- Product code: WILDWO/A003
- Size: 250ml
- Price: £24.00
Product Description:
Wild Wood Groves Argan oil is produced only from the finest Argan seeds, Wild Wood Groves Argan Oil is extra-virgin and cold-pressed. The seeds are lightly toasted which gives the oil its characteristic nutty flavour. In all two days work are needed to produce a single litre. Delicious sprinkled on salads, roasted vegetables, grilled goats cheese or in soups. Try it simply stirred into pasta or couscous. Use sparingly and add after cooking to preserve its health benefits.
The health giving properties of Argan Oil were first documented in writings by the renowned Egyptian physician, Ibn Al Baytar in 1219.
Traditionally prescribed as a choleteric, hepatoprotective agent, and in the case of hypercholesterolaemia and atherosclerosis. Ref.Journal of Ethnopharmacology 67 (1999) Prof. Z. Charrouf, D.Guillaume. Also believed to have tonic and aphrodisiac properties.
Argan oil contains twice as much vitamin E as olive oil and is rich in anti-oxidants. It is 80% unsaturated, containing eight essential fatty acids including 34-36% linoleic acid (omega 6), which cannot be made in the body and must therefore be obtained from the diet. Argan oil also contains rare plant sterols not found in other oils, which have anti-inflammatory properties, beneficial for arthritic or rheumatic conditions.
Essential Fatty Acids affect cell fluidity, helping to prevent loss of moisture from the skin, and linings of the nose, lungs, digestive system, and brain. They also play a part in the formation of prostaglandins, of which some reduce pain and swelling, while others reduce blood viscosity, improving circulation, lowering cholesterol levels, blood pressure and decreasing the risk of heart attacks.
Argan Oil is store in frosted bottles to preserve its health giving properties, and protect it from light. In order to best maintain these properties, it is best to add Argan oil to dishes after cooking, as a delicious finishing touch, and to store it away from direct sunlight.
Note: If you have a nut allergy check with your doctor before use.
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