Coconut Oil and Virgin Coconut Oil: An Insight into its Oral and Overall Health Benefits

Salian, Varsha; Shetty, Pushparaja

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2018/31409.11051

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“…5 The increasing popularity of VCO has led to new research in its clinical application apart from its role as functional food oil; it has been shown that the coconut oil is effective in reducing oral microbial load and decreasing plaque and gingival indices. 6 VCO has been shown to possess antihypertensive, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. 7,8 Additionally, VCO has been established clinically to be a potent moisturizer for patients with atopic dermatitis due to the anti-inflammatory and anti-infective activity as well as protector of the skin barrier.…”

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Protective Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil on Cyclophosphamide-induced Histological Changes in Lymphoid Tissues

Senin¹,

Al-Ani²,

Mahmud³

et al. 2020

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Introduction: Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is known for its health and therapeutic benefits. However, the immunomodulatory effects of VCO have not been extensively investigated. Objective: The present study was devoted to examining the effects of VCO on cyclophosphamide (CY)-induced toxicity of lymphoid tissues. Methods: Thirty healthy male Wistar rats were sorted into 5 groups of 6 animals. The first control (NC) group was given distilled water via gavage at 5 ml/kg once daily. The second (CY) group received CY orally at 10 mg/kg/day for 4 weeks. Rats in the other three groups (CV5, CV10, and CV15) were given 10 mg/kg/day CY for 4 weeks, 5 m/kg/day, 10 ml/kg/day and 15 ml/kg/day VCO for 6 weeks, respectively. Rats were sacrificed at the end of 6th week; blood sample from the animals was collected for full blood count and biochemical analysis. The thymus and spleen of each animal was processed for histological examination. Results: The thymus and spleen showed marked reduction in lymphoid cellularity following daily administration of CY. The thymus also showed a marked reduction in the size of the medulla, and the white pulp areas of spleen had reduction in the follicle number and size. Supplementation with 10 ml/kg and 15 ml/kg VCO showed evidence of restoration of both the thymus and splenic lymphoid architecture. The total white cell counts, absolute lymphocyte counts and plasma globulin levels of the VCO groups were significantly increased compared to CY group. Conclusion: VCO displayed potential protective effects on CYinduced histological changes in lymphoid tissues.

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Protective Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil on Cyclophosphamide-induced Histological Changes in Lymphoid Tissues

Senin¹,

Al-Ani²,

Mahmud³

et al. 2020

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“…Monolaurin is shown to have antimicrobial activity against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. 9 In our case, since monolaurin was not used in its free fatty acid form, the antimicrobial action of coconut oil may not have been executed to its full potential. Various studies in the past such as by Thaweboon et al, Asokan et al, Singla et al have demonstrated oil pulling using different oils, which were shown to reduce the oral microorganisms especially S. mutans.…”

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“…1,7 Various edible oils that have been used by authors in previous studies include sesame oil, groundnut oil, corn oil, olive oil, mustard oil, rice bran oil, palm oil, sunflower oil, soya bean oil, and coconut oil. 6,8,9 The efficacy of coconut oil as an antimicrobial and as an antiplaque agent has been tested by Ogbolu et al Taheri et al The bold values are >0.05 showing that they are significant , and the results have shown that coconut oil is effective in reducing oral microbial load and decreasing plaque and gingival indices. 1,2,5,[9][10][11][12][13] Chlorhexidine-containing mouthwashes provide a "gold standard" by which to assess the efficacy of other agents that are used as clinical adjuvants in the treatment of both caries and periodontal diseases.…”

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“…6,8,9 The efficacy of coconut oil as an antimicrobial and as an antiplaque agent has been tested by Ogbolu et al Taheri et al The bold values are >0.05 showing that they are significant , and the results have shown that coconut oil is effective in reducing oral microbial load and decreasing plaque and gingival indices. 1,2,5,[9][10][11][12][13] Chlorhexidine-containing mouthwashes provide a "gold standard" by which to assess the efficacy of other agents that are used as clinical adjuvants in the treatment of both caries and periodontal diseases. 8 They have been extensively used as clinical adjuvants but have been recently discouraged because of their unpleasant taste and undesirable side effects such as tooth staining.…”

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Efficacy of Virgin Coconut Oil and Chlorhexidine as an Oral Antimicrobial: A Comparative Pilot Study

Natarajan

Salian²,

Hegde³

et al. 2019

World Journal of Dentistry

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Aim:The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of oil pulling therapy using virgin coconut oil (VCO) in reducing S. mutans counts, plaque, and gingival indices, and to compare it with the gold standard chlorhexidine. Materials and methods: Twenty subjects (study) using VCO and 20 subjects using chlorhexidine (control) visiting the outpatient department of periodontics in the institute were chosen for the study. The gingival and plaque indices (baseline) in both groups were recorded following which unstimulated whole saliva samples were collected by spit method and sent for microbial count. They were then provided either of the VCO/mouthwash to swish once daily. Three weeks post-intervention, the recording of indices was repeated for both groups along with the microbial count. Results:The mean values of gingival and plaque indices pre-and post-intervention showed a statistically significant reduction in the control population compared with the study group, while there was no statistically significant reduction in the bacterial count seen. The difference in the scores of plaque index pre-and post-intervention was more in control group while the difference in the gingival index was similar in both groups, but statistically insignificant. Conclusion: Virgin coconut oil may not be as effective as chlorhexidine in reducing plaque while it may be as effective as chlorhexidine in reducing gingival index. Clinical significance: In comparison with newer chemical oral hygiene aids, coconut oil could still be used as a traditional adjuvant to reduce gingivitis in addition to routine brushing.

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“…2 Coconut (Cocos nucifera) has been known for its medicinal value and therapeutic benefits and is thus referred to in Sanskrit as 'Kalpavriksha'. 5 Pure coconut oil is one of the refined coconut products (Cocos nucifera). Refined coconut oil is derived from coconut milk by mechanical or natural means, with or without cooking, without chemical grinding, bleaching and coloring.…”

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Differences of Reeda Scale in Wound Incision Abdomen Post Obstetrics / Gynaecology Laparotomy with Topical Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and Without Topical Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

Wahdini

Ferry

Syukur

2021

AOJ

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Introduction : Wounds are defects of normal anatomical structures and functions. Injuries can occur because of physical, chemical, or biological trauma. Wound healing is a complex process involving many cells, cytokines, growth factors, proteases, and extracellular matrix (ECM) that work together to restore the integrity of the injured tissue. Virgin Coconut Oil is an oil saturated with medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA), one of which is lauric acid. Based on our research, VCO has wound healing properties. Research conducted in vivo on rabbits and rats experienced an increase in collagen, fibroblast proliferation, and neovascularization which influenced accelerating wound healing.Objective : This study aims to determine the difference in the mean REEDA scale in abdominal incision wounds after obstetric / gynecology laparotomy with topical VCO and those without topical VCO.Material and methods : This study is an experimental research design with a randomized clinical trial that was conducted on 36 people divided into 2 groups (treatment and control). Post-obstetric / gynecology laparotomy patients were subjected to topical VCO application on the incision wound and the REEDA scale was calculated at 24, 48, and 72 hours post-surgery. Statistical analysis is using the Mann-Whitney test.Results : Age mean of the respondents in the treatment group was 32.28 ± 10.42 years old, while the untreated group was 30.5 ± 6.54 years old. The mean REEDA scale for abdominal incision wounds applied topical VCO at 24 hours was 3.17 ± 1.04, at 48 hours was 2.11 ± 1.08, and at 72 hours was 1.39 ± 0.85. The mean REEDA scale for abdominal incision wounds that were not treated with topical VCO at 24 hours was 3.83 ± 0.99, at 48 hours was 3.11 ± 1.37 and at 72 hours was 2.72 ± 1.41. The findings of the experimental analyses showed that there was no association with the use of topical VCO in surgical wounds on a 24-hour REEDA scale (p>0.05), there was a relationship between the use of topical VCO in surgical wounds on a 48-hour and 72-hour REEDA scale (p<0.05). In the care group, the mean REEDA scale decreased by 33.4 % from 24 to 48 hours and 34.1 % from 48 to 72 hours.Conclusion : There is a relationship with the use of topical VCO in post-abdominal incision wounds post obstetrics/gynaecology laparotomy with REEDA scale 48 hours and 72 hours post-surgery. The mean REEDA scale decreased by over 24 to 48 hours and 48 to 72 hours in the treatment group (who administered topical VCO in postoperative incision wounds).Keywords: VCO, REEDA scale, Wound healing

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Coconut Oil and Virgin Coconut Oil: An Insight into its Oral and Overall Health Benefits

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Protective Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil on Cyclophosphamide-induced Histological Changes in Lymphoid Tissues

Protective Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil on Cyclophosphamide-induced Histological Changes in Lymphoid Tissues

Efficacy of Virgin Coconut Oil and Chlorhexidine as an Oral Antimicrobial: A Comparative Pilot Study

Differences of Reeda Scale in Wound Incision Abdomen Post Obstetrics / Gynaecology Laparotomy with Topical Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and Without Topical Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

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