Lotus essential oil - properties and applications

Among the inhabitants of the East, as well as practicing aromatherapy, there is such an opinion: lotus oil has a positive effect, as it can give vitality and energy to the body. It is also used in cosmetology, relaxing and medical practices; the latter can be useful to people suffering from chronic bronchial diseases.

Oil is extracted from its petals. From grade to grade, its properties basically do not change, but the use of oil of different flowers is slightly different. The only thing that is important is that the oil must be collected just before sunrise, since at this time the flowers are especially fragrant. Damaging the plant, you can lose the healing effect of the oil. The flower as a whole is very, very useful: what are the roots, what are the seeds, what are the leaves and petals. Let's talk about this in more detail.

Main types

The red lotus - a symbol of modern India - is famous for its amazing amount of various vitamins and substances that benefit the body. In addition to the effect of rejuvenation, the flower promotes metabolic processes, normalizes the functioning of the liver and pancreas.

Blue lotus - grows in southern countries; since ancient times, it was a common component for the manufacture of perfumes, as well as various kinds of ritual acts. In addition to all this, the flower is capable of exerting a psychotropic effect, although in the medicine of the East it is still added to dry red wine and teas.

What is the use of oil?

In ancient times, it was sacred to the people of India, as it helped to blossom a person like a flower, clarified the mind and opened the heart of love. They were also previously treated for cramps, various kinds of pain, diarrhea, and restored the work of the heart. Nowadays, it is still used for various purposes, namely:

1. With bronchial diseases, for example, asthma, as it helps to cleanse and open the lungs.
2. If you have recently experienced stress, severe shock, depression, or suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome. An aromatherapy session (for example, in the bathroom) with this component will help restore peace and strength, increase your tone, work capacity, and also inspire your work capacity. Lotus oil energizes, gives a feeling of vigor and a surge of strength; these are just a few of the reasons why it is used during massage.
3. Helps to cope with muscle cramps and pains.
4. It can increase libido, oil is considered a strong aphrodisiac.
5. It is widely used as a means of strengthening the body as a whole, antiseptic, hemostatic and diuretic.
6. Itching, irritation will soothe.
7. Lotus oil can be used to get rid of cellulite.

Lotus oil is a valuable component that, as you may have noticed, is used to prevent and treat many problems, both physical and cosmetic, as well as mental. Let us also consider the use of this product in home cosmetology.

Cosmetology and lotus oil

Lotus oil is widely used in cosmetology due to its unique properties, such as:

1. Renewing and softening the skin, solving the problems of dryness and aging.
2. For oily skin, this is nutrition and hydration of the skin, its cleansing, as well as improving the structure.

In addition, lotus oil can have many other positive effects, which makes it a very valuable component in the home.

The oil is applicable for any type of skin, as its effect as a whole can be characterized as complex. The main action is considered to be the improvement of tissue metabolism where it is applied. It helps nourish, protect the epidermis and rejuvenate the skin.All this together makes lotus oil a truly wonderful tool, an indispensable assistant to any beauty.

It is worth noting the structure of the product - delicate, light and thin. The oil is simply applied to the skin and quickly absorbed, leaving no trace of greasy; at the same time, it is important to dilute it with something before use: another oil is preferable, but water is also suitable. This is because it can cause allergies.

Oil is actively used in massage therapy, facial massage is especially useful with its use: in this case, the effect will be longer and come faster. Its excellent method of application will also be adding it to masks, creams and serums: enhancing the effect of the mixtures you love will be very noticeable.

Strengthening nails is another option for using such a useful component. When mixed with other oils (peach, for example), it is useful to rub it into the base of the nail, into the cuticle. It also helps to strengthen hair.

Contraindications

It is not allowed to use by pregnant or lactating mothers, and it is also not worth using it on children. Avoid contact with mucous membranes.

Before using the oil, consult your doctor.

Lotus tea

Mostly used in Chinese medical practice, it is not so common in Russia, although this is not very fair: the drink is able to invigorate, cheer up. To make tea, both petals and whole flowers, roots, leaves and even stamens are used. One option is green tea with lotus. He has a special aftertaste, which, however, not everyone can appreciate, although getting used to it is not at all difficult if you drink it regularly. It is very, very useful: in addition to the properties already mentioned, it promotes weight loss, improves metabolism, removes toxins, and also, according to some scientists, stimulates the growth of mammary glands. There is also the following opinion: if you drink the broth constantly, the body will become so strong that a person can live for more than a hundred years.

Another recipe is preparing a decoction of lotus leaves. This is a purely Chinese recipe, they call it that. It is important to remember this particular recipe: it fully, unlike ordinary tea, reveals its healing properties. How to do this? Very easy. In the teapot, pour tea leaves from the lotus, pouring all boiled, pre-filtered water. Wrap the bowl with a towel so that the tea warms up as best as possible. After a few minutes, pour the tea into another teapot, a ceramic one - it will reveal the taste much better; dilute the infusion again with boiled water, wrap in a towel and leave for a couple of minutes. Now you can drink the resulting tea. The recipe helps relieve stress, especially if you drink with a teaspoon of sugar.

It is useful to drink such teas with honey to strengthen immunity, with hawthorn for weight loss.

Recipes

1. Recipe 1: mix lotus oil with avocado oil in a ratio of 3 drops / teaspoon. It is taken with bronchitis and asthma three times a day.
2. Recipe 2: base oil (jojoba, avocado, cinnamon, grape seed) mixed with lotus or mint, grapefruit. Apply everything with a thick layer to the desired area of ​​the body, rub it for about 10-12 minutes with fast circular movements to the heart, or (which is simpler) rubbing movements. This recipe will help with cellulite.
3. Recipe 3: inhalations with this oil have a very good effect - just a few drops can be added to water.