Benefits of Groundnut Oil

Groundnut oil is called as peanut oil or arachis oil and is a type of vegetable oil commonly referred to as cooking oil derived from groundnuts. Sweet, and flavourful groundnut oil is organic edible oil obtained from pressing peanut kernels. Groundnut plant is a low growing, annual plant. Refined oils undergo various chemical and mechanical processes which destroys all the nutrients present in the groundnut oil completely before bottling. Real unrefined cold pressed groundnut/peanut oil is extracted at Puronic Foods using the traditional wooden mill (lakadi ghana) method where the oil is extracted without heating or any chemical processes.

Cold pressed oils extracted at Puronic Foods help to maintain balance of 3 dosha’s Vata, Pitta, Kapha according to Ayurveda. Groundnut oil that is extracted using traditional cold pressed methods is highly nutritious and healthy with all the health benefits intact. Groundnut oil may improve insulin sensitivity as it contains the fatty acids (like oleic acid, linoleic acid, stearic acid and palmitic acid) in their original form. Because of its high antioxidant content, reduced inflammation in those who regularly included it in their diet. It is also a good source of vitamin E, which helps in regulating metabolism and facilitating bone and tissue formation. Also it contains vitamin A and D.


Cooking with groundnut oil

Groundnut oil has a slightly nutty flavour and natural richness, adding depth to many cooked dishes making your dished more taster. It can be used in most dishes where the nutty taste is either hidden or welcomed — such as in spicy dishes or french fries and more. Groundnut oil is well-suited to high-heat cooking methods and is commonly used for stir-fries usually in Indian regions. Smoke point of groundnut oil is 160

Uses and Health Benefits


Groundnut Oil for joints massage

Groundnut oil may be used as massage oil for joints. It is not generally used as a massage oil, but in specific conditions it is highly preferred.
Groundnut oil massage is helpful for relieving arthritic pain in joints. It helps in arthritis because it is anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

Just take a small amount of peanut oil, warm it over heat and then apply gently all around the joint. Let the oil seep into the skin.


Groundnut oil is good for heart health

Cooking with groundnut oil and using it over salads can be a good way to boost heart health. It has fatty acids which improves the proportion of HDL cholesterol in total cholesterol. The lipid profile of the person improves over time. LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) reduces in proportion, which is considered healthy.
On the whole, including groundnut oil in diet can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.

Groundnut Oil For Weight Loss

Including groundnut oil in diet can boost a person’s chances of meeting weight loss goals as the person feels fuller and appetite is satisfied better.

Groundnut oil boosts blood circulation

Massage done with groundnut oil improves the level of prostaglandins in blood. These are actually hormone like secretions that act locally to reduce inflammation. Prostaglandins also promote dilation of blood vessels, thus allowing blood to flow freely in the region of massage.

Groundnut Oil for Constipation

Groundnut oil acts as a mild laxative. A massage to the lower abdomen, lower back and the posterior opening of the alimentary canal relieves constipation quickly.

Scrub out Blackheads

Groundnut oil massage on the face helps to scrub out nasty blackheads. Take a small amount of Groundnut oil on your palm. Apply it on the nose and blackhead covered skin. Perform a gentle massage. Now, scrub the face gently with fingernails. Presence of Groundnut oil lowers friction and prevents redness or inflammation. One can manually squeeze out the blackheads then.

Groundnut Oil for Hair

Groundnut oil has traditionally been used to treat scaling of the scalp. It controls scalp psoriasis and eliminates extreme flakiness of the scalp. This is very helpful in curbing excess dandruff and skin conditions like psoriasis which cause severe scaling. Apply groundnut oil undiluted directly to the scalp and perform a gentle massage. Rinse the oil with water and do not scrub the skin further. Groundnut oil is also applicable for general hair care. One can use it to remove split ends, make hair softer and glossy