It is used as an excellent cooking oil (primarily salad oil), mainly in the western states due to its price. In recent years, it has also been marketed as a medicinal oil in capsules, but it is also widely used in the cosmetics industry. In medicine, it can relieve painful urination and prostate problems. Its consumption increases the body's resilience and mental and physical performance. It can favorably influence cerebral blood circulation. It can reduce the cholesterol level and thus the probability of heart attack.
It can also be useful against arteriosclerosis, slowing it down.