Guaiac tree, a photo of which can be seen in this article, is a plant up to 15 m in height. Belongs to the family of leaf leaves. This tree grows in Western India, South and Central America.
The bark of the tree has a light gray tint, is characterized by colorful bluish-purple flowers. After flowering, the guaiac tree is covered with fruits that have a bright yellow hue. Wood wood has a fairly high density, after removing which after a while its color changes from light gray to green. Such characteristics of the cortex are associated with the fact that the processes of oxidation of the resin contained in it begin.
Guaiac wood essential oil
Oil from wood is extracted through the distillation method. Characteristically, the oil is almost solid, it can be compared with candied honey. This consistency is usually achieved at room temperature. Being melted at 40-50 degrees, it is able to remain in a supercooled state for a long time. The oil is the owner of a unique aroma with a touch of vanilla, rose and violet.
Characteristics and methods of use
Aromatherapy is not the only environment where guaiac wood is used. The essential oil of this plant is also used for combination with food.
The natural remedy has anti-inflammatory and pathogenic characteristics. The use of essential oil helps improve blood circulation. Sometimes doctors advise young mothers to consume guaiac oil during breastfeeding to directly increase lactation. Oil can be used as a relaxing and calming agent.
Guaiac wood essential oil has occupied its niche in the industrial sector. In particular, it is used as an integral component in the manufacture of soaps, various drinks and food products. According to experts, oil is completely harmless to the human body.
The healing properties of guaiac wood essential oil are also used in pharmaceuticals. It has the following properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- painkiller;
- sweatshops;
- tightening;
- used as a laxative;
- diuretic;
- soothing;
- antiseptic.
From the components of guaiac wood, a special reagent is obtained by chemical means, which is necessary for studies such as occult blood urine analysis and fecal analysis.
Healing properties
Studies have shown that contributes to the elimination of symptoms and the treatment of a variety of diseases of the guaiac tree. The healing properties of the natural remedy are as follows:
- It blocks the formation of inflammation in the body, since guaiac oil inhibits gamma-interferon, which contributes to the onset of inflammation.
- This tool is effective for any skin inflammation.
- Dentists often recommend using a natural medicine as a painkiller to reduce toothache. As evidenced by numerous expert reviews, this tool adversely affects the pathogenic flora, which provokes the development of diseases in the oral cavity.
- This natural medicine is quite effective for menstruation, accompanied by pain. In such situations, you can mix the guaiac wood essential oil with other oils.
- During menopause, women are also often prescribed this drug, since guaiac oil helps normalize the formation of vaginal secretions.
- Oil is considered an excellent anti-stress agent because it has relaxing properties.
Thus, the guaiac tree contains a lot of positive substances, because of which it is also called the tree of life. Its essential oil helps to improve metabolism in the body, normalize the function of the epidermis, kidneys and intestines. As a rule, infusions and decoctions are made from this natural medicine for healing. With flatulence, doctors recommend guaiac wood to be added to a variety of mixed teas, which help to eliminate this problem.
Use in alternative medicine
As you know, the methods of alternative therapy are no less effective in treating a variety of diseases. Guaiac wood and juniper are widely used in folk medicine.
Ways of application:
- For colds, it is recommended to rub directly the chest and back with oil. Compresses can also be made: oil must be applied to gauze or cloth and applied overnight to the back.
- If a headache occurs, it is recommended to apply a small amount of the product to the whiskey and rub it a little.
The healing properties of juniper
Juniper oil has disinfecting and bactericidal characteristics. What is characteristic, preparations on this basis exhibit a rather intense diuretic effect, contribute to the purification of blood. And it should also be noted that drugs prepared on the basis of this plant component contribute to tissue regeneration.
Juniper berries are also quite widely used . They are used in the form of a diuretic.
Existing contraindications for the use of guaiac wood
Experts do not recommend the use of funds based on this component in the following groups:
- children
- women during maternity - only on the advice of a doctor;
- patients who have protracted forms of gastrointestinal diseases.
conclusions
It should be borne in mind that if you take this drug for several weeks, and there is no obvious improvement, then you need to visit a specialist. Doctors note that guaiac wood essential oil is not a toxic substance. But it should be understood that each patient’s organism is individual, so the symptoms of existing diseases can vary. Therefore, in order not to harm your health, it is better to consult a specialist before using any medication or alternative treatment.