Coconut oil can help reduce the severity of food poisoning symptoms when ingesting and kills the bacteria that causes symptoms (Hybrid Rasta Mama).

Coconut oil creates a soothing layer over one’s sore or scratchy throat. You can either eat a spoonful of coconut oil or take a spoonful and mix it into hot tea to drink (Sun Warrior).

Massage a spoonful of coconut oil on the cracks of your heels and then put on a pair of socks before bedtime. When you wake in the morning, your heels should be much softer and smoother. (Don’t Mess With Mama).

 #33 | Helps Cracked Heels

Varicose veins, aka spider veins, are something most people want to get rid of if possible. Massage warm coconut oil on the area where you have varicose veins for five to fifteen minutes twice a day (Bustle).

 #32 | Reduces Appearance of Varicose Veins

People once thought coconut oil actually caused constipation, but it’s quite the opposite. Eating coconut oil is considered the best natural laxative that helps relieve difficult and infrequent bowel movements (Fussy Body).

#31 | Acts As Constipation Relief

Coconut oil is a wonderful go-to for people who want to relieves their dry nostrils with something natural. It’s effective, simple and smells nice. Simply take some coconut oil on cotton swabs and apply it to the inside of your nose (Everyday Roots).

#30 | Relieves Dry Nostrils

For those looking to ease the discomfort of a diaper rash with something natural, coconut oil is highly recommended. It creates a soothing barrier and even prevents diaper rash by keeping your baby’s skin smooth. It contains antimicrobial, anti-viral, ant-bacterial and anti-fungal properties promoting your baby’s healthy skin (Home Remedies for Life).

#29 | Can Be Used As Diaper Cream

#28 | Soothes Insect Bites

If you’re bit by those terrible summer black flies don’t worry. Pick up some coconut oil and get to applying! The anti-microbial actions kills harmful microbes in the infected area and helps it heal faster without infection (Coconut and Health).

#27 | Helps Prevent Stretch Marks

Coconut oil is famous for being moisturizing and nourishing for skin. Simply apply coconut oil to one’s skin right after you shower. Don’t rub it in all the way – allow it to be absorbed into your skin for optimal results (The Healthy Homes).

 #26 |Counters Body Oder

What can’t coconut oil do, right? Coconut oil works as an excellent deodorant. Not only will it moisturize your armpits, but your armpit absorbes the coconut oil and acts as a good-smelling agent for longer than your store-bought deodorant (Xovain).

#25 | Can Treat Ear Infections

If you simmer some coconut oil with a garlic clove it acts as an antibacterial oil in the ear and helps heal the infection. (Green Med Info)

#24 | Increases Energy & Helps Burn More Fat

A study reported by Authority Nutrition proved that 15-30 grams of coconut oil’s MCT’s (medium-chain triglycerides) per day increased 24 hour energy expenditure by 5%. Meaning, the study subject burns an extra 120 calories per day.

#23 | It Can Kill Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses & Help Prevent Infections

Coconut oil is filled with fatty acids, 50% of which are Lauric Acid. When it’s digested, it forms monoglyceride known as monolaurin. Both of these kill harmful pathogens including bacteria, fungi and viruses. (Authority Nutrition)

#22 | It Reduces Hunger

We mentioned earlier how coconut oil can help burn fat, but it can also prevent you from packing it on in the first place.  According to a study cited by Authority Nutrition, the more coconut oil ingested by people, the fewer calories the ate per day. The study showed a dramatic 256 fewer calories per day were consumed. This method leads to long-term dramatic weight loss. (Authority Nutrition)

#21 | It Can Dramatically Reduce Seizures

This is how it works. The fatty acids in coconut oil are turned into ketones, which are being applied to epilepsy treatments. Many epileptic patients are put on a special diet on which they consume very little carbs and a lot of fat because this creates increased amounts of ketone bodies in blood. According to Authority Nutrition, “Because the MCTs in coconut oil get shipped to the liver and turned into ketone bodies, they are often used in epileptic patients to induce ketosis while allowing for a bit more carbs in the diet.”

#20 | Improves Blood Cholesterol Levels & Can Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease

Coconut oil contains Lauric Acid (a kind of MCT) that increases good HDL cholesterol in blood, which improves cholesterol levels. It lowers cholesterols by converting to pregnenolone (Dr. OZ). The overall improvement in cardiovascular health can reduce the risks that lead to heart disease.

#19 | Prevent Hair Damage

According to Authority Nutrition, studies has proven that coconut oil is great for preventing hair damage because of its moisturizing properties.

#18 | Moisturize Skin

Much like how it prevents hair damage, coconut oil has great moisturizing properties that are applied to skin regimens. Authority Nutrition reports that coconut oil improves the moisture and lipid content of the skin.

#17 | Act As Sunscreen

If you’re interested in natural remedies then you’ll be interested in knowing coconut oil can act as a substitute for sunscreen. A study cited by Authority Nutrition found that coconut oil blocks about 20% or UV rays.

#16 | Improve Brain Function in Alzheimer’s Patients

Coconut oil has been proven to improve memory function. Alzheimer’s patients have a reduced ability to convert glucose into energy in parts of the brain. Coconut oil possesses ketone bodies that can supply an alternative energy source and help reduce the Alzheimer’s symptoms. (Authority Nutrition).

#15 | Help Lose Harmful Fat

As we discussed earlier, coconut oil can promote weight loss. Something special about it though is that it can help you lose harmful fats, specifically in the abdominal cavity. “Coconut oil appears to be especially effective in reducing abdominal fat, which lodges in the abdominal cavity and around organs,” from Authority Nutrition.

#14 | Boost Immune System

According to Organic Facts, coconut oil strengthens the immune system because it contains microbial lipids, capric acid and caprylic acid; all which have antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties. “Coconut oil helps in fighting harmful bacteria like listeria monocytogenes and helicobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as giardia lambli,.” said Organic Facts.

#13 | Improves Digestion

Coconut oils improves your digestive system and helps prevent problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Like how coconut oil can boost your immune system, those same antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties can helps fight things that cause indigestion. (Organic Facts)

#12 | Improves Dental Quality and Bone Strength

When it comes to dental and bone health, the major player is calcium.  And ta-da! Coconut oil facilitates our bodies ability to absorb vitamins and minerals, including calcium and improve quality of teeth, as well as prevent tooth decay. This same notion applies to bone health. (Organic Facts)

#11 | Helps With Diabetes

Coconut oil assists in controlling blood sugar levels and secretion of insulin as well as helps utilize blood glucose effectively. (Organic Facts)

#10 | Balances Hormones for Thyroid & Blood-Sugar Control

Coconut oil is great for helping balance hormones because it assists in weight loss, reducing inflammation, and has its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Because of this, “it’s considered to have to necessary building blocks for hormone production,” (Wellness Mama)

#9 | It is an Anti-Aging Regimen

It is coconut oil’s antioxidants that make it great for anti-aging. It helps the body prevent damage to healthy fats and tissue. According to Dr. Oz, oxidation is a major contributor to aging and coconut oil can help the body reduce the need for antioxidant intake.

#8 | Can Cure Yeast Infections

According to Organic Facts, coconut oil can prevent and cure candida. “It cam provide relief from inflammation caused by candid, both externally and internally,” said OF. This is a gradual process and doesn’t happen immediately.

#7 | Protects the Liver

As reported by Coconutoil.com, a study found that coconut oil protects the liver from toxic antibiotics. The coconut oil’s MCFAs, aka medium chained fatty acids, can have a lot of ant-oxidant properties that keep the liver healthy.

#6 | Reduce Inflammation and Arthritis

Coconut oil relieves inflammation and pain for people suffering from Arthritis. Its MCFAs ease and loosen up stiff muscles and joints. It acts as a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory and muscle/joint lubricant. (Be Healthy with Coconuts)

#5 | Helps Prevent Cancer

People who were given coconut oil were less likely to develop tumors and more likely to fight off cancer cells.

#4 | Improves Skin Issues like Burns, Eczema, Dandruff, Dermatitis and Psoriasis

The secret to coconut oil’s ability to help with all of this is its incredible moisturizing properties. The fatty acids in the oil make it great for cleansing, moisturizing and sun protectant. It also has anti-oxidants that help heal the skin. (Dr. Axe)

#3 | Helps Build Muscle

Just as MCFAs are great for burning fat, they’re equally as good at building muscle. You can find coconut milk in Muscle Milk because of its MCFAs benefits. (Dr. Axe)

#2 | Can Treat Cold Sores

Coconut oil’s antiviral properties make it a great way to heal cold sores quickly. It also acts as a pain reliever. (Green Med Info)

#1 | Can Treat Lice With Anise Seed Extract

According to Green Med Info, coconut oil mixed with Anise Seed is a simple lice treatment.