Ancient fats and oils for modern medicine(五）
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Update time : 2025-05-12 16:34:27
Health benefits of the digestive system
1. Promote digestion and absorption: Camellia oil has good lubricity and low irritation. It can lubricate the intestines, promote intestinal peristalsis, and help digestion and absorption of food. In traditional medicine, camellia oil is used to treat digestive system diseases such as constipation. Modern research shows that the unsaturated fatty acids in camellia oil can regulate the balance of intestinal flora, promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, and inhibit the reproduction of harmful bacteria, thereby improving the intestinal microecological environment and enhancing the digestion and absorption function of the intestine. In addition, camellia oil can also stimulate the secretion of bile, help the digestion and absorption of fat, and has a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of diseases such as indigestion and cholecystitis.
2. Protect gastrointestinal mucosa: The gastrointestinal mucosa is an important barrier for the human body to resist the invasion of external pathogens and harmful substances. Some ingredients in camellia oil have the function of protecting the gastrointestinal mucosa. For example, squalene in camellia oil can form a protective film on the surface of the gastrointestinal mucosa, reducing the stimulation and damage to the mucosa by gastric acid, pepsin, etc. At the same time, antioxidants such as vitamin E in camellia oil can inhibit the oxidative damage of free radicals to the gastrointestinal mucosa and promote the repair and regeneration of mucosal cells. Studies have found that long-term consumption of camellia oil can reduce the risk of diseases such as gastric ulcers and gastritis, and has an important protective effect on gastrointestinal health.
