These oils can be used in natural medicine both for their aroma and for their action on body and muscle tissue, or to cleanse or deworm, among many other possibilities.
Therefore, due to the properties of the essential oils natural for health, these are used in different therapeutic branches, from aromatherapy to regenerative cosmetics, including their implementation as antiseptics, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics.
Properties of natural oils
Each essential oil stands out for its properties particular, but there are some that share most of them. Among these properties of pure essential oils we could highlight that many have antibiotic principles. Among these we could highlight some such as tea tree and lavender, which are also cell regenerators, antivirals and antiseptics.
They also contain antimicrobial and antifungal properties, immunostimulators, and are used to improve blood circulation and the lymphatic system, and sometimes even to balance emotions.
Health benefits of natural oils:
Relieves migraine
Lavender oil is generally used as anxiolytic or tranquilizing medicine . It acts as a sedative, antihypertensive, antispasmodic, antimicrobial and analgesic. By inhaling this oil you can achieve a significant reduction in migraine pain.
Rosemary oil has traditionally been used to treat headaches. This oil has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, it reduces the pain associated with migraines.
Peppermint oil is widely used to relieve migraine pain. This essential oil provides headache relief when applied as a gel. All this thanks to menthol, which helps muscles relax and works as a pain reliever.
Chamomile tea is used as a relaxant and chamomile oil has similar effects. This oil improves symptoms of anxiety and depression, so it also has a calming effect on migraines.
They eliminate cough
Several syrups and cough drops have eucalyptus oil. They can also cure pharyngitis, bronchitis and sinusitis. Thanks to its immune effects that influence the body's ability to eliminate bacteria.
The menthol contained in peppermint oil has properties that relax bronchial muscles, improving breathing in people with cough.
Frankincense oil, from the frankincense tree, has positive effects on the respiratory system and It is used to treat coughs, colds, bronchitis and asthma.
According to several studies, the essential oil Cinnamon is useful in defending the body from viruses that enter the respiratory system that cause cough. The oil also acts against its reproduction. It also helps calm bronchitis.
They heal burns
Several of the essential oils They have been used for several years as remedies against minor burns. Among these we find: eucalyptus oil, which has the ability to heal wounds and burns; in addition to healing properties. Another oil is juniper, which in addition to healing burns also prevents infection.
Other oils with properties that reduce inflammation are lavender, oregano, pine and tea tree.
Tea tree oil with its antiseptic properties has the ability to inhibit the growth of viruses, including those that cause infections in the respiratory system.
They improve digestion
There are many essential oils which has the benefits of helping digestion. Among these are ginger, black pepper and lemon oils, that help stimulate digestion . In addition to rosemary oil, which also helps the liver and gallbladder to function better.
As an antispasmodic
He essential oil Peppermint reduces stomach spasms and also calms the pain they cause. Others that also have antispasmodic properties are ginger, lavender and chamomile.
They heal wounds
The best essential oils for healing wounds are myrrh, which disinfects wounds and stops bleeding. The tea tree, which reduces infection and bacteria in it, in addition to relieving pain . Lavender, which disinfects the wound and helps soothe any itching or pain that may be experienced.
Other benefits of essential oils are healing burns by rubbing them on the affected area. These oils are: frankincense, chamomile and helichrysum.
How to use essential oils
By being concentrated, these essential oils They can be applied directly to the skin previously diluted in vegetable oil, such as grape, sesame or almond seeds. Some of them are contraindicated for pregnant women and children. The ideal is to choose products of good origin and follow the instructions for their use.
These essential oil mixtures can be applied in many ways, but the most effective is to use diffusers in which we inhale the aroma of these essential oils through smell.
