Pecan Oil
Details
Pecan is a native to North America and belongs to the walnut family. Pecan is the official tree of Texas. The nuts are a staple of Americna Indians. Pecans yield high oil content of around 70%
Additional Information
| Product No. | 06-pec00-group |
|---|---|
| GCC | PC-GP |
| Scientific Name | Carya illinoinensis |
| Family Name | Juglandaceae |
| History | Pecan is a native to North America and belongs to the walnut family. Pecan is the official tree of Texas. The nuts are a staple of Americna Indians. Pecans yield high oil content of around 70% |
| Plant Description | Deciiduous tree growing to 70 feet producing nuts. |
| Chemical Constituents | up to 73% monounsaturated or oleic fatty acids and up to 17% polyunsaturated or linoleic fatty acids. Similar to olive oil. |
| Stability | 20% of a massage blend |
| Processing Methods | Pressed from the nut. |
| Medicinal Properties | Jasmine, Lilac, Star Anise, Spikenard, and Valerian Root |
| Massage Oil Application | Used in skin creams and lotions |
| Skin Care Application | Use in recipes to replace olive oil |
| Food Uses | N/A |
| Soap Making | N/A |
| Hair Care | Since pecan oil is similar to olive oil one can infer that it will have similar health properties notably reducing the risk of coronary heart disease/ |
| Side Effects | N/A |
| Warnings/Contraindications | N/A |
| Complimentary Oils | No |
| Spiritual Uses | Can indicate that there is a need for grace in life. Perhaps you need to remember that it is not about deserving, but abouit what you want. You live in a wordl that wants to give to you and understands that you often fall short of your mark and forgives y |

