HOW TO USE BLACK PALM KERNEL OIL

The wonders of black palm kernel oil cannot be overemphasized. From time immemorial, black palm kernel oil has been in existence without appreciating its benefits. Black palm kernel oil is common in West African countries especially Nigeria. It is mostly seen in the rural areas. It is very affordable, because people neglects it, without knowing that, it is one of best oil that has so many uses. The European merchants that trades with West African countries, hardly purchased black palm kernel oil because, they never knew the importance of it, instead, they occasionally purchased palm oil  for use in Europe. Black palm kernel oil is totally different from palm oil. Black palm kernel oil is more saturated than palm oil.
              Palm kernel is a nut from a palm tree which has an edible seed inside. It is the oil from the seed that is widely known as black palm kernel oil. In some part of West Africa, the seed can be eaten raw or with other staple food. Black pal kernel oil is a highly saturated vegetable fats than palm oil. It does not contain cholesterol which  might be harmful to health instead, it is rich in lauric acid which helps to raise blood cholesterol levels. It can be stored for a very long time without alterations. It has a nutty smell that reminds someone of the rural lifestyle.
   HOW TO EXTRACT THE OIL FROM THE SEED
1. Break the palm nuts, and remove the black seeds inside.
2. Soak the seeds in water for one hour.
3. Remove them from the water after one hour and put it in a pot.
4. Put it on a fire and make sure that there is no single water in the pot.
5. As you are cooking it dry, the oil will be coming out.
         SKIN BENEFITS OF BLACK PALM KERNEL OIL
1. It is used for the manufacture of soaps, washing powders, hair creams, personal care products etc.
2. It restores skin elasticity in order to prevent wrinkles.
3. It protects the skin from harsh weather conditions.
4. It is a good skin moisturizer.
 BENEFITS OF BLACK PALM KERNEL OIL ON HAIR
1. It is used to prevent hair loss or breakage.
2. Black palm kernel oil is used as a hot oil treatment on dry hair and scalp so as to soothe the scalp and moisturize the hair.
3. It strengthens weak hair and makes it shiny.
4. Black kernel oil can be used as a natural hair conditioner.
 HOW TO USE BLACK PALM KERNEL OIL ON CHILDREN
1. Epilepsy in children can be managed  by inserting a bit of black palm kernel oil in the child's eyes.
2. Some babies have a soft head at 0-12 months old or even more. Black palm kernel oil is used to strengthen those soft part.
3. In cases where a child is having difficulty to push out excreta, black palm kernel oil is used to soften the anus of a child in such a situation so as to ease the child problem.
4. Black palm kernel oil is used to treat children with high fever and convulsion.
5. It is used to treat abdominal pain in children as well as treat skin rashes in children.