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If you are looking to purify from your life everything that is based on toxic chemicals and you want to investigate the natural field, one of the solutions is to replace the synthetic substances that you use daily with vegetable or essential oils. These oils come from the fruits, seeds, flowers, roots, leaves and bark of vegetables.
While some work as stimulants and restorative, others act as calming or tranquilizing. The good thing about them is that they not only act independently, but you can mix them up and get the best benefits from any combination you prefer to make.
>> Benefits of Essential Oils
Essential oils hydrate and nourish, but the most important are the relaxing, decongestant and invigorating benefits. They have infinities of benefits:
* They help to counteract insomnia.
* Reduce stress and anxiety.
* Relieve pain and eliminate depression.
* Increase defenses.
* Soothe coughs and sore throats.
* They correct chronic stomach problems.
* Help the recovery of gastritis.
>> Know them all!
Jasmine
It facilitates contractions during the birthing process, helps reduce depression, especially postpartum, and is known for its aphrodisiac abilities.
Lavender
It is a very effective sedative. It is used for insomnia problems. Helps balance emotional states such as hysteria and depression. Bed and relax.
Anise
Helps to rest the sight; calms cramps, abdominal and menstrual pain, gas, nausea and sore throats. Avoid liquid retention.
Basil
It is essential for migraine and headache, also for mental fatigue. It has vitamins and minerals so it is used to treat acne and infections.
Rosemary
It helps to stimulate memory, mental clarity and contributes to creative processes. It is a psychic protector and a physical stimulant.
rose
Used for sinusitis, pharyngeal conditions and congestion. Reduces circulatory problems, acts as a sedative. It is an excellent sleep inducer.
Algae
They increase concentration and generate interest in intellectual activities, such as reading and writing. They help to preserve memory.
Roman chamomile
It is used against stomach pain, muscle pain and joint ailments. Serves to reduce fever and irritation.
* !Do it like this!
Bath
Pour a few drops of the oil to be used in the bathtub and in warm water. The duration of the bath should be around 15 to 20 minutes and in this way the skin begins to absorb the essential oil and at the same time you breathe in the steam with the aroma it emits.
Inhalation
Put several drops on a small towel and smell it. You can also put about six to 12 drops in a pot of boiling water, cover it with a blanket that covers both your head and the pot and inhale the steam, you must drive a safe distance since you can burn your face.
Diffusion
In the market you can find a variety of products such as sprays and diffusers, which spread essential oils and form a cloud of particles that work as stimulants, soothing, among other benefits.
Compresses
Add five to ten drops of essential oils to four ounces of water. Fill a towel with this mixture and place it on the affected or sore area. They can be hot or cold.
NOTE: They cannot be ingested and it is extremely important to know that they should not be placed directly on the skin. That is the reason why they are always diluted in water or mixed with so-called base oils or neutral oils and by diffusion into the air.
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