Essential oils are natural compounds extracted from different plants, characterized by concentrated scents and tastes. These compounds are extracted through special, natural and slow processes, then the concentrated extract is mixed with a small amount of carrier oils.
The most popular types of essential oils
There are more than 90 different known types of essential oils, and this is a list of the most important concentrated essential oils that have many uses:
Tea Tree Oil: Used to boost immunity, fight infections, and treat acne.
Peppermint Oil: Used to increase energy levels and improve digestion.
Violet Oil (Lavender): Used to relieve stress and stimulate relaxation.
Jasmine oil: Helps treat depression and improve libido.
Chamomile oil: Used to improve mood.
Rose oil: Used to fight insomnia.
Sandalwood Oil: Used to enhance concentration and relax the nerves.
Lemon oil: Used to improve digestion, improve mood, and treat headaches
Uses and benefits of essential oils
1. Treating anxiety, depression and stress
Different aromatic oils help improve the psychological state and mood, and fight anxiety and depression, by inhaling these oils or by using them in massage and physical therapy, as aromatic oils are used as a type of complementary treatment.
2. Treating headaches and migraines
It has been found that using some types of essential oils, especially peppermint and violet oil, and massaging them on the forehead may help treat headaches and migraines. It has also been found that massaging the extremities with chamomile oil and sesame essential oil helps relieve headaches and fight migraine attacks.
3. Rebalancing hormones
Special types of essential oils help rebalance the body’s hormones, especially estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones. This makes essential oils a helpful factor in treating conditions and diseases that may harm fertility, such as: polycystic ovary syndrome, menstrual problems, and menopause.
4. Improve digestion
One of the most important benefits of essential oils, which is still under research, is improving and facilitating digestion, and treating the annoying symptoms that accompany indigestion, such as: diarrhea and stomach cramps. Essential oils may also help in alleviating the symptoms associated with health conditions, such as: irritable bowel syndrome.
The most important of these oils are: concentrated ginger oil and lemongrass oil.
5. Improve immunity and treat infections
Many different essential oils help relieve infections, whether caused by bacteria or fungi, as they contain sterilizing substances in their composition.
Some essential oils also contribute to strengthening the body's immunity in general, especially the following oils: cinnamon oil, lemon oil, and myrrh oil.
6. Promoting hair and skin health
Because of the many benefits of essential oils for hair and skin, they may be used in the manufacture of various cosmetic products, as essential oils help with the following:
Fight age spots.
Acne prevention.
Protecting the skin from harmful sunlight.
Increase hair density.
Fighting some skin conditions, such as eczema and contact dermatitis.
The most important of these oils that help in treating and reducing these various health conditions are: tea tree oil, rosemary oil, and sage oil.
No comments:
Post a Comment