Advantages of Benzoin Essential Oil
October 9, 2009
Psychological Uplifting – Since ages, the benzoin essential oil is prescribed for patients experiencing psychological disturbances and ailments. The aroma of this oil, when inhaled stimulates heart rate which further enhances blood circulation to brain.
It is recommended that individuals suffering from frequent changing in mood or anxiety should inhale benzoin oil’s aroma daily to get permanent relief.
Natural Antiseptic – Undiluted few drops of this oil should be applied locally on wounds to confine the growth of bacteria and other infections. It is advisable for persons with sensitive skin types to dilute benzoin oil with vegetable oil in equivalent proportions prior to appliance
Anti Inflammatory – Being diuretic in nature, this oil when consumed regularly stimulates urination which results in better detoxification of body. Removal of toxic substances from body is essential to maintain optimum condition of health and to avert development of severe ailments like hypertension, obesity and indigestion.
A glass full of water with 2 drops of pure benzoin oil mixed in it should be consumed to get rid of burning sensation in stomach caused by excessive intake of spices.
Body Odor – Since roman times, the benzoin oil is used in therapeutic baths to avert the growth of bacterial organisms on skin that are known to cause bad odor. It can also be used for body massage by mixing into massage oil.
Gum Care – Individuals suffering from gum problems should blend ten drops of benzoin oil in a glass full of water and use this blend as a mouthwash to attain instantaneous relief from pain, and irritation. For optimum results, this should be repeated after every meal and at least thirty minutes prior to sleep.
Good Respiration – Due to the warm natural properties of benzoin essential oil, it is widely used in remedies for removal of cough from lungs. It is advisable for patients of asthma, bronchitis etc to inhale steam of benzoin oil to get rid of nasal congestion and accumulated mucus from respiratory tract.
Few drops of benzoin essential oil should be rubbed on chest prior to going for sleep to attain uninterrupted sleep during night for persons experiencing respiratory ailments.
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