already obtained during the time of the healer Avicenna, at the turn of the 1st-2nd centuries AD. e. The famous Ibn Sina prescribed to use the product for the treatment of heart, liver and indigestion.

Based on the analysis of the composition of pistachio oil, the beneficial properties of the product have been scientifically proven. Therefore, it can be used to achieve a good therapeutic effect in the following conditions:

• recovery after severe illnesses;
• normalization of blood pressure and heart function;
• reducing the risk of blood clots;
• strengthening immunity;
• improve liver function;
• increased mental alertness;
• stimulation of the digestive tract;
• eliminate bleeding gums;
• increased sperm production.

Agree, the list is impressive. Experts advise taking pistachio oil 1-2 tsp. per day. Can be done in the morning, before breakfast, or in the afternoon, along with a salad.

However, it should be borne in mind that this product, despite the mass of healing properties, can harm the body.

Contraindications

Pregnant women are advised to delay their use of pistachio oilprecisely because of its rich amino acid composition.

It is also worth considering that the product contains the amino acid tryptophan in a small concentration. An excess of this substance causes a critical drop in blood pressure for the body, drowsiness and indigestion.

People with a hereditary disease of phenylketonuria, the use of pistachio oil is strictly contraindicated. The product contains the amino acid phenylalanine, which, accumulating in the patient's body, causes disturbances in the activity of the nervous system.

But he althy people do not need to abuse he althy oil. Still, it is quite high in calories (885 kcal / 100 g), and if you overdo it, extra pounds will not take long.

But for external use, pistachio oil is ideal, and it can be used in unlimited quantities. How much is not a pity.

Facial

This valuable product has been successfully used in home cosmetology for a long time. Time-tested and proven in practice, the amazing properties of pistachio oil, such as moisturizing, nourishing and regenerating skin cells. Also worth mentioning are the anti-inflammatory and photoprotective effects of this unique product.

Let's look at the most popular recipes for using pistachio oil:

1. A few drops added to the anti-aging cream stimulate blood circulation in the deep layers of the skin, helping to smooth and improve elasticity.
2. With aging skin, they help wellapplications of pistachio oil with the addition of 1-2 drops of rose or orange oil. The impregnated napkin is kept on the face for 15-20 minutes.
3. Rubbing the skin with pistachio oil removes flaking and signs of fatigue, evens out its surface, improves complexion, protects against UV radiation.

The product can also be used in nourishing masks, scrubs and facial cleansers. In reviews of pistachio oil, it is noted that it helps to get rid of age spots.

For body

Soothing and regenerating properties of pistachio oil are actively used for massage. It is convenient for the master to knead and rub the patient's body due to the excellent sliding qualities of the product. At the same time, intense nutrition and softening of the skin occurs, which is especially noticeable in problem areas, in areas of the body prone to cellulite.

A few more drops of pistachio oil can be used while taking a bath. And of course, add it to body scrubs and balms.

Hair

Excessively dry, brittle, split ends respond well to this valuable product. In 100 ml of shampoo or conditioner add 7-10 drops of oil. After washing, the hair becomes softer and more manageable, easier to comb, less fall out.

You can also mix pistachio oil and jojoba oil in a 1:1 ratio and use the composition when massaging the scalp.

For nails

Maintain the beauty of nails toopistachio oil will help. It can be used on its own by rubbing into the nail plate, cuticles and skin around the fingers for 10 minutes 2 times a week.

You can also prepare a nutritious aroma composition. To do this, take 1 tbsp. l. product and add 3 drops of lemon, eucalyptus and lavender oil. You will notice the effect after just a few treatments. Nails will become strong and shiny, less brittle and more resistant to splitting.

Cooking

Due to its nutritional value, undeniable he alth benefits and pleasant nutty taste, pistachio oil is extremely popular in cooking.

In its pure form, they fill salads, as well as prepare savory sauces, in particular pesto, mousses and mayonnaises. Like most natural products, after heat treatment, pistachio oil loses its beneficial properties. But given the price of this oil, it is unlikely that anyone would think of frying cutlets in it.

Calling pistachio oil a budget language does not turn. For example, a French-made La Tourangelle product with a volume of 250 ml costs about a thousand rubles.

German pistachio oil LAMOTTE in a bottle of 50 ml will cost 124 rubles.

Despite the rather high price, it makes sense to purchase a bottle and experience the valuable qualities of the product for yourself.

And finally, I would like to note: stocking up on pistachio oil is not worth it. It is stored for no more than a year and becomes rancid faster than other oils.