Coconut Oil Benefits, Side Effects and Reviews

Hair

Posted by Cynthia (Los Angeles, CA) on 02/01/2006
★★★★★

I bought coconut oil originally for my hair, which makes the hair very shiny and silky. I used the end of a paint brush to apply it, worked it through, and left it on overnight with a wrap over it. Wash thoroughly the next morning, but do not use conditioner or any other additive, you won't need to for a few days, hair looks and feels great. I couldn't figure out how to "eat" it, which didn't seem desirable, but I added it to tea (black currant) and it was quite good, not very greasy, goes down very nicely!

Hemmorhoids

Posted by Terri (Carlisle, PA)
★★★★★

I am a nurse's aide and I have used coconut oil on some of my patients hemorrhoids, some so large the patient could not sit down without pain. After using for about 6 months the hemorrhoids have completely gone. Applied externally 2x's a day or after each bowel movement and bath. For sanitary reasons, each person had their own separate bottle for their rectum area only. (no double dipping!!)

Psoriasis

Posted by Christine (VERNON B C, CANADA)
★★★★★

I take extra virgin coconut oil every day, internally and topically, I swear by it, My psoriasis has all but cleared up, and my skin has improved, I just feel better when I take it.

Psoriasis

Posted by Bee (New York, US) on 11/09/2014

It always amazes me when you speak to people about the natural things you are taking and they think you are nuts and that you have no idea how you are harming your health.. they say stay on the meds and listen to what the doctors says..

Then I say if pharma drugs worked no one would be sick and these drugs only mask the symptoms....and no one gets to the root of the disease.... so why do people believe so highly in drugs when at least we can try hundreds of remedies first.

How to Take Internally

Posted by Johnny (Manila, Philippines)
★★★★★

i often had a hard time before with my bowel movement. i rarely went to the CR to poop, 4x a week was the most, which i found abnormal. i read an article about virgin coco oil and its effects on health. i learned that it does not have any side effect so i went to a nearby drugstore to get one. The effect was faster than i though it would be. i took a spoonful before going to bed and presto! after breakfast the following day i felt relief because the stomach that was once hard to please voluntarily surrendered itself to nature's calling. i recommend VCO for better health and longer life. see for yourself.

Coconut Oil Tips

Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 05/24/2020 533 posts

BE AWARE!! If it's a warm day, be extra careful when you open a full jar of coconut oil. I just sloshed a quite large amount all over the rug. ROFL!

Coronavirus Prevention

Posted by Keoni (Gainesboro, TN) on 03/21/2020
★★★★★

In light of the Coronavirus situation and coconut oil's anti-viral capabilities, I figure it can't hurt. I take it orally and use it topically during regular flu season. I also take turmeric orally for the same anti-viral use. Zinc at first indication of any flu symptoms (ie sensitive uvula, or warm eyes...) or upon exposure to others indicating they are symptomatic seems to stop sickness before it takes hold.

Coronavirus Prevention

Posted by Rosie (Texas ) on 04/02/2020
★★★★★

How much do you take a day?

Broad Benefits

Posted by B (Brooklyn, Ny) on 05/15/2017

How do you use coconut oil for your sinuses?

Broad Benefits

Posted by Lisa (Colquitt, Ga) on 10/27/2017

How do you use coconut oil for sinuses? I have had sinus issues my whole life! Hope to hear back from you.

Sinus Infection

Posted by Theresa (Ireland) on 02/22/2015

I'm am writing to let you know I am using coconut oil for the last week, external use on my chest area and face and it has worked wonders on my sinus and chest infections. I suffer a lot with chest infections and I have noticed this is getting rid of the infection from chest and head area. I just started to use it for skin condition and noticed it was getting rid of infection. So now I am going to start taking it internally to reap the benefits.

Where to Buy: NH

Posted by Donna (New Hampshire, US) on 12/02/2014

I would like to know where to purchase pure coconut oil, other than Middle Earth, where a small 4 oz. bottle is like $7.00. I live in New Hampshire, any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Donna

Where to Buy: NH

Posted by Liz (Boston, Ma) on 12/02/2014

Donna, you can get it at Trader Joe's. A very good sized jar goes for around $6.00.

Where to Buy: NH

Posted by Molly (Orlando, FL) on 12/17/2014

Costco

Where to Buy: NH

Posted by Connie (Chattanooga, Tn) on 10/17/2015

Walmart carries a "Carrington Farms" brand that is 100% organic, extra virgin, pure, unrefined, cold pressed coconut oil. 12 oz is between $6-$7. I bought two, one for me, and one for my bichon frise dog. It does a great job killing and preventing fleas on my dog and also quickly cleared up any skin problems that were there from his scratching. In doing this, I stumbled upon another great use for it: it works like Angel Eyes on white dogs and is a whole lot cheaper. Don't get it too close to their eyes, yet it will still clear up all the dark area under the eyes. He likes to lick it off his hair, but it doesn't hurt him to ingest that little amount. But what I applied to the skin is still there. I'm not sure if applying it to his skin or the amount he licks off his hair is what worked the miracle like Angel Eyes....maybe both. But fleas are gone and he sleeps peacefully at night instead of scratching. Note: The LouAnne brand or whatever it's called is not the same ingredients and did not work on my dog. The Carrington Farms shows on the bottom of the container it has "lauric acid" 6.02g in it and some of the others do not have that.

Where to Buy: Nigeria

Posted by Vivienne (Lagos, Nigeria) on 11/04/2014

Where can I get Organic Coconut Oil?

Where to Buy: Nigeria

Posted by Ray Oduntan Kwadje (Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria) on 11/14/2017

I know where you can get organic coconut oil at shop 4, Nigeria French Language Village.Badagry.

General Feedback

Posted by Madhubala (London, UK) on 09/16/2014

I am interested in virgin coconet oil. How can I use it?

EC: https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/coconut_oil.html

Coconut Oil and Healthy Fats

Posted by Rebel (Somewhere Usa) on 06/23/2014

Hello to all. I really want EC, Bill, Ted, Dave, Mama to Many and anyone else, I might have left out to take a look at these websites. Please give your opinions about some of the content, in particular about the Truth about Fats / There are No Healthy Oils, Coconut oil, and Olive oil. Also about The Dangers of Maca, Coffee, Green Tea and Chocolate. I would like to add these websites here that have some great information on them. Some of it is already here on EC, But some of them have extra stuff that is not here and as you can see also some have some different opinions on some of the natural remedies and their cause and effects on us.

See I believe we are all different and respond to natural treatments and diet differently than others, where as medical doctors say we are all the same.

Here is the website with the most info. Which by the way has info including Bill Murno's website and all kinds of good stuff. Can be found here:

http://educate-yourself.org

Second up is about dangers of Maca, Coffee, Green Tea and Chocolate. Can be found here:

http://www.relfe.com/wp/

So third is the Truth about Fats / There are No Healthy Oils. Can be found here:

http://vega-licious.com/?s=healthy+oils

I am in no way trying to conflict what we have learned here on EC about coconut oils, olive oils ect.... Just saying, lets investigate all avenues . The more we read, study, investigate and try different techniques the more we will know and understand.

Coconut Oil and Healthy Fats

Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 06/25/2014

Mama to Many: very well put!!

Broad Benefits

Posted by Pbird (Western Wa) on 03/29/2015

The Trader Joe product is fine.

You can make little bullets of the oil, get them cold enough to hold shape and then insert quickly.

Coconut Oil Recipes

Posted by Linda (St Amans De Pellagal, France, France) on 01/28/2014

Just wanted to add my two pennorth. I love coconut oil and would use it in cooking much more if my husband didn't claim it didn't taste right. However, I tried it in shortcrust pastry - I usually use half butter and half lard, and I replaced the lard - and did a blind tasting with him, and he liked the coconut oil better. It makes a lovely short pastry. Next time I'll try only coconut oil.

Broad Benefits

Posted by Prioris (Fl, Usa) on 01/24/2014

Maybe the coconut oil dried out the skin. During the winter it gets more dry so skin is more vulnerable to drying out hence itching. So it may be a seasonal thing. As far as back problem, is this a back problem related to the spine or just the skin and are you over 50.

Maybe your other sister may have developed an allergy to VCO.

If for some reason you still can't get around VCO then you may try experimenting with a combination of MCT oil, lauric acid and caprylic acid supplements and see how you react.

Coconut Oil and the Liver

Posted by Dee (Australia) on 12/04/2013

Hi I have started taking virgin coconut oil 3 teaspoon a day for the last 2 weeks. Feeling more energetic and no more brain fog. But I had ultrasound few months ago for stomach pain I was having and it shows some fat in my liver. I don't take alcohol. So my question is coconut oil is not going to make liver even worse ???? Since it's all fat. Am so concerned about my liver.. But can't deny the benefit coconut oil has been giving me. Please help. Waiting to hear from your experience and thoughts.

Coconut Oil and the Liver

Posted by Timh (Ky, Usa) on 12/05/2013 2042 posts

Dee: A good broadspectrim multivitamin/mineral will further help w/ metabolism, as well as detoxification. Make sure to also get plenty of Omega 3 Fatty Acids like Fish & Flax Oil. 1000mg L-Methionine w/ 1000mcg B-12 plus extra Niacin (Inositol Hexaniacinate is good flush free form, take as directed). If you don't see any positive results in about 1 month, a Gallbladder Cleanse will be necessary.

Coconut Oil and the Liver

Posted by Mike 62 (Denver, Colorado) on 12/05/2013

Dee: Google natural news treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease naturally.

How to Take Internally

Posted by Sandra (San Antonio, Tx) on 09/08/2013

I would like to benefit from Apple Cider Vinegar and Virgin Coconut Oil. How would I include them in a daily regime?

Coconut Oil Ointment

Posted by Georgina (Tolmie, Victoria, Australia) on 05/05/2013

Has anyone ever made an ointment using Coconut Oil? If so, was it easily absorbed by the skin? I have been making ointments with Virgin Olive Oil however it really leaves a greasy trail on the skin.