Somewhere on the expanses of alpine meadows a perennial herb with medicinal properties grows - safflower levze from the family Asteraceae. The height reaches 150 cm. The appearance of the Leuzea flowers resembles miniature asters. The color of inflorescences in lilac-pink shades. The leaves of the plant are large and wide.
Essential Oil Composition
Essential oil obtained from the inflorescences of the leuzea safflower-like method of water-steam distillation has been known for its healing properties since ancient times.
The composition of the oil is rich and filled:
- ecdysteroids;
- psychostimulants;
- flavonoids;
- tannins;
- alkaloids;
- coumarin;
- gum;
- organic salts;
- mineral substances.
The consistency of the finished product is medium viscosity. The color of the oil is from clear to light yellow.
Representatives of alternative medicine use levsee oil in their practice to this day.
How do people feel aroma
According to statistics, reviews of leuzea essential oil are rather controversial. Hearing the aroma, someone enthusiastically talks about it, and someone will continue to bypass it. The smell is not to everyone's liking because of the monotony of candy notes. Description of aroma of Leuzea essential oil: cool, green, fruity-fresh, interspersed with candy notes. To reveal it on the other hand, it is recommended to combine it with complementary oils.
Leuzea oil in perfumery
Perfumers widely use ether levzea in their creations, combining with other aromas. Complementary essential oils that blend perfectly with Leuzea:
- jasmine;
- thyme;
- incense;
- ginger;
- fennel;
- anise;
- geranium;
- ylang-ylang;
- myrtle.
The healing properties of levsee essential oil
It is believed that lewsee oil will help to cope with the following ailments:
- Unstable and frustrated functioning of the nervous system with depressive states.
- Effectively restore sexual function of the body.
- It will help regulate blood pressure without the use of medications.
- The active substances that make up the flowers of a medicinal plant affect areas of the brain, activating its work.
- Increases visual acuity.
- The work of the oil is aimed at restoring muscle tone.
- Favorably affects the gastrointestinal tract, relieving nausea and flatulence.
- Reduces the rehabilitation period after a serious illness or surgery.
- It has an analgesic effect. It relieves headaches and heart cramps especially well against the background of transferred nerve stresses.
- Quickly freshening up your head and putting yourself in order Leuzea butter will help people suffering from a hangover syndrome.
- It has a positive effect on the aura of a person, adjusting the emotional background and removing hysterical conditions.
- Due to regular use, sleep is normalized.
- The concentration of attention in the desired area increases, hyperactivity is neutralized.
- Improves the communicative qualities of a person and increases a positive attitude.
- Leuzea butter has proven itself in cosmetology. With it, skin diseases such as dermatitis and neurodermatitis are treated.
- Oil refreshes the skin. Increases elasticity and its natural protective functions, restores blood circulation in soft tissues.
- Owners of weak, dull and thin hair levzea oil will help restore the structure of damaged curls. At the same time, the oil additionally reduces the oily hair at the roots.
- Relieves swelling and inflammation of delicate skin with insect bites.
Ingestion
The highest quality oil, bought for a decent amount, is not forbidden to use inside. To strengthen the heart muscle and normalize the upset gastrointestinal tract, the following proportions are recommended: for five large tablespoons of honey, add the same amount of jam or jam to 10 drops of leuzea oil. Use half a teaspoon twice a day after meals, drinking with juice or tea.
How to get rid of a hangover
Combine one drop of Levzea essential oil with a pinch of finely ground salt. Pour tomato juice or fat-free kefir into a standard 200 ml mug. Add salt with essential oil to the drink. Drink several times during the day at intervals of a couple of hours.
Overcome stress? Will help leuzea
There are a great many recipes with lewsee oil to relieve tension and soothe. For example, an often used tool for relaxation is the aroma lamp.
To spread the aroma throughout the room, you will need about 2 drops of oil on an area of 20 square meters. meters. To increase the efficiency and activation of the processes of thinking, you can mix leuzea with lemon and pine oils in equal proportions.
At the end of a hard day's work, an ideal massage for relieving stress is a massage with lewzei oil. It is dangerous to apply undiluted essential oil to the skin and a burn may result. Therefore, in 4 drops of neutral oil, for example, jojoba, add 6 drops of ether from the leuzea and 4 drops of lavender. Rub the resulting aromatic cocktail with neat movements into the temples, the back of the head and massage the hands well. Such a procedure will relieve fear, fatigue and increase confidence.
The following recipe is for bath lovers. To combine business with pleasure, 3 drops of leuzea oil and 3 drops of ylang-ylang are enough. Add the oil concentrate to the emulsifier: bath salt, milk or honey. Pour the mixture into a warm bath and lie in it for no more than 20 minutes before bedtime.
Beauty Recipes
Every woman wants to have beautiful and young skin without flaws. And here the essential assistant is the essential oil of Leuzea.
A mask will help improve the condition of tired skin, give it freshness and even out tone. Recipe: for 20 ml of neutral oil (peach, grape seed or any other suitable skin) you will need:
- 2 drops of Leuzea oil;
- 6 drops of chamomile;
- 2 drops of sandalwood.
Mask for dry skin type:
- 2 drops of Leuzea product;
- 4 drops of sandalwood oil;
- 2 drops of citrus ether.
For owners of oily skin, the following recipe from oils is suitable:
- 4 drops - levsee;
- 4 drops - citrus;
- 2 drops - almonds.
Apply the oil mixture prepared in advance to clean and dry skin for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Neurodermatitis will help to cure 20-minute compresses on the affected skin with levzea oil. On 20 ml of base add 10-14 drops of essential oil.
Aroma combing will help grow luxurious hair. Dip the ends of the wooden hair comb in a mixture of levs and incense. Comb curls from roots to tips before bedtime. This will strengthen the hair structure.
To nourish the hair follicles for a while before washing the hair, apply a special mask to the scalp:
- 30 ml of olive oil;
- 3 drops of Leuzea oil;
- 1 chicken yolk.
Withstand the composition for half an hour. Wash and dry naturally.
Application Sensations
The oil mixture with Leuzea ether when applied to the skin causes a slight cooling tingling sensation for several minutes. Do not be scared - the reaction is natural.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of levzea essential oil are:
- An allergic reaction to the components of the essential oil.
- With an increase in dosage, it can cause irritation on the skin.
- Individual intolerance.
- Children's age up to 6 years: negatively affects the mental state of the child.
- Use with caution during pregnancy and lactation.
Since the oil is phototoxic, to avoid burns to the skin, it is not recommended to apply the mixture with leuzea oil less than an hour before exposure to direct sunlight.