Role of Traditional Oils in Wellness and Well-being

Traditional oils aren’t a new story. Aromatherapy or the use of traditional oils had been done since 1928. Rather, many decades ago, ancient people used aromatherapy to treat certain diseases of their bodies.

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Traditional oils or essential oils have now become a vital part of everyone’s life these days. We use them for cooking and for our personal care or regimes. Alternatively, medicine enthusiasts have also subscribed to the power of traditional and essential oils for years. But with their increasing acceptability among the public (and proven health benefits), they’re going mainstream.

Role of traditional oils in the wellness of every folk

Essences as well as extracts of medicinal plants have long been used for aromatic, beauty, medicine, spiritual enhancement, and therapy. Since 2000 BC, Egyptians have used traditional essential oils for beauty care, medicinal benefits, and spiritual enhancement.

On the other hand, Hippocrates documented the medical effects of more than 300 plant species and advocated the use of aromatics, herbs, and oils as remedies for several diseases as well as preventive medicine in ancient Greece.

Traditional oils have been a part of traditional Chinese medicine that dates back to 2700 BC. These oils pose a lot of benefits. However, here we are jotting down a few of their multifarious benefits.

Lavender Oil

Lavender has been widely used to treat burns and help the skin to heal. Therefore, it is great for treating bites and burns including sunburn, offering a natural antihistamine and soothing skin irritations. However, there are also numerous other amazing properties and benefits of the oil. It has also proven to provide a great goodnight’s sleep for many folks. It helps generally to treat insomnia and also somehow positively relaxes the body as well.

Lemon Oil

Lemon oil has also helped a great deal. Usually, the oil is extracted from the outer fresh part of the lemon and acts as a perfect detoxifier or cleanser for the entire skin of the body. Not only this but smelling lemon or tasting it has also proven to enhance the mood of many people.

It increases the estrogen level of the body and is effective in treating PMS as well. Lemon oil is now fabricated in many forms as it is the number one detoxifier or cleanser that helps to remove our skin or body grim or grease.

Peppermint Oil

We all suffer from flu or stuffed noses during the winter. No matter how many medicines we take there needs to be some sort of alternative to open up the nostrils. Peppermint oil is another fascinating oil that contributes toward wellness. It has a fresh minty smell or aroma that helps to open up the blocked nostrils and eases cluster headaches too. There are many other benefits associated with peppermint such as, it combats sugar cravings and helping elevate mood. You can use peppermint to sharpen your memory or alertness as well. It is easily available in the market.

Oregano

Oregano is just the opposite of peppermint and has a warming effect. It proves to be great for easing pains and aches. Not something you can cook with like the herb, the oil of the oregano plant is very potent and can have some fantastically powerful health uses. It is an antioxidant, a great cleanser, and a natural anti-virus treatment, making it a wonderful remedy for and protection against flu, viral diseases, and warts of the toe. Oregano can be used by either applying the oil over the toes of the foot or you can ingest it thrice daily.

Tea Tree Oil

We all know about tea tree oil. It has become a necessity for many around us. The two most important conditions that are sorted down by tea tree oil are acne and ringworms. Acne is pretty evident among teenagers and both men/women. The common aspect to use tea tree oil for acne is to apply it over the acne with the help of cotton. For ringworm, Dilute it with a carrier oil as a base, or vegetable oil like coconut or jojoba oil that helps dilute essential oils and put the blend on the affected skin.

Lemongrass Oil

Lemongrass oil has a strong citrus scent and is known to help relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. Its antibacterial properties make it a good natural remedy to heal wounds and kill bacteria. It has been proven to prevent the fungal growth found in jock itch, athlete’s foot, and ringworm. Studies also confirm that using lemongrass oil can help in reducing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. But before using make sure you seek professional help to avoid risk. Though lemongrass is not used only as an oil, its green tea for detoxification is also pretty common.

Orange Oil

The smell of orange itself is pretty fascinating. And when it comes to orange oil things are pretty cool. It helps to reduce anxiety and depression. Orange oil is also used to kill certain species of bacteria.  You can either spray it in the air or with help of carrier oil you can use the diluted version of the orange oil. However many say that avoid using excess orange oil and avoid going to the sun after applying it on the skin because it may lead to sunburn. And this is true for allergic patients especially.

Rosemary Oil

You’ve probably searched for rosemary to add some flavor to your recipes. But using rosemary oil also poses some additional benefits including improving brain function, reducing pain and stress, promoting hair growth, reducing joint inflammation, and lifting your mood. Rosemary oil is safe to use in aromatherapy and topically on the skin with a carrier oil. If you’re pregnant or have high blood pressure or epilepsy, it’s advised to avoid using this oil.

The Bottom Line on the Role of Traditional Oils in Wellness and Well-being

Different traditional oils have been used as natural remedies as well as for wellness and well-being. They can be applied to the skin by compresses or massages, inhaled directly, diffused, or applied with heat (applying before a hot shower or adding them to a hot bath). Although aromatherapy is a popular way to obtain its core benefits, massage and Ayurvedic Abhyangam are also widely recognized.