Application and effect

The applications of essential oils are as varied as its effect. When inhaled essential oils go through the mucous membranes in the bloodstream, from where they are transported into the organs. When rubbing the skin is used, the assumption of the gastrointestinal tract as a portal into the body. The olfactory nerves are not idle: send the perceived odor of the brain, where it develops a positive effect on the well-being.

Depending on plant essential oils have such as:

* Digestive
* Appetizing
* Improves circulation
* Entblähend
* Pain

A basket full of essential oils, sits next to towels.
The applications of essential oils are many.

Essential oils have an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. They ensure that liquid with a cold the mucus in the airways is and can be transported more easily. The airways are also better supplied with blood.

In the following areas essential oils are used for example:

Colds: Essential oils can relieve in the form of cold baths, bath oils or inhalations for colds symptoms such as runny nose. These include in particular:

* Menthol
* Eucalyptus
* Chamomile
* Camphor

For cough can inhalations of anise, fennel, thyme or eucalyptus relief. For throat pain or hoarseness help chamomile, sage and thyme.

Gastrointestinal Diseases: Essential oils from anise and fennel, and have anti-spasmodic effect on the gastro-intestinal tract a calming effect. Prepared as a tea it can reduce mild gastrointestinal complaints.

Blood flow: when topically applied can, for example, pine needles or pine needle oil to stimulate circulation and relieve pain.

Well-being: The scent of essential oils can have a positive effect on the psyche, such as a fragrance oil.

Aromatherapy: A particular field in which essential oils for therapeutic purposes are used, the aroma therapy. Use of aromatherapy, as part of herbal medicine (phytotherapy) is to be considered are, for example, respiratory infections, colds and gastrointestinal complaints are treated.

In addition, essential oils because of their odor often included in cosmetic products.