FACTS ON PALM KERNEL OILFor years, so many people have always given credit to the use of Palm kernel oil because of it's healing properties.
The Igbos refer to it as 'ude-aki, 'mmanu-aki', Yorubas call it 'Adin-dudu', 'Adin-Ekuro', while the Hausas call it 'Main-Alaidi'. Even though 'modernized' skin care products have flooded the market, no one can disregard the amazing healing abilities of this oil to the skin.Many parents, especially mothers always applied it on their kids for fever, convulsions or any skin irritations. It was a go-to-cure-all product, and truth be told, it always worked. Used by both young and old, this oil still remains a staple product in so many homes.°°The amazing benefits of palm kernel oil include;•1. Convulsion: The palm kernel oil applied on the face and head of a convulsing child and also a spoonful to drink also helps to calm down the child while bringing down the temperature of a feverish child.°2. Constipation: When a child is constipated, this wonder oil is applied to the anal region. It relaxes the muscles and results in easy bowel movement.•3. Cold, Skin irritation, Wounds and Bruises: The healing and warm effect of this oil has been used overtime for instant warmth during cold season. It also has the reputation for speeding up the healing process of wounds and bruises.•4. Stretch marks: Most pregnant women have attested to the effectiveness of this oil when applied to the stomach to prevent the crack that usually leads to stretch marks.•5. It also cures dry and itchy skin while making the skin soft, smooth and supple.°6. Hair: This oil soothes the hair and scalp, thickens the hair and increases the softness and Sheen of hair.°What is Palm Kernel Oil called in your local dialect? Do you have any nostalgic memories with this oil?