Lilac oil - a wonderful medical product
Many people like lilacs. And in this there is absolutely nothing surprising. It pleases us with magnificent flowers and a wonderful pleasant aroma. True, not everyone knows what medicinal properties are possessed by lilac oil. But it can help the body cope with many diseases.
Oil of lilac. Indications for use
So, more in detail. Lilac oil is most often used for joint diseases (rheumatism, gout, arthritis). Use the drug also in the treatment of bronchitis, colds, sore throats, influenza, as a means for inhalation. In aromatherapy, lilac oil is used to increase sexual attraction, female and male libido. Some skin diseases are also treated with this herbal preparation. In addition, this aroma relieves stress and all sorts of nervous disorders.
Permanent and essential oil
These funds must be distinguished. Lilac oil is a complex matter. What does it mean? This is not just a "poor relative" of ethereal oil. Their properties are not identical. Although they are similar. Permanent oil perfectly complements the essential, as it can absorb those plant substances that are absent in essential oil.
The oils differ from each other not onlyquality, but also the method of obtaining. Essential oil is extracted from the plant itself. Absolutely nothing is added to it. Permanent oil is obtained from leaves and flowers, placed in a container filled with vegetable oil. It is stored for about three weeks in a warm place. The darkened leaves and flowers are removed, replaced by fresh batches until all the fragrance is absorbed into the base oil. Until then it does not gain maximum strength.
Application of essential oil
And now in order. Essential oil of lilac is extracted from its tree bark. Its use can significantly reduce joint and muscle pain, and also alleviate the symptoms of respiratory diseases, and with continued use as inhalations - and completely get rid of them. Headaches and chills with colds are removed, if rubbed with whiskey oil. Exciting bright aroma successfully relieves of sexual disorders. Heals oil and skin inflammations - purulent pimples, acne, boils. In addition, it tones well and has an antibacterial and antiviral effect. You can mix lilac oil with other oils. The main thing to remember is that it should be used only externally.
Lilac essential oil is a prettyeconomical. For the aroma lamp, only five drops are needed, for aromatherapy - three, for the aroma - two. In the massage oil (ten grams) is added five drops of lilac oil. In the inhaler - two drops. For a compress, you need four drops per ten grams of alcohol. In cosmetic products, three to four drops are added to five milligrams. In colognes, perfumes and soaps, oil is added to perfume. In a word, this tool is multifunctional.
We insist on oil at home
The next option. You can make a real lilac oil at home. For this, gather flowers in May. Allow them to dry in the sun, and after - under the canopy. You can use both purple and white flowers. They contain not only essential oils, but also syringin (a special glycoside) and other organic substances.
During flowering, harvest more and leaves. Only now you need to dry them immediately in the shade (in a well-ventilated room or outdoors). Leaves, like flowers, have healing and anti-inflammatory effects.
In equal proportions, mix the leaves with flowers. Three hundred grams of the mixture is poured with a liter of sunflower oil. Insisted on the sill in the glass container for a month. The sun's rays should fall on the oil layer. Do not forget to shake the tincture from time to time. After a month, strain it and put it in the closet.
Helpful Tips
Lilac oil properties are endowed with very useful. The main thing is not to hurt yourself. For example, pay attention to the fact that this tool can treat skin diseases, but in the event that you need to do rubbing, skin areas prone to furuncles and rashes should be avoided.
Before applying oil on the skin, heat it uplightly on a water bath. Just follow the precautions. The temperature should not be above forty degrees. If you are treating small joints of feet and brushes, try using warm baths.
Flowers and leaves should be collected in a forest park or outside the city. In general, away from factories and roads.
Follow these recommendations and you will receivean excellent medicine. The main thing is to know how to use it correctly. Pay attention also to individual portability. People prone to allergic reactions, before using the oil, it is advisable to consult a doctor.