In Addition To Vitamins, These 4 Essential Oils Are Also Believed To Restore Body Stamina

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JAKARTA - During this pandemic, essential oils have become one of the most important products for some people. Many use the oil from these plants as a room deodorizer as well as a part of their health rituals.

Referring to the official statement from Bonnels, Friday, September 10, one of the local brands that presents natural products, essential oils can not only provide a relaxing effect. To find out more, VOI has summarized some of the health benefits of essential oils.

Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil has antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant potential that can help relieve respiratory problems such as coughs, colds, sore throats, to sinusitis.

Peppermint oil

Peppermint oil also has benefits that can help relieve breathing, because the menthol in peppermint acts as an expectorant that can remove mucus and reduce congestion. In addition, the menthol in peppermint has the function of reducing pain in the head during migraines.

Peppermint can also help reduce other migraine symptoms such as light sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting. Some studies show that applying peppermint oil to the forehead and temples helps relieve stress headaches.

lemon oil

Lemon oil has various benefits, including helping relieve sore throats, colds, calming the mind, and treating pain. Lemon oil is also known to help with fevers quickly.

In addition to containing antimicrobials and antioxidants, lemon oil is also anti-inflammatory which has benefits to help overcome respiratory problems and increase immunity.

Launching Healthline, lemon oil also has benefits for skin health. Lemon oil can be used to kill harmful bacteria on the skin, such as Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli. These benefits make lemon oil good mixed with water to clean wounds.

Lavender oil

Having a soft and soothing aroma, lavender oil is known to contain anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antidepressant, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties. This row of contents can help the wound healing process and reduce pain after tonsillectomy surgery in children.

More than that, lavender oil can also help provide a relaxing effect, improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety and stress, and reduce pain during menstruation. Using lavender oil with a diffuser or directly applied to the body at night can help calm the mind, so that you sleep better. The body feels more relaxed and fit in the morning.