Tea seed oil
Tea Seed Oil
Tea seed oil (pronunciation: /tiː siːd ɔɪl/), also known as Camellia oil, is an edible, pale amber-green fixed oil with a sweet, herbal aroma. It is cold-pressed mainly from the seeds of Camellia oleifera.
Etymology
The term "tea seed oil" refers to the source of the oil, the seeds of the tea plant. The word "tea" comes from the Chinese word "té", which is the pronunciation in the Amoy dialect for this plant. The word "seed" comes from the Old English "sæd", which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic "*sēdiz". The word "oil" comes from the Old English "olie", which is derived from Latin "oleum", meaning "oil".
Production
Tea seed oil is produced by cold pressing the seeds of the Camellia oleifera plant. The seeds are harvested from the plant, cleaned, and then dried before being pressed. The oil is then filtered and refined before it is ready for use.
Uses
Tea seed oil is used in a variety of ways. It is often used in cooking due to its high smoke point and mild flavor. It is also used in the production of cosmetics and skincare products due to its moisturizing properties. In traditional Chinese medicine, tea seed oil is used for its supposed health benefits, including reducing inflammation and promoting heart health.
Related Terms
- Camellia oleifera: The plant from which tea seed oil is derived.
- Cold pressing: The method used to extract the oil from the seeds.
- Smoke point: The temperature at which an oil begins to smoke and degrade.
- Inflammation: A response by the body to injury or illness.
- Heart health: The overall health and function of the heart.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tea seed oil
- Wikipedia's article - Tea seed oil
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