Essential oil is a volatile aromatic substance extracted from flowers, leaves, stems, roots or fruits of plants by steam distillation, extrusion, cold soaking or solvent extraction.

Essential oils are divided into diluted (compound essential oils) and undiluted (unilateral essential oils) such as cactus seed oil. Essential oils are highly volatile and will evaporate quickly once they come into contact with air. For this reason, essential oils must be stored in dark bottles that can be sealed.

The earliest records of essential oils came from ancient India, Persia and Egypt. Greece and Rome exchanged a large number of aromatic oils and ointments with eastern countries.

These products are probably extracts made by soaking flowers, roots and leaves in fatty oil. In most ancient cultures, aromatic plants or their resin products were directly used. It was not until the golden age of * * * culture that the technology of distilling essential oil was exhibited. * * * People first distilled ethanol from fermented sugar, thus providing a new solvent for extracting essential oil to replace fatty oil that may have been used for thousands of years.

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Use of essential oil:

1, relieve stomach discomfort.

I may have heard that mint tea can relieve stomach upset. Then peppermint oil can also be used to relieve nausea and digestive problems. Just rubbing a few drops of peppermint oil on the abdomen can relieve abdominal pain.

2, dredge the nasal congestion.

Eucalyptus oil can be used to relieve the symptoms of sinus obstruction. Eucalyptus oil opens the sinuses and can bring oxygen-supplementing molecules to help clear away heat and detoxify. It can be mixed with base oil and then applied under the nose and chest.

3. Relieve excessive sweating.

As we all know, sage can strengthen human metabolism and endocrine gland function. Sage was often used to treat night sweats in the past.

4. Treat cold sores.

There is no way to prevent and clean up cold sore virus. However, the use of essential oil in the early stage of cold sores is to effectively treat its symptoms.

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What is essential oil?

Essential oil is the essence extracted from plants, but it is not correct to describe it with plant hormones. Friends who have studied biochemistry and plant anatomy know that there are six substances in plants, but the composition of essential oil has nothing to do with these six substances. I don't know where the word "phytohormone" comes from, which can easily lead some self-proclaimed "experts" who actually don't know much about aromatherapy to mislead the essential oil unscientific.

Essential oil contains energy from plants, which can be used correctly to treat various common diseases in various systems of the whole body. In foreign countries, aromatherapy with essential oil as therapeutic medium exists as an auxiliary therapy in medicine, and only aromatherapists with strict technical certification are qualified to treat patients.

In fact, aromatherapy originated from western herbalism as old as Chinese herbal medicine in China, and combined with modern scientific and technological theory, which is a very profound knowledge.

In China, unfortunately, aromatherapy has become an important tool for many unscrupulous businessmen and beauticians to make huge profits, and all kinds of unprofessional pseudo-scientific remarks abound, which is distressing. However, there is no doubt that aromatherapy has its own strong vitality, and it is finally accepted by people.

There are many professional original blog posts about essential oils and aromatherapy in my space. Welcome to communicate.

What is essential oil?

Essential oil: an oily substance that can volatilize aroma and is extracted from flowers, stems, leaves, fruits, roots, seeds, skins, trees and secreted resins of plants by physical methods such as distillation, pressing and cold pressing, and is called plant essential oil.

Also known as medicinal plant essential oil, essential oil is the essence of plants. It has the protective function of regulating temperature and preventing diseases, so we can use this characteristic of essential oil to expel pests and protect our health in our lives.

The classification methods of essential oils vary according to the classification basis. Among them, according to the types of plants, essential oils can be divided into citrus fragrance, oriental fragrance, floral fragrance, vanilla fragrance, resin fragrance, spice fragrance and radix aucklandiae. Citrus: bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, citronella, orange, sweet orange.

Oriental fragrance: patchouli, sandalwood, ylang ylang. Flowers: chamomile, geranium, jasmine, rose, lavender.

Vanilla: basil, sage, mint, rosemary and thyme. Resin: benzoin, frankincense and myrrh.

Spices: cardamom, cinnamon, clove and ginger. Wood: Cedar, cypress, eucalyptus, juniper, pine, tea tree.

The nature of essential oil Essential oil is a kind of aromatic and volatile plant essential oil, which is obtained from certain kinds of plants through special refining methods. Because of its high volatility and small molecules, essential oil is quickly absorbed by the human body and penetrates into the internal organs of the human body, and the excess components are excreted. The fragrance of plants also directly affects the secretion of pituitary, enzymes and hormones. , balance the body function.

High concentration, high volatility, high permeability, insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as oil and alcohol; And is small in molecule, sensitive to light and not greasy. Plant essential oils are highly volatile, so be very careful when handling or using them. The volatilization speed of different plants is also different.

Can be divided into high, medium and low "ranks". Lavender has a calming effect on the heart, which can lower blood pressure, soothe palpitations and improve insomnia. In addition, it can purify the air and repel mosquitoes.

Eucalyptus can sterilize and relieve inflammation. It can relieve common cold, throat infection, cough, sinusitis and asthma, eliminate body odor and lower body temperature.

Ylang ylang is suitable to be used in the case of easy excitement, which can regulate adrenal gland secretion, relax the spirit and make people feel happy. Its characteristics are anti-depression and aphrodisiac. PETITGRAIN has antidepressant, deodorant and sedative effects on nervous system.

It can help the insomniacs to adjust their breathing, relax their spasmodic muscles, enhance the resistance of the immune system, and keep their bodies fresh and energetic. Rosemary activates brain cells, makes the brain clear and enhances memory. It can also improve dizziness, asthma, bronchitis and common cold.

Note: due to high sexual discomfort, hypertensive patients and pregnant women should not use it. Pelargonium graveolens has analgesic, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antibacterial, cell defense function enhancing, diuretic and deodorizing effects.

It can relieve anxiety and depression, boost mood and promote blood circulation. Piperine has analgesic, anesthetic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, sweating and vasoconstrictive effects.

It can prevent colds, improve respiratory problems and treat vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and flatulence. Pine has the functions of diminishing inflammation, resisting bacteria, deodorizing, disinfecting, eliminating phlegm, relieving nasal congestion, refreshing, restoring physical strength and promoting sweating.

It can relieve cold, bronchitis, laryngitis, nephritis, hepatitis, gout, arthritis and other symptoms, and eczema and psoriasis can also be improved by * * * *. Tea tree can relieve itching, resist virus, sterilize and promote sweating.

It can refresh the brain, restore vitality and help the immune system increase its resistance. Analgesic, antidepressant, antispasmodic and antivenom.

Can help gastrointestinal digestion, treat headache and migraine, relieve allergic symptoms and cheer up. Anti-acid, anti-sclerosis, anti-neuralgia, anti-rheumatism, sterilization and purification, diuresis, hemostasis, liver benefit and blood sugar reduction.

When fidgety, it can bring a fresh feeling, help clear the mind, activate red blood cells to alleviate anemia, activate white blood cells to activate the immune system. Grapefruit has antidepressant, antibacterial, appetizing, diuretic and disinfection effects.

It can refresh the mind, relieve stress, stimulate appetite, regulate digestive system and relieve migraine.

What is essential oil? What's the role?

All plants will carry out photosynthesis, and its cells will secrete aromatic molecules, which will converge into sachets and spread on petals, leaves or trunks. After extracting the sachet, it becomes what we call "plant essential oil".

Plant essential oil is called "plant hormone". In fact, many essential oils are similar in nature to human hormones and play an important role in the human body. Plant essential oil mainly acts on human body through the following ways.

Respiratory system: Plant essential oil molecules transmit * * to the brain center through the olfactory nerve, and the brain is excited. On the one hand, it dominates the nerve and plays a role in regulating nerve activity; On the other hand, it enters the alveoli through the respiratory system, enters the blood through blood circulation, and is directly transported to all parts of the body.

Nervous system: directly enters the skin through affinity. On the one hand, plant essential oil molecules * * * nerve, and ultimately regulate nerve activity and internal circulation. On the other hand, it directly changes the stable state of the internal environment, accelerates the activity of body fluids, thus improving the internal environment and further regulating the whole body and mind.

Metabolic system: through affinity, the living environment of local tissues and cells can be quickly changed, so that their metabolism can be accelerated and some problems caused by local metabolic disorder can be completely solved.

Promote exchange: enter subcutaneous tissue through affinity, and then enter blood and lymph through body fluid exchange, promote blood and lymph circulation and accelerate human metabolism.

Direct action: Essential oil molecules directly kill germs and microorganisms. Essential oil molecules enter the human body, which can enhance human immunity.

1. circulatory system

Accelerate blood and lymphatic circulation

bring down the blood pressure

2. For the skin system

disinfect

anti-inflammatory action

Healing action

deodorise

Sedative action

Insecticidal action

Soft and delicate skin

3. For the respiratory system

Enhance the immune function of respiratory tract

Antiviral effect

Sweating or antipyretic effect

clear phlegm

4. For digestive organs

Spasmodic effect

Appetizing effect

Dispelling wind, invigorating stomach and promoting digestion

Promote bile secretion

Protect the liver

5. For the immune system.

Antibacterial and antibiotic effects

Antiviral effect

Cell defense function

detoxify

Antifungal effect

Insecticidal action

6.muscles and bones

Inflammatory characteristics

Rheumatic resistance

purify

Soothes muscle tissue

detoxify

7. For the nervous system

* * * Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves

Sedation and hypnosis

Excited and refreshing

Adjust mental state

Antidepressant

Relieve psychological pressure

Repair the nervous system

8. endocrine system

* * * Adrenal gland and thyroid gland

antidiabetic

bring down the blood pressure

Balance the function of the secretory system.

Containing estrogen

Contains plant steroids

9. Female reproductive system

Spasmodic effect

menses

lactogenic hormone

Regulate milk secretion

Affect hormone secretion

Enhance uterine function

Aphrodisiac effect

What is essential oil? What's the role?

Different essential oils have different functions and use methods! 1, acne essential oil for acne.

Another most commonly used formula for removing acne marks: two drops of cedar, one drop of lavender and two drops of tea tree. It can be used as an acne gel point in the development of acne. Be careful not to use it on other parts as much as possible, but you can't apply it directly after removing acne marks to avoid * * * skin.

The concentration of essential oil is high, which directly increases the burden on the skin. Remove acne marks: point your fingertips at the printed area and gently press it for about *** 10 minute.

If it is only slight acne and acne marks, use 10ml grape seed oil as base oil, add 3 drops of tea tree oil and lavender oil, and then take it to the affected area.

. Evening primrose or sweet almond oil can also be used as base oil in winter.

The formula of acne marks is basically tea tree and lavender. Moisturizing with a little rose can improve pores. Less serious acne, the effect of tea tree oil is enough to deal with them. Removing acne marks is basically anti-inflammatory and calming with tea trees and lavender. If it is not too expensive, add some rose oil.

The effect will be obvious. The usual dosage is: 10ml base oil +3 drops of tea tree, 3 drops of lavender+1 drop of rose oil. 2. Essential oils that shrink pores can be used to improve pore size.

Or a drop of rose and two drops of geranium. 3. Dealing with blackheads: Wash your face frequently: As long as you come home from outside, you must wash your face no more than three times a day. Apply a deep cleansing mask to your face. If the pores are dirty and greasy, you can drop 1-2 drops of lavender essential oil, which can thoroughly clean the pores, diminish inflammation and avoid the deterioration of acne.

Once a week, you can use grape seed oil plus lavender+grapefruit+juniper (fresh and easy to absorb). Lavender can make the skin's metabolism normal and prevent keratin accumulation and hypertrophy; Bergamot has the function of purifying pores and repairing swollen pores; Juniper Juniper is more effective in sterilization and lymphatic detoxification for acne skin with large pores.

Formula 1: grape seed oil 10ML lavender 6 drops, grapefruit 3 drops, juniper 3 drops. Formula 2: two drops of lemongrass and three drops of lavender. 4. Oily skin can use oily essential oil.

It can also be prepared with lily essential oil. Thyme essential oil can be used to enhance memory. Decompression can use comfortable decompression essential oil 6. In addition to stretch marks, neroli essential oil, carrot essential oil, olibanum oil and basic essential oil can be used.

Or directly use essential oil to remove stretch marks. Formula: neroli oil 5 drops, lavender 4 drops, base oil 10 ml. 7. Fat-reducing essential oil, slimming essential oil, slimming essential oil, face-lifting essential oil and double chin essential oil can all be directly used to lose weight.

It can also be mixed with fennel essential oil, rosemary essential oil and base oil. You can also take a warm bath with 3 drops of cypress and 3 drops of lemon, and wrap it with plastic wrap for better effect.

Eight, whitening can be configured with beauty * * * skin essential oil, rose maintenance essential oil or lemon essential oil. Nine, breast enhancement can use breast enhancement firming essential oil or ylang ylang essential oil.

1). Girl who wants breast enhancement: Function: insist on using it for one month (twice a week, each time for *** 5 minutes), and use 2 drops of rose +4 drops of fennel +3 drops of geranium +20ml of sweet almond rose +5 drops of ylang ylang ylang +3 drops of bergamot +20ml of sweet almond to keep the chest from cup A to cup B. ) For girls who want breast enhancement: * * 5 minutes after bathing every day.

2 drops of lemon +4 drops of cypress +2 drops of juniper+jojoba 15ml X. Insomnia can use neroli essential oil, grapefruit essential oil and comfortable decompression essential oil. Eleven, to scar can be used to dilute scar essential oil, or prepared with neroli essential oil.

Twelve, neuralgia, headache can use neroli essential oil. Thirteen, constipation, flatulence, bad breath, diarrhea, rheumatic pain, muscle pain also use nutmeg essential oil.

Fourteen, basil essential oil can be used to regulate menstruation, and ovarian care essential oil is the best. Sixteen, hair care essential oil.

Thyme essential oil is also anti-alopecia. Seventeen, detoxification can use lymphatic detoxification essential oil, detoxification essential oil.

Body essential oil. Eighteen, to prevent aging, you can use kidney care essential oil, ylang ylang essential oil, wrinkle-removing and skin-activating essential oil, and activating cell essential oil.

Nineteen, moisturizing skin care essential oils can be used. Dry conditioning essential oil.

This formula can also be used in the case of water shortage: 10ml base oil is added with two drops of roses and three drops of sandalwood. This formula is suitable for facial skin. Because the eye skin is thin and fragile, the content of essential oil in 10ml is reduced by half. After washing your face, * * * until you are tired, then wipe off the excess oil with a cotton pad. Twenty, sensitive skin can use anti-allergic essential oil.

Twenty-one, foot odor can use myrrh essential oil. Twenty-two, hand care essential oil, foot essential oil twenty-three, eye fine line care essential oil, dark circles essential oil twenty-four, neck essential oil.

Twenty-five, red blood silk essential oil. Twenty-six, black spot purification essential oil.

Twenty-seven, flat wart can be mixed with lemon and base oil. Twenty-eight, sensitive skin (a) symptoms: thin skin, fine pores, see red blood, vulnerable to external environment (such as heat, cold, air pollution, improper use of cosmetics), allergic symptoms, redness and heat pain.

(2) Suitable essential oils: chamomile, neroli, jasmine, neroli, cypress and lavender are preferred. 1, redness, swelling, heat and pain: after being frozen with chamomile flower water, it can be directly applied to the face, and then diluted with chamomile essential oil for absorption.

2, capillary congestion, expansion: can be diluted and absorbed with chamomile, cypress and * *. 3, moisturizing: chamomile, rosewood, lavender, orange blossom, jasmine and so on.

Twenty-nine, dry, spotted skin (1) Symptoms: the cuticle of the skin is thin, the pores are fine, the skin color is dull, there are spots, the skin is slack, and occasionally red blood can be seen. (2) Suitable essential oils: neroli, chamomile, rose, ylang ylang, geranium, jasmine, sweet orange and other mild essential oils.

1, dull complexion, yellow gas removal: carrot seed, geranium, orange blossom, jasmine, etc. Is preferred and absorbed after dilution. 2, spots, sensitive skin: orange blossom, sweet orange, chamomile, jasmine and so on.

3, spots, yellow gas is heavier: lemon, carrot seed, orange blossom, geranium and so on. 4, loose skin, wrinkled skin: orange blossom, ylang ylang, frankincense, lavender, geranium and so on.

5, moisturizing: rose, rosewood, chamomile, jasmine, orange blossom, lavender and so on. Thirty, oily, mixed skin (1) symptoms: skin.

What is essential oil? What's the use?

Lavender: Lavender can shoulder many important tasks and is easy to use. It is a natural disinfectant with antidepressant, sedative and detoxicating effects, which can promote recovery and prevent scars. It can * * * the body's immune system, and wound cells will accelerate regeneration after passing through it, helping the body recover.

Tea tree: The antibacterial effect of tea tree is stronger than carbolic acid 100 times, but it is not toxic to human body! It has the characteristics of antivirus and antibacterial, and has obvious effect, and can be used for many diseases. Such as ringworm of money, sunburn, blisters, beriberi, toothache, pus leakage and other problems.

Thin lotus: it is an excellent digestive agent, which can help the circulation of respiratory system, and it is also a smoke and antibacterial agent. Because of these characteristics, mint is the best essential oil to treat the following diseases: indigestion, flatulence, halitosis, influenza, mucosal inflammation, varicose veins, headache, migraine, skin * * *, rheumatism, toothache, fatigue and so on. Peppermint can also drive away mice, fleas and ants!

Chamomile: There are several kinds of chamomile essential oil, especially German chamomile. Because it is rich in sky blue oil shank, the beautiful dark blue makes it more special. Roman chamomile is not inferior at all, especially suitable for treating tension and insomnia. However, there is a kind of Moroccan chamomile, Ormenes Multicaulis, which is not a real chamomile and cannot be used as medicine. Chamomile can be used to treat burns, including sunburn, tinea manus, asthma, blisters, hay fever, dysentery, sprain, nausea, fever, anorexia and depression.

Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus is a great essential oil, which has a wide range of uses and remarkable effects. It can cool our bodies in summer and help keep out the cold in winter. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, insect-proof, diuretic, analgesic and deodorizing effects. It is highly praised for its special effects in treating cough and cold, and it is also effective in treating cystitis, candida, diabetes and sunburn. At the same time, it is also a good helper for veterinarians and can be used as an insecticide.

Geranium: It can make chilblain disappear quickly. When it is used as skin care, our skin will look very shiny. Most importantly, it can treat endometriosis. It is a good sedative for menstrual problems, diabetes, blood problems and throat inflammation, and nourishes nerves. Geranium is also very helpful for cancer. Most fundamentally, it can help patients relax and relieve pain.

Rosemary: Rosemary can refresh the mind, so it is very suitable for taking a bath in the morning. Can be used for treating muscle sprain, arthritis, rheumatism, depression, fatigue, hypomnesis, migraine, cough, influenza, diabetes, etc. At the same time, it is also a good prescription for hair care, facial blisters and cellulitis, which can help beauty.

Thyme: Its remarkable functions are anti-virus, anti-insect, anti-military and diuretic, but it should be used with care. Too much use will * * * thyroid and lymphatic system. Never rub it on your skin before it is diluted.

Lemon Lemon: Lemon has nourishing effect on lymphatic system; It can stimulate the digestive system. Can help you lose weight and eliminate cellulitis, prevent wrinkles. Because it can strengthen the efficacy of compound essential oil, it can play a great role in blending oil.

What exactly is essential oil? What is the specific function?

Essential oil is a plant essence extracted from plants by physical methods such as distillation and pressing, which can come from different parts of herbs, such as flowers, leaves, roots, bark, fruits, seeds or resins. Essential oil has small molecular weight, high volatility, non-greasy, easy to be absorbed by human cells and quickly penetrate into human internal organs. Plant hormones can balance body functions through the secretion of pituitary and human hormones, so as to achieve all-round conditioning of beauty, physiology and psychology.

Essential oils can be divided into base oils, unilateral essential oils and compound essential oils.

The concentration of pure essential oils is extremely high, and the drops are precious. Most pure essential oils can't be directly applied to the skin because of its high concentration. It must be blended, buffered, diluted and assisted with base oil. Common base oils are avocado oil, evening primrose oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, rose hip oil, sweet almond oil and wheat germ oil.

Unilateral essential oil is an essential oil extracted from fixed parts of plants. Compound essential oil is a kind of essential oil with specific efficacy, which is made up of base oil and single essential oil.

The unilateral essential oils with whitening function include rose essential oil and citrus essential oil, but citrus essential oil has certain photosensitivity. If used during the day, it will make the skin black.

The use of essential oil is very particular, but the effect is more remarkable than that of ordinary cosmetics, which is why everyone admires aromatherapy.

At present, there are many impure or counterfeit essential oils on the market. I suggest you go to a professional aromatherapy care brand store to buy it. For example, Beauty Valley of Huimeishe is a very good brand. Depending on what effect you need, the clerk will give you professional advice.

What is essential oil and what are its benefits?

1. Rose essential oil is more suitable for women. Can be used to whiten and moisturize the face, and can also be used to regulate our estrogen and female hormones, which has a good effect on maintaining the uterus and breast enhancement ~

2. Lavender essential oil is a relatively safe essential oil. Can be used directly on the skin, without base oil, the function is to soothe and calm. If you have scars on your hands, as long as the scars are within three months, applying this essential oil has a good repair effect. When used, the application area is not too large. No more than three fingers. Lavender essential oil is also a good helper when you have insomnia. You can drop a drop on the pillow. In this way, you can calm your mind and get a good sleep effect. The role of lavender essential oil is also two-sided. When you are insomnia, you can only order one drop, never more than one drop, because only one drop has a calming effect, and two drops will have a refreshing effect. )