Does it make a difference if one uses virgin or refined coconut oil? I am looking at a jar of organic expeller pressed refined coconut oil. Does it change the  properties? This bottle is found in any supermarket shelf.
Thanks
Patty Krumholtz-Belkin MSN IBCLC
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> Date:    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 07:49:56 -0800
> From:    Yasmeen Effath <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: coconut oil (query)
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> Just to add Coconut oil is used as cooking oil in regular cooking in southern part of India. Although it has a distinct and strong flavor, it is very commonly used in India as a home remedy such a diaper rashes, common skin ailments, nipple soreness, bleeding nipples, mouth ulcers, hair oil, general skin inflammations ect. This is found to be highly effective and quick remedy.
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> Take Care
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> Yasmin
> MA,HDSE,CLEC(USA),LLLL;IBCLC
> Director - Nourish & Nurture Lactation & Parenting Services 
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> From: Jayne Vidler <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Wednesday, 9 November 2011, 1:46
> Subject: Re: coconut oil (query)
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> Information from the lovely Bridget Ingle for you.
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> Virgin coconut oil is a powerful anti fungal, anti bacterial and anti viral. It works by breaking down encapsulated organisms.
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> It can be eaten, cooked with, massaged in, placed in, placed on...... etc
> It's chemical composition doesn't change when it is heated.
> Interesting to note that lauric acid is only found in:
> breastmilk of all mammals (human milk highest)
> coconut oil
> palm kernel oil (not palm oil)
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> 
> You may like these references:
> antibacterial effects -      http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19134433
> antifungal as effective as Fluconazole -    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17651080
> ant inflammatory and analgesic effect - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20645831
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>
> Reagrds,
> Jayne Vidler RN IBCLC
> Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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