ABSTRACT
Medicinal oils like coconut oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, aloe vera oil and papaya oil have very astonishing health benefits that cannot be ignored. The utilization of medicinal plants and the preservation of traditional pharmaceutical practices represent a valuable cultural legacy deeply rooted in local customs and practices, necessitating safeguarding measures to ensure their sustained utilization over an extended period. It is believed that because coconut oil contains 90 percent saturated fat, it has a greater influence on cholesterol in the blood levels. It is claimed that for many decades, cocoa beans have been found to be a naturally occurring source of antioxidant and comprise of flavonoids such as flavan-3-ols, procyanidins, as well as epicatechin alternatives, all of which have been indicated to be helpful to cardiovascular health. Shea butter is made up of triglycerides that contain linoleic, palmitic, oleic, and stearic fatty acids. Due to the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound healing characteristics of aloe vera, it has been used historically to treat skin injuries (such as burns, wounds, eczemas, and insect bites), as well as stomach disorders. Research have demonstrated that the extract from papaya seeds contains benzyl isothiocyanate along with substantial amounts of glucosinolates, which restrict the formation of cancer. The experimental study used data from 50 participants between the ages 18 to 50 years from the premises of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State.
