Shea Butter Oil
Details
In Africa, the butter is used for food and in body care products. Cleopatra is claimed to have used it. In Japan, it is used in place of butter. It also has a history as massage oil for sore muscles, burns, and bruises.
Additional Information
| Product No. | 06-she00-group |
|---|---|
| GCC | PC-GS Africa |
| Scientific Name | Butyrosperum parkii |
| Family Name | Sapotaceae Family |
| History | In Africa, the butter is used for food and in body care products. Cleopatra is claimed to have used it. In Japan, it is used in place of butter. It also has a history as massage oil for sore muscles, burns, and bruises. |
| Plant Description | Native to Africa growing to 70 feet producing white flowers that create brown fruit with a white kernel. |
| Chemical Constituents | Up to 12% unsaponifiable compounds, Vitamin A & E |
| Stability | Tends to be sticky; often used with cocoa butter; may add essential oils to it. |
| Processing Methods | Cold pressed from the roasted kernels, shea oil comes from the raw kernels |
| Medicinal Properties | eucalyptus, tea tree, myrtle, cajeput, niaouli, allspice, bay, clove, nutmeg |
| Massage Oil Application | Used to protect dry, cracked or aged skin; smoothes and replenishes, sunscreen |
| Skin Care Application | Oriental and African use it in sauces and frying |
| Food Uses | Mature skin and damaged skin bars add in the dry milling process or after soponification |
| Soap Making | None reported |
| Hair Care | Anti-inflammatory, decongestant, blocks UV rays, stimulates cell growth, relieves pain and stiffness in arthritis from swelling., increases capillary circulation which in turn increase tissue re-oxygenation and improves the elimination of metabolic waste |
| Side Effects | Damaged hair both in shampoo and conditioners |
| Warnings/Contraindications | None reported |
| Complimentary Oils | No |
| Spiritual Uses | Can indicate you are not nourishing yourself the way you should. Your may need to feed yourself on all levels: food, emotional support, positive self talk, and daily connection with spirit. |
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