Coconut oil has a huge range of benefits. You can cook with it, eat it straight from the jar, and apply it topically. Here are 45 benefits of Coconut Oil.

1. Is an anti-inflammatory
2. Antimicrobial
3. Anti-fungal so helps fight fungus, viruses and bacteria such as nail fungus, warts, thrush and other Gynecological infections
   
4. Antiviral
5. Helps with digestion and absorption. The anti-bacterial properties help control, parasites, and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related problems such as irritable bowel syndrome.
6. Aids with nutrient absorption. Fat soluble vitamins require fat to be consumed in order for them to be absorbed. When cooking with coconut oil, you enhance the availability and ability of fat soluble vitamins.
7. Increase metabolism therefore aids in weight loss
8. Boost thyroid function so helps with thyroid disorder, and in turn weight loss
   
9. Helps control cravings so aid with balancing hormones and weight loss
10. Boost energy so aids with weight loss
11. Consuming coconut oil whilst breast feeding enriches milk supply
12. Anti-coagulation properties helps prevent atherosclerosis by preventing blood thickening
    
13. Helps reduce and prevent hypertension
14. Helps with brain function
15. Contains Inositol which helps reduce anxiety and panic attacks
16. Helps alleviate symptoms of Eczema when consumes and applied topically
17. Can prevent head lice if applied to hair
18. Reduces symptoms of menstrual cramps and pains
19. Reduces frequency and intensity of migraines
20. Helps reduce symptoms of indigestion and reflux
21. Reduces symptoms of Alzheimer’s
22. Helps kill H.pylori bacteria
23. Helps reduce symptoms of Asthma
24. Improves the ratio of HDL and LDL Cholesterol, by reducing inflammation in the body
25. Aids in reducing symptoms of Chronic Fatigue
26. Improves circulation
27. Reduces symptoms of depression
28. Helps reduce inflammation in Crohn’s Disease
29. Reduces symptoms of Athlete’s Foot
30. Reduces symptoms of Acne
31. Great as face and body moisturizer, reducing signs of aging and skin dehydration, as well as wrinkles
32. Helps prepare the skin for shaving if applied prior to shaving
33. A great substitute for deodorant or antiperspirant
34. Natural Hair conditioner. Apply for 5 minutes before washing out for sensual hair.
35. Apply prior to swimming in salt or chlorinated water to prevent damage to your hair
36. Great for anti-friz in your hair
37. Great as a natural mouth wash. You can ‘oil pool’ for 20 minutes a couple of times per week as a substitute for regular mouthwash, to kill of germs and bacteria and whiten teeth.
38. If you mix it with baking soda, it can be used as a natural toothpaste
39. Replaces lip balms
40. Sensual massage oil
41. Helps prevent cracking and lines if applied as nipple cream and over stretch marks
42. Natural sunscreen
43. Cures nappy rash
44. When applied over wounds, helps with healing of cuts and scrapes
45. Alleviates symptoms of bug bites