Many uses for this well known household essential oil Odourless, colourless, and tasteless Discovered in Azerbaijan in the 11th century First used commercially in New York in the 1870s Mentioned by famed explorer Marco Polo in his 13th century writings Used in compliance with the current British and European Pharmacopoeia Monographs for Light Liquid Paraffin Also used in applications which includes medical formulations, ointments , laxatives, hair oils , hair creams , cosmetics , facial creams and lotions , gelatin capsules, protective coatings for fruits and vegetables, veterinary preparations , egg preservatives etc.
