16. Flax Seed Oil: While an excellent source for omega 3 fatty acids, flax seeds are also a source of manganese, fiber, folate, copper, phosphorous, and vitamin B6. Flax seeds can be eaten whole, prepared in breads, or taken in capsule form and have been known to protect against heart disease, cancer, diabetes, aid in the control of high blood pressure, halt prostrate tumor growth and lower the risk of dry eye syndrome.
17. Gamma-tocopherol: Found in sesame seeds, sesame seed Oil, corn Oil, pecans, and walnuts, but not in most vitamin E supplements. It may help fight prostrate and lung cancer, as it was found in tests to fight cancer cells without damaging healthy cells.
18. Garlic Oil: Taken orally may reduce the risk of heart attack, and improve blood pressure levels. Garlic supplements should not be taken prior to surgery or dental procedures, as it has been known to cause bleeding.
19. Hydrogenated Oil: Sometimes called the “silent killer”, linked to coronary heart disease, diabetes type II, cancer and the autoimmune disease.
20. Jojoba Oil: Moisturize and hydrate the skin and scalp without creating a greasy feeling. Jojoba Oil dissolves sebum which clogs hair follicles causing hair loss. Use of jojoba Oil improves the condition and growth of hair.
21. Lavender Oil: Used in the treatment of dysmenorrheal, earaches, migraines, stress, acne, allergies, cuts, burns, colic, athlete foot, bruises, insect bites, flatulence, dermatitis, itching, labor pains, asthma, and also as an insect repellent.
22. Lemon Oil: Not just in your furniture polish - used to aid in concentration, digestion, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, and sore throats.
23. Lemongrass Oil: Used to treat acne, athletes foot, excessive perspiration, flatulence, muscle aches, Oil skin, scabies, and stress. Also used in mosquito repellents.
24. Mineral Oil: While being commonly used as an ingredient in baby Oil, mineral Oil is taken orally as a laxative
25. Olive Oil: Contains polyphenols which act as antioxidants. There are many grades of olive Oil. It is used in cooking, frying, skin care and hair care.
26. Palm Oil: Packed with nutrients, Tran's fat free, used for cooking and frying.
27. Peanut Oil: Containing no Tran's fats is excellent Oil for cooking and frying and used Oil can be recycled into bio-diesel fuel. Peanut Oil is also being considered as an adjutant for vaccines.
28. Peppermint Oil: Used to calm nausea, aid in indigestion, colds, headaches, muscle aches, nerve pains, and stomach aches.
29. Rice Bran Oil: Produced from the bran of the rice kernel. With its delicate nut like flavor it is an excellent choice in the use of stir fry cooking, complementing the flavors of meat, sea food and vegetables. It is also free of Tran's fats and resistant to smoking at high temperatures
30. Rose Oil: The fragrance provides stress relief. Rose Oil is used in the treatment of frigidity, eczema, mature skin, and menopause.
31. Safflower Oil: Very high in monounsaturated fats, very low in saturated and combined with enough essential polyunsaturated to provide the best cholesterol control. Its bland flavor makes it a good choice for frying, cooking or baking while it's long shelf life makes it a good buy.
32. Sunflower Oil: Functional uses are as a non dairy creamer, Oil spray for fruits and cereals, ingredient in salad Oils, and used to bake, cook, and fry with.
33. Soybean Oil: Made from the soybean, consisting of unsaturated fatty acids and no Tran's fats. Soybean Oil is also used as an insect repellent.
34. Sweet almond Oil: Used in the treatment of eczema, skin, and hair care.
35. Vegetable Oil: Used in cooking, frying, oleo, mayonnaise, food preparation. Also used in the making of adhesives, antiknock additives, disinfectants, inks, paints, plastics, resins, glycerols and fatty acids.
