Many people like lilacs. And this is absolutely nothing surprising. It pleases us with magnificent flowers and a wonderful pleasant aroma. True, not everyone knows what medicinal properties lilac oil has. But it can help the body cope with many diseases.
Lilac oil. Indications for use
So, more details. Lilac oil is most often used for joint diseases (rheumatism, gout, arthritis). The drug is also used in the treatment of bronchitis, colds, sore throats, flu, as a means for inhalation. In aromatherapy, lilac oil is used to increase sexual desire, female and male libido. Some skin diseases are also treated with this herbal preparation. In addition, this aroma relieves stress and all kinds of nervous disorders.
Infused and Essential Oil
These funds must be distinguished. Infused lilac oil is a rather complex substance. What does it mean? This is not just a “poor relative” of essential oil. Their properties are not identical. Although similar. The infused oil perfectly complements the essential, as it can absorb those plant substances that are absent in the essential oil.
Oils differ from each other not only in quality, but also in the method of production. Essential oil is extracted from the plant itself. Absolutely nothing is added to it. Infused oil is obtained from leaves and flowers placed in a container filled with vegetable oil. It is stored for about three weeks in a warm place. The darkened leaves and flowers are removed, replaced with fresh batches until all the aroma is absorbed into the base oil. Until then, until it gains maximum strength.
The use of essential oil
And now in order. Lilac essential oil is extracted from its tree bark. Its use can significantly reduce joint and muscle pain, as well as alleviate the symptoms of respiratory diseases, and with prolonged use as inhalation, completely get rid of them. Headaches and chills with a cold are relieved by rubbing whiskey with oil. Exciting bright aroma successfully eliminates sexual disorders. It treats oil and skin inflammations - purulent acne, acne, boils. In addition, it perfectly tones and has an antibacterial and antiviral effect. You can mix lilac oil with other oils as well. The main thing to remember is that you should use it only externally.
Lilac essential oil is quite economical. For aroma lamps only five drops are needed, for aroma baths - three, for aroma lacuna - two. Five drops of lilac oil is added to the massage oil (ten grams). In the inhaler - two drops. For the compress, you need four drops per ten grams of alcohol. Three to four drops per five milligrams are added to cosmetics. In colognes, perfumes and soaps, oil is added for perfumery purposes. In a word, this tool is multifunctional.
Insist oil at home
The next option. You can make infused lilac oil at home. To do this, pick flowers in May. Let them dry in the sun, and then under a canopy. You can use both purple and white flowers. They contain not only essential oils, but also syringin (a special glycoside) and other organic substances.
Harvest leaves during flowering. Only now they need to be dried immediately in the shade (in a well-ventilated room or in the open air). Leaves, like flowers, have a healing and anti-inflammatory effect.
In equal proportions, mix the leaves with flowers. Three hundred grams of the mixture is poured with a liter of sunflower oil. Insists on the window sill in a glass container for a month. The rays of the sun should fall on the oil layer. Do not forget to shake the tincture from time to time. After a month, strain it and hide it in a cupboard.
Useful Tips
Lilac oil is endowed with very useful properties. The main thing is not to harm yourself. For example, pay attention to the fact that this remedy can treat skin diseases, but if you need to do rubbing, skin areas prone to boils and rashes must be bypassed.
Before applying oil to the skin, warm it lightly in a water bath. Just observe the precautions. The temperature should not be higher than forty degrees. If you treat small joints of the feet and hands, try using warm baths.
Flowers and leaves must be collected in a forested area or outside the city. In general, away from factories and roads.
Follow these recommendations and you will get a great medicine. The main thing is to know how to use it correctly. Pay attention also to individual tolerance. For people prone to allergic reactions, it is advisable to consult a doctor before using the oil.