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Peppermint essential oil extracted from sassafras tree is a new essential oil that is applied in the health field with many effects such as supporting the treatment of respiratory diseases, reducing pain, reducing stress and fatigue. So how to use sassafras essential oil effectively?1. What is sassafras essential oil?
The sassafras tree, also known as sassafras, has the scientific name of Cinnamomum parthenoxylon, belonging to the Lauraceae family. Characteristics of sassafras is a woody plant with a height of about 12 to 18m, the mature branches are cylindrical, the young branches are slightly 4-sided, the leaves are about 12 to 18cm long, 5 to 7cm wide, 3 veins. or feathery veins, with both types occurring on the same branch. The petiole is thin, about 4cm short. White flowers slightly fragrant, spherical berries when ripe are yellow-gray or purple-black, fragrant.Distributed in the southern provinces from Quang Tri onwards, most in Lam Dong and Dong Nai provinces.
Peppermint essential oil is derived from the wood of the sassafras tree, prepared by distillation as an essential oil with a pale yellow color, light aroma, and heavier specific gravity than water, although this essential oil is very liquid. It has many uses in our lives as well as in the health field, so it is being researched and used.
2. What is the effect of sassafras essential oil?
Some effects of sassafras oil are applied in life, as well as health such as:
Support respiratory diseases Peppermint essential oil has the ability to liquefy and push mucus and phlegm out of the respiratory tract. steam. The substances in the essential oil act like a drug with expectorant effect, helping to limit respiratory diseases faster, avoid stagnation of sputum causing difficulty breathing, phlegm entering the lower respiratory tract, especially Useful for young children who are not yet able to push out sputum on their own due to poor cough reflex.
Use sassafras oil in combination with Melaleuca essential oil to increase the effect to smell uncomfortable times, stuffy nose or use a steam bath for the essential oil to penetrate deeper.
Pain relief: Essential oils are used as a natural pain reliever quite effectively because they can increase local circulation, reduce inflammation, thereby bringing pain relief. The use of pain relievers can be highly effective and quick as it often comes with unpleasant side effects. Therefore, it is possible that applying natural remedies helps the body avoid the side effects of pain relievers.
Use diluted sassafras oil to massage to help relieve headaches, sprains, muscle aches...
Antiseptic and antiseptic effect on the skin Peppermint essential oil is like some other essential oils. It is also an effective disinfectant that inhibits the growth of certain bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Not only that, but this oil also has a pleasant aroma that helps to gently eliminate pathogenic microorganisms on your wound.
If you accidentally get injured, try applying a light layer of essential oil on top to help disinfect the wound and speed up wound healing.
Supports the functioning of a number of organs in the body In addition to helping to increase blood circulation, the active ingredients in Peppermint essential oil also perform many essential activities for the body. This essential oil will stimulate hormone secretion, aid digestion, control bile secretion, regulate menstruation ...
Fight signs of aging and beautify skin Peppermint essential oil has a supportive function the skin care process and make the skin firmer, prevent the skin from being damaged under the influence of the sun, and at the same time accelerate the regeneration of skin cells, prevent sagging and make the aging process worse. turn slower. Not only that, but this essential oil also helps to improve the condition of acne-prone skin, large pores.
Can be used together with other skin care products, or can be applied on the skin to improve the skin.
Peppermint essential oil helps reduce stress and fatigue When work is good, but the pressure in life makes you stressed and tired, using essential oils with a mild aroma helps to improve stress. Peppermint oil can reduce anxiety, calm the nervous system, and reduce stress.
How to use add about 5 drops of essential oil extract to the bath and soak for 10-15 minutes. The gentle aroma as well as the beneficial active ingredients from the oil will help to relax.
Reduces stomach discomfort Peppermint essential oil helps digestive activities take place more smoothly, improving discomfort in the stomach and digestive organs. How to use is quite simple, add 2 drops of oil to the palm of your hand and gently massage for about 15 to 20 minutes on the abdomen.
Effects of improving physiology One of the effects of sassafras oil helps to improve erectile dysfunction in men, a problem affecting sexual function. Thereby helping to improve the quality of life and preserve family happiness.
How to use for men with premature ejaculation, using 2 to 3 drops of sassafras essential oil evenly on the chest area can help erection time last longer, thus prolonging sexual intercourse. You can rub it on your hands to breathe in a soothing aroma that helps to relax and improve your relationship with your husband and wife.
Enhance vision Those who have vision problems such as eye pain, eye strain, blurred vision or nearsightedness can use 1 drop of Peppermint essential oil to apply evenly on the palm of the hand and then place both hands over the eye area. about 1 to 3 minutes, do it 2 times daily to help improve eye problems. Be careful not to touch your eyes with oily hands.
3. Notes when using sassafras essential oil
Some notes when using sassafras essential oil include:
Children under 3 years old, pregnant women, chronic patients should not use it on their own but should be used under the guidance of a doctor. If people have allergies, they should try using a small amount before using a lot, stop using when there are signs of allergy. Only used to support the treatment of disease. Do not use essential oils to replace medicine as well as cases where necessary medical intervention is required. Peppermint essential oil is quite new to some people, like other essential oils, sassafras essential oil also brings many values to life and health. However, the use should not be overused to avoid negative effects.
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