In medicine, everyday life and cosmetology, various essential oils filled with the energy of nature have been used for a long time. One of the most popular is fir essential oil, which has a beneficial effect on human health.
Fir Essential Oil Application in Cosmetology
- Widely used in masks and creams for wrinkles and sagging skin. They are used to eliminate increased oiliness and inflammatory processes on the surface of the epidermis.
- Fir essential oil is a key component of remedies for fungal infections of the feet.
- The remedy eliminates the smell of sweat, you just need to mix a few drops of oil with 10-20 ml of vodka, apply to a cotton pad and wipe the problem areas of the body.
- Positively affects the health and beauty of hair.
Fir Essential Oil Properties in Medicine
The unique composition of fir essential oil helps get rid of various diseases.
- Used against pain in muscles, joints and after dental procedures.
- It is an excellent antibacterial agent. Ointments, gels and balms containing fir essential oil are successfully used in first aid for open wounds.
- In demand in the treatment of infectious respiratory diseases.
- It is recommended to add a few drops with a spruce aroma to the massage oil. This helps stimulate the activity of the cardiovascular system.
Do not rub fir essential oil on young children. It will increase the child’s heart rate, which will be difficult for him to cope with.
The product will create an antibacterial layer on surfaces if you add a few drops to the water during wet cleaning. A pleasant bonus will be the aroma of freshness, which will remain in the room for a long time.
Properties
Fir essential oil cannot be used in its pure form. Only as an additional component in the composition of the base mass.
It is practically colorless. Upon closer inspection, a slight yellowish tint can be seen. The aroma is cold with woody notes.
The characteristic spruce smell of the oil easily combines with other oils, not muffling their aroma, but filling it with freshness.
Fir oil, added to a bath with warm water, soothes the nervous system, relieves fatigue and has a positive effect on muscles and joints, stimulates blood flow, treats neuralgia and skin diseases. Inhalations with it are used in the treatment of laryngitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. This is an indispensable tool during seasonal respiratory infections. Only the correct use of the product can improve a person’s health from their toes to the ends of their hair.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to use:
- on an empty stomach;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- with epilepsy;
- with kidney diseases, gastritis and peptic ulcer disease of any type;
- if there is a predisposition to allergic reactions;
- in childhood. Prohibitions are due to the strongest concentration of the product.
How to use correctly
Use is allowed only in diluted form. It is mixed with other oils and solutions, added to cosmetic products. The dosage of the product is limited to a few drops. For example, for an aromatic bath, 5-7 drops are enough, to reduce pain, 10-12 drops of oil per 15 grams of base are needed. If taken internally, no more than 1 drop per day after meals. Fir essential oil can be used in its pure form pointwise against acne and acne. A bottle of fir essential oil should be in every home. This is an excellent remedy for the treatment and prevention of many diseases.
