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BROCCOLI SEED OIL (BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA) - BASE OILS

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BASE / GENERAL DATA

Information submited: August 2, 2014 Modified: April 3, 2018 By: OperaDreamhouse
The word Broccoli comes from the Italian plural of Broccolo, which means "The flowering crest of a cabbage", and is the diminutive form of Brocco, meaning "Small Nail" or "Sprout".

Broccoli has large flower heads, usually green in color, arranged in a tree-like structure on branches sprouting from a thick, edible stalk. The mass of flower heads is surrounded by leaves.

The rare and precious Broccoli Seed oil is extracted from the tiny seeds of Broccoli by cold pressing . Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous family and is native to southern Italy, where it was cultivated by the Romans as a crop from wild cabbage.

Broccoli Seed oil comes from the seeds of the Broccoli plant and is cold pressed. Broccoli Seed oil is cold pressed from the seeds of Brassica Oleracea Italica to yield an extra virgin, unrefined, pale green oil. Broccoli Seed oil has a pungent odor with a slightly yellow tint.

The fatty acid profile of this oil provides excellent oxidative stability and non-greasy moisturizing properties. The fatty acid composition of Broccoli Seed oil is unique and is composed of approximately 50%Erucic acid(22:1). The oil is light, non greasy, and it is easily absorbed. Contains Over 50% of unsaturated acids. Mainly composed of Erucic acid (omega-9), oleic acid (omega-9) and linoleic acid(omega-6).

Broccoli Seed oil has good oxidative stability. For best shelf life, store in dark, cool environment away from heat, light and odor. 
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SPIRITUAL PRACTISES DATA

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MEDICINE / HEALTH DATA

Information submited: August 18, 2014 Modified: April 3, 2018 By: OperaDreamhouse
Broccoli Seed oil contains Vitamin C. When it's not helping eliminate the free radicals that can contribute to cancer, the antioxidants in Broccoli Seed oil can help prevent hair loss. As a result, people who get enough Vitamin C usually have thicker, healthier hair.

Interestingly enough, recent studies have also suggested that Broccoli may help protect against skin cancer. Broccoli's anti-cancer compound. It is potentially cancer-fighting compounds, Broccoli is also rich in Vitamin K.

Broccoli sprouts aren't as high in nutrients as the florets, but they do have more potential cancer-fighting properties. The florets are full of vitamins and minerals and have shown in hundreds of studies to help reduce the risk of cancer by taming inflammation, protecting from oxidative damage, and helping the body flush out waste and toxins.

B Vitamins in Broccoli Seed oil can help It's also a part of a spectrum of vitamins that support physical and mental health. educe stress. It also contains a powerful substance that has to power to inhibit dihydrotestosterone, or DHT.

Broccoli Seed oil is very good for eczema, psoriasis, inflammatory skin condition.
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BEAUTY / COSMETICS DATA

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Suitable for dry, dull, oily, and mature skin types.

On the skin, these same fatty acids provide a greaseless hydration while forming a protective layer that traps in moisture and keeps skin hydrated all day long. The fatty acid content and structure of this oil makes it a very good oxidative stabiliser: it also has excellent moisturising properties and is non-greasy.

Full of Vitamin C and other nutrients, Broccoli Seed oil nourishes the skin and hair, leaving a radiant sheen that looks youthful and glowing. Recommended for younger and acne-prone skin types, this oil nourishes, balances, and provides skin with all the nutrients necessary for optimal functioning. In addition, it heals blemishes and reduces redness.

Broccoli Seed oil is high in erucic acid, an omega -  9 fatty acid that imparts a glow to skin and sheen and lustre to hair comparable to silicone. Broccoli Seed creates an amazing shine and gloss and is excellent to use as an emollient and moisturiser for dry, damaged and frizzy hair.

Broccoli oil is gaining recognition as a natural alternative to the silicon in shampoos, conditioners and styling products where high sheen and luster are desired. The excellent anti-oxidant profile makes it an easy substitute for the activity of silicones where the film forming activity results in a natural shine, and cuticle smoothing of the hair, while preventing oxidation. Light, non-greasy, and easily absorbed, it's actually similar in feel to the chemical silicones you'll find in other skin and hair-care products.

Brassica Oleraceae, is also an excellent choice for lip balms where it will offer natural shine and anti-oxidant protection.

It is very effective in blocking sunburns. Broccoli Seed oil also protects the skin from dangerous free radical damage. UV rays, environmental pollution.

Broccoli Seed oil helps counteract these aging factors. Essential fatty acids in the oil help hydrate skin, but they also deeply penetrate to provide lasting moisturization. It also gives shine and gloss to dull and lifeless skin.

An amazing benefit for those oily-skin types that predictably shy away from face oils.

It naturally helps reduce inflammation, easing redness and taming rashes and other inflammatory skin conditions. Broccoli is known for its nutritional value as a vegetable so it is not surprising that the oil will give nourishment to the skin and hair.
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FOOD / COOKING DATA

Information submited: August 18, 2014 Modified: April 3, 2018 By: OperaDreamhouse
Broccoli Seed oil possesses an herbaceous aroma. Although aroma is very subjective. The recommended usage rate is 1 - 40%, and the aroma can certainly be toned down when blended effectively within your overall formulation. The oil is light, non greasy, and it is easily absorbed.

Chemical structure:

Palmitic -  3,25%
Oleic acid - 13,5%
Linoleic acid - 11,4%
Linolenic acid (alpha) - 9%
Eicosenoic - 6%
Erucic acid - 49%.
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