Grapefruits are familiar as tasty citrus fruits but you may not realize that the seeds of this fruit offer benefits as well. According to Purdue University, grapefruit seed oil is dark and bitter when initially derived. However, once the oil is refined and bleached it becomes a pale-yellow color and is much more bland in flavor and similar to that of olive oil, as reported by Purdue University. Grapefruit seed oil offers many different benefits for people.
Unsaturated Fat
According to Purdue University, grapefruit seed oil is an unsaturated fat and is becoming increasingly popular to use because of its health benefits. Like olive oil, it is healthier than other vegetable oil, butter, or shortening. Iowa State University reports that unsaturated fats hold many benefits for the heart and help to lower harmful cholesterol. This can help to prevent diseases such as heart disease, colon cancer and even strokes, as reported by Iowa State University.
Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Fungal
Grapefruit seed oil is a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent. According to Chinese-Herbs.org, grapefruit seed oil is beneficial for treating cuts and scrapes and helping to prevent infections. Grapefruit seed oil can also help to treat rashes and even reduce itching caused by rashes. Chinese --Herbs.org reports that we can also use grapefruit seed oil on our skin to treat acne and warts. Chinese-Herbs.org also reports that grapefruit seed oil is excellent for treating fungal infections of the toenails and fingernails.
Baby Care
Sometimes babies suffer from a condition known as thrush, which is a type of yeast infection that affects that mouth and throat. Since grapefruit seed oil is an anti-microbial compound it can help to treat this condition, as reported by Baby Care Advice. To use this remedy you should wipe your baby's mouth with the oil after feeding and use the oil on your nipples to prevent the infection from spreading to your nipples if you are breast-feeding. In addition, you can use grapefruit seed oil on your baby's bottom to treat a yeast infection that might occur in the diaper area.
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