Sunflower oil, cold pressed

History of oil: Only in Russia was it possible to learn how to obtain golden and fragrant sunflower oil. In 1835, a certain Daniil Bokarev was the first to start selling such oil. In the article "On the cultivation of sunflower" by the landowner Terentyev, the following was printed about him: "Bokarev, a serf of Count Sheremetev, living in the vast settlement of Alekseyevka ... tried to crush the seeds in a manual oil churn and, to his joy, received excellent oil, the likes of which he had never seen and which was not available here."

According to updated data, the first experiment in obtaining oil was carried out by Bokarev in 1829. Several decades later, the first steam oil mill in Russia was built. The new oil was called "Russian oil" throughout the world. The widespread distribution of sunflower oil was facilitated by its recognition by the Russian Orthodox Church as a Lenten product. This is where the well-known name "Lenten oil" comes from, since this oil can be consumed throughout the year without interruption, unlike fats of animal origin, which include butter.

Medicinal properties:
• cardiovascular diseases (heart pain, atherosclerosis);
• diseases of the respiratory system (cough, bronchial spasms, bronchitis, pneumonia);
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (chronic constipation, intestinal peristalsis disorders, gastrointestinal colic, stomach pain, poor appetite);
• diseases of the liver and gallbladder (cholelithiasis, calculous cholecystitis, cholangitis, cholangiohepatitis); • laryngitis, pharyngitis; rheumatism, radiculitis, neuralgia, convulsions;
• female diseases;
• skin diseases, rashes, skin infections, hives, non-healing wounds, burns (not for fresh or severe burns!).

Cosmetic properties: In medical practice, sunflower oil is used as a base for ointments, plasters, and some medications. Sunflower oil is used to care for oily, sensitive, problematic, aging, dry, dehydrated skin. That is, it is beneficial for almost any skin type.

Application: In veterinary medicine, it is sometimes prescribed to domestic animals internally as a laxative. Traditional medicine uses sunflower oil to treat toothache, intestinal diseases, stomach diseases, thrombophlebitis, lung and liver diseases. Sunflower oil is great for treating hair at home

Widely used in the food industry and for cooking at home. Only premium sunflower oils are recommended for consumption.

Warnings: if heated strongly and for a long time, it loses its healing properties (but for dressings on burns, it is oil boiled in a water bath that is used). It is better not to subject our sunflower oil to heat treatment! This way you will preserve its maximum healing power and benefit for your body.

Shelf life: 12 months.