Properties of juniper essential oil
Due to the fact that juniper has a rich chemical composition, it has many useful properties. The list of such properties includes painkiller, antiseptic, disinfectant, diuretic. In addition, juniper oil possesses anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory action, removes toxins and slags, facilitates the purification of vessels and accelerates the regeneration of tissues and cells.
The aroma of juniper has a calming effect, and also brings thoughts into order, relieves fears, depression, adds self-confidence and determination.
The healing properties of juniper oil
Traditional medicine uses juniper essential oil in the treatment of many diseases, as well as to improve the work of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system. Juniper oil contributes to an increase in appetite, cleans the intestinal wall, and it is also a good aid for bloating. Juniper oil serves as a wonderful friend for those who like to overeat, abuse alcohol and fatty foods. Specialists know that juniper oil can prevent obesity.
Also, juniper oil helps with liver diseases, doctors recommend it for cirrhosis.
Scientists have proved that the beneficial effects of juniper and the genitourinary system. One of the most effective means for treating various diseases of the bladder and kidneys is the essential oil of juniper. This applies to diseases of a functional and infectious nature.
It is useful to do inhalation procedures with juniper oil for colds. This makes it easier to cough, withdraw phlegm, soften the throat. In addition, juniper is treated with inflammatory processes in the lungs and bronchitis.
Good results were shown by the use of essential oil of juniper for pain, spasms associated with the disorder of the menstrual cycle. In folk medicine, juniper oil was also used in colpitis, vaginitis, endometritis and other inflammatory and infectious diseases of female genital organs. Essential oil of juniper has value for men in the treatment of prostatitis.
Experts recommend juniper oil as a diuretic, anti-edema, diaphoretic. It helps normalize blood pressure, quickly cope with weakness in hypotension, and also eliminates dizziness.
Essential oil of juniper is an excellent tonic and stimulant that helps in fighting fatigue, purifies blood, and also strengthens immunity.
The use of essential oil of juniper facilitates the condition with psoriasis, eczema, and also helps with infectious and ulcerative skin diseases and abscesses. Juniper oil heals tissues, avoiding the appearance of coarse scars.
Essential oil of juniper also treat joint diseases. It eliminates stiffness, inflammation in arthritis, rheumatism, gout, reduces pain.
Cosmetic properties of essential oil
Juniper oil is an excellent tool for caring for any type of skin. Oil has a nutritional and moisturizing effect, increases the elasticity and elasticity of the skin, relieves puffiness. Due to the fact that the oil is able to remove toxins, it cleanses the body, helps in the fight against wrinkles, and also eliminates signs of wilting of the skin.
Juniper oil is a good helper for small wounds, micro-inflammations, pimples and other skin defects. It helps to smooth the skin due to the narrowing of the pores, and also makes a better complexion.
Hair juniper oil also has a beneficial effect. It is able to give shine, rid of the tooth and dandruff, helps to strengthen the hair follicle.
Juniper oil is an excellent tool for massages and baths against cellulite. It simultaneously has several actions - it releases toxic substances, removes excess liquid, prevents the development of harmful substances that kill collagen and elastin.
Precautions and dosage when using juniper essential oil
In order to do rubbing, massages, compresses, skin treatment, vegetable oil must be mixed with juniper oil in the proportion of 5-7 drops of juniper for 10-15 ml of vegetable oil.
In order to conduct the inhalation procedure, 1-3 drops of juniper oil should be added to the water.
For the bath will be enough 3-6 drops of oil.
For aromamedalons and aroma lamps, it is enough to add 1-3 and 5 drops of essential oil of this plant.
In order to take juniper oil inside, it must be mixed (1 drop) with honey, and it is not forbidden to drink with juices or sour-milk products.
Before applying juniper oil, it is best to make a test for how this oil perceives your body. Do not use oil in pregnancy and severe kidney disease (due to the fact that the oil produces a diuretic effect). Also, oil is not allowed for children under 12 years old.
If you have serious inflammatory diseases, it is best to consult a doctor and clarify the dosage before starting treatment with essential oil of juniper. If you have high blood pressure, in this case, too, recommends consulting with a doctor, as in some cases, the use of juniper oil is contraindicated.