Let's talk today about neroli oil. The unusual name of the oil is not tied to any plant or tree, as we are used to. According to legend, neroli oil got its name in honor of Anna Maria, the Italian princess - Countess Neroli. She simply adored this oil and used it instead of perfume, perfumed things for them and regularly took baths with neroli oil. Fragrant with a floral aroma, it attracted the attention of men and aroused the envy of women.
This oil is obtained by the steam distillation method of orange tree petals . To get 800 grams of oil, you need to collect a whole ton of petals! For this reason, neroli essential oil is quite expensive. Produce it in Italy, France, Portugal and Morocco.
Composition of Neroli Oil
The following components were found in the composition of this essential oil: esters - camphene, pinene, octimene, nerol, geraniol, dipentene, farnesol, linalool, eugenol, nerolidol, jasmone, terpenes, nitrogen compounds, natural alcohols.
The oil has a delicate bitter-floral aroma. Due to the sophistication and sophistication of this smell, it is used in the manufacture of perfumes of the highest class. In addition, for therapeutic purposes, neroli oil is also used.
The use of neroli oil
This product has general strengthening and antiviral properties, due to which it is effectively used for herpes and flu. Also, the oil also has antispasmodic and anticonvulsant effects.
It regulates the functioning of the digestive system, eliminates the enzymatic deficiency and normalizes the processes of the excretory system. Oil is considered decongestant and diuretic.
In addition, it is a good tranquilizer that has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and relieves stress. This is an excellent remedy for insomnia, including with depressive conditions. Oil also helps with headaches, dizziness, neuralgia, neurosis, hysteria, fears and other nervous and mental disorders, gives a sense of peace.
Neroli oil also has a good effect on the cardiovascular system, reducing heart rate, potentiating coronary blood flow, healing arrhythmias, stimulating blood circulation, and tone the body. In addition, it is also a powerful anti-sclerotic agent.
This oil, among other things, is also a good antispasmodic, having the ability to calm the intestines, help with diarrhea and colitis. You can use oil as a stimulating digestion or carminative.
In the genital area, neroli, whose essential oil is considered an aphrodisiac, will help to relax, relieve emotional depression, fight impotence and frigidity, being a powerful sexual stimulant.
Oil for those women will be very useful, since it normalizes the functioning of the endocrine system and can alleviate PMS, pain during menstruation and correct menstrual irregularities. It has a calming and mild analgesic effect during menopause.
Often, neroli oil is often used in cosmetology as an external agent, since it is considered a wonderful antiseptic. And it perfectly softens and rejuvenates the skin, gives an unusual floral aroma, smoothes wrinkles, and helps irritated skin. This oil is especially useful for dry, aging, sensitive skin.
With the help of this oil, vascular asterisks, postpartum stretch marks and filamentous veins can be eliminated , and it will help heal cracks. With skillful use, even such complex phenomena as eczema, acne and herpes can be treated.
The thing is that oil is able to influence the regeneration of skin cells and the speedy growth of young and healthy cells. Therefore, this oil is useful both for the skin and for nails and hair. Neroli oil nourishes the cells, giving strength to the nails and elasticity to the hair. Its disinfecting effect will help get rid of peeling of the scalp and dandruff, inflammation around the nails and burrs. It should be noted that neroli oil is perfectly combined with oils of orange, bergamot, styrax, jasmine, coriander, ylang-ylang, lavender, lime, rose, lemon, palmarosa, sandalwood, pelargonium, petite-graine, rosemary.
Ways to use the oil
Under stress, you can simply drip oil on a napkin and inhale it.
Add up to 7 cap. butter (with the addition of cream, milk, salt or honey). Bath time is gradually increased from 5 minutes. up to half an hour.
For massages and rubbing mix 10 g of base oil with 5-7 cap. neroli. This is useful for blood circulation, digestion, respiration, inflammation of the muscles, connective and nerve tissues and for the general condition of the body.
Compresses require 5-7 cap. and 100 grams of water. In this solution, the cotton fabric is moistened and applied to the area of the skin over the diseased organ, which provides anti-inflammatory, decongestant, analgesic and antispasmodic effects.
Inside, use up to 3 drops of oil, mixing it with honey.
For hair care, 1-2 drops are dripped onto a comb, hair is combed in all directions.
To strengthen the nails, they drip onto the nail bed drop by drop, rubbed with light finger movements.
For women's health, especially women after 35, a bath with the following composition is useful: 4 cap. Neroli oil, 2 cap. bergamot oil and peppermint oil, 3 cap. sandalwood oil. The oils are mixed, poured into water and take a bath for half an hour at 37-38 degrees water. A bath will help normalize the endocrine background, significantly increase sensuality and serve as an excellent tonic for the skin.
With a restless dream, 1-2 cap. oils drip onto a damp cloth, put near the bed or on the battery.
Contraindications for the use of neroli oil
This oil has a relaxing effect. Therefore, in situations where you need a clear head, reaction speed and concentration, refrain from using this oil, since it can act as a light sleeping pill.
During pregnancy, you need to be very careful about the use of this tool. The use of oil is not recommended, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy.
It is not recommended to use this oil to those people who have undergone chemotherapy for cancer.