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Its seeds provide oil that is extracted and collected. Native Americans extracted the oil from jojoba seeds to treat sores and wounds. | Its seeds provide oil that is extracted and collected. Native Americans extracted the oil from jojoba seeds to treat sores and wounds. | ||
===Pronunciation=== | ===Pronunciation=== | ||
Jojoba is originally a Spanish word. The "J" in Spanish is pronounced like the "H" in English. Therefore Jojoba is pronounced as though the "J" were "H"s. Ho-ho-bah is about right. | Jojoba is originally a Spanish word. The "J" in Spanish is pronounced like the "H" in English. Therefore Jojoba is pronounced as though the "J"s were "H"s. Ho-ho-bah is about right. | ||
==Jojoba oil== | ==Jojoba oil== | ||
Jojoba oil is favored over other oils because of its similarity to human sebum. | |||
{{WikipediaQuote |URL=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jojoba |title=Jojoba}} | {{WikipediaQuote |URL=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jojoba |title=Jojoba}} | ||
<blockquote>Jojoba oil is highly valued in the cosmetics industry due to its similarity to human sebum. Consistent use of jojoba oil is thought to help regulate the skin’s oil production. Additionally, it has a longer shelf life than other natural oils, making it a durable ingredient in skincare products. Medically, jojoba oil can relieve headaches, throat inflammation, and treat wounds. It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, and insecticidal properties. … Jojoba leaves also contain antioxidant flavonoids, which have been studied for their potential in treating asthma, inflammation, and cancer.<ref>{{REFjournal | <blockquote>Jojoba oil is highly valued in the cosmetics industry due to its similarity to human sebum. Consistent use of jojoba oil is thought to help regulate the skin’s oil production. Additionally, it has a longer shelf life than other natural oils, making it a durable ingredient in skincare products. Medically, jojoba oil can relieve headaches, throat inflammation, and treat wounds. It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, and insecticidal properties. … Jojoba leaves also contain antioxidant flavonoids, which have been studied for their potential in treating asthma, inflammation, and cancer.<ref>{{REFjournal | ||
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Jojoba oil is available where personal care products are sold. | Jojoba oil is available where personal care products are sold. | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
===Six Reasons Jojoba Oil is AMAZING=== | ===Six Reasons Jojoba Oil is AMAZING=== | ||
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