Pistachio oil is one of the relatively less known of the edible oils. It is used mainly for drizzling on salads and can also be used for skin care and conditioning of hair because of the nutrition it provides.
Everything about pistachio oil
Source
The pistachio tree is native to Central Asia. The tree has been renowned in history for its resistance to drought and salinity. It is now grown in Iran, California in the USA, and most of the countries bordering the Mediterranean ocean, like Italy, Spain, Tunisia etc.
Properties
- Nutrient–Our body can obtain many nutrients from the foods that are prepared using pistachio oil as one of the ingredients. So, it acts as a tonic.
- Anti-inflammatory– A study has found that pistachio oil may help in reducing inflammation in the body. It was found to be active in reducing inflammation brought on by food choices that aggravate inflammation. [1]
- Antioxidant– The presence of Vitamin E makes this oil relatively safe from rancidity in comparison to other edible oils that lack in the vitamin. This is because Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. The carotene compounds and chlorophyll add to the ant-oxidative power.
- Pain Relieving– It is good at reducing mild aches.
- Antiseptic– It prevents the formation of sepsis on wounds.
- Decongestant– This may be attributed to any of the aromatic compounds that make up its wonderful smell.
Application
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Food Industry
II. Cosmetic Industry
- Hair care products
- Antiaging products
- Moisturizing products
- Massage oil
source: oilhealthbenefits
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