Watermelon Seed Oil

Citrullus lanatus is a climbing plant which has herbaceous, compact and plump stems reaching up to the length of 3 m long. The fruit is in of semi-globular shape up to 2m in diameter belonging to Cucurbitaceae family.

Oil

Appearance: light yellow

Acid Value: 2.37

Saponification value: 183

Iodine value: 121

Specific gravity: nearly 1

Viscosity: 2.50

Refractive index: 1.50

Extraction

The oil is extracted from the dried seeds by the Cold Expeller Pressed method.

Chemical composition

Its main constituents of essential unsaturated fatty acid are linoleic, oleic, stearic and palmitic acid

Uses

Anti inflammation–This oil is rich in the amino acids like arginine, lysine and glutamic acids. These acids play essential role in calcium absorption and development of collagen and connective tissues in the body. They also help to maintain the body metabolism and immune system.

This oil is rich in magnesium ,this nutrient is required to supplement the functioning of various body activities like cardio-vascular , blood pressure, energy metabolism and protein synthesis'. It also burns down the carbohydrate at faster rate, thus reducing the chance of hypertension.

For a healthy digestive system and as a precaution from the gastric diseases, vitamin B is essential. Various type of vitamin B like niacin, folate, thiamine, riboflavin and panthothenic acids are found in watermelon seed oil. These are also essential in sustaining the good working of the nervous system.

The watermelon seed oil is a wonderful moisturizing agent. It is used in the formation of various oils and creams. The toxins that are harmful for skin are countered by the fatty acids present in this oil. It keeps the skin glowing and elastic.

This oil is the rich source of a pigment called melanin, which is found in the various hair treatment shampoos and creams. It maintains the hair color and the condition of the scalp.

This oil is the consistent source of Iron, which is required to make hemoglobin and myoglobin. It is also being required to assist and store oxygen in cell tissue and also keeps the liver healthy.