Ginger has a lot of beneficial properties for the human body, but you can use not only the root of the plant, but also oil made from it. Make the product yourself is quite possible, if you follow the recipe.
Beneficial features
Ginger oil has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and analgesic properties, improves the digestive system. It is considered safe, but you can not use it on the skin or drink undiluted, because a concentrated product can cause a strong allergic reaction. With individual sensitivity, skin rash or nausea may occur. If the oil has never been used before, then it is necessary to check the reaction in one small area of the skin, for example, on the back of the hand.
You can add ginger essential oil in the compositions against abdominal pain and swelling. To quickly remove the signs of indigestion, you should try to pour a few drops of oil into a glass of warm water and drink the resulting solution.
In diluted form, the product helps to reduce acne and inflammation on the skin, destroys the microbes that cause them. Its composition contains powerful antioxidants that can protect the skin from the negative effects of the environment. If you add a little oil to the face cream and use it regularly, you may notice a decrease in the number of wrinkles.
Ginger couples help with respiratory problems:
- asthma;
- shortness of breath;
- cough;
- nasal congestion.
The product can be used as part of inhalation, drip oil into boiling water and inhale vapors. It works well as a decongestant, so it helps to clear the mucus of the lungs, bronchi and sinuses.
In China, the described product has long been used as a medicine in traditional medicine for heart problems. Today science has proven its real good. It has been found that ginger oil helps reduce cholesterol in the blood, reduces the risk of clots and clots, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease and strokes.
It is also known that this product activates the metabolism, which allows the body to burn calories faster. If you drink a mug of warm water with a few drops of ginger oil after a meal, then this tool will help the body to digest food faster, without putting fat on the sides and buttocks.
The wonderful aroma of ginger helps to calm the nerves, gives strength to cope with stress and anxiety. Pairs of ginger oil very quickly affect the brain, raise mood. It is worth adding a few drops of the product to the bath water or using it in the sprayer, after a while the positive effect will become obvious.
If you put a drop of ginger oil on your wrist or behind your ears, you can get rid of naknosti rolls. As an alternative to medicines, if a person feels really bad while flying or traveling by car, it is worth rubbing a little of herbal remedies into your palms and holding your hands over your nose and mouth, inhaling the fumes.
You can add a little oil to the shampoo. It improves blood circulation in the scalp, activates the hair follicles, and, accordingly, hair growth. Ginger oil also has antifungal effect, therefore it is an inexpensive dandruff remedy.
Contraindications and harm
Despite the huge number of beneficial properties for the body, ginger oil has contraindications, and it is not only individual intolerance. Do not use the product to the following people:
- pregnant and lactating mothers;
- patients with fever;
- those who have dermatological problems;
- people with a diseased liver;
- patients with gastric ulcer.
Children under seven years old do not add ginger oil to their diet. This product is also contraindicated for people taking high blood pressure medications to improve blood clotting. On an empty stomach to drink oil is prohibited to all.
Application options
Ginger oil can be used for cosmetic and medical purposes. It has a beneficial effect on the skin of the face and hair, helps with weight loss.
For hair
To be honest, everyone prefers to use natural products to take care of beauty and health, since such products are enriched with minerals, vitamins and other nutrients that are well absorbed by the body. Ginger oil is one of the gifts of nature, very effective for hair. It is saturated with vitamins, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus, which provide nourishment and strengthening of hair follicles. Regular use of the product prevents hair loss. Ginger oil helps to cope with dandruff, has the necessary stimulating effect on the roots, has powerful nutritional and antimicrobial properties.
For the mask you will need two tablespoons of ginger essential oil and water. They are mixed together and rubbed into the hair roots. Leave for half an hour, and then wash off. It is allowed to use such solution twice a week, but not more often.
Ginger oil in combination with olive perfectly nourishes and strengthens the hair, so that they grow healthy and thick. 5-6 drops of ginger are dripped into a small amount of olive oil, stirred well and rubbed into the roots and scalp. Hold for long, a few minutes, then wash off. The result will be noticeable if you repeat the procedure several times a week.
Lemon juice mixed with ginger oil has good antimicrobial properties. Together, the two components not only stimulate hair growth, but also restore ph balance. Vitamin C, folic acid and other useful nutrients are found in this product. Lemon juice makes hair smooth and shiny, completely removing dandruff. This mask is used twice a week.
Often, ginger oil is mixed with onions, which are rich in sulfur and very useful for hair roots, as it normalizes blood flow and stimulates growth. Antimicrobial properties help to get rid of infections of the scalp, a mask with grated onions also prevents the premature appearance of gray hair. For one grated onion, two tablespoons of butter are sufficient. This mask lasts up to twenty minutes, then you need to wash your head well. However, the tool has a significant drawback; after using it, the onion smell is not so easy to wash off the hair and it can appear again if water gets on the head.
You can replace the onions with garlic, add coconut and some milk to the mask to the ginger oil. Together, these ingredients perfectly nourish the ends and roots of hair, making them healthy.
When losing weight
Receptors in the human nose can perceive more than a trillion odors and activate various body parts through flavors. When essential oil molecules are inhaled, a specific area is stimulated, which is responsible for the emotional, physical or psychological component. Mood, heartbeat and blood pressure, motivation change almost instantly.
So, if a person is struggling with constant cravings for sweet foods, with fatigue and bad mood, he needs to use ginger oil, which, in turn, will push sluggish metabolism.Regular inhalation of the aroma of this oil dulls the feeling of hunger. In addition, the tool can be dripped in small quantities into tea in order to achieve a similar effect.
For massage
Massage oil helps to relax the body and soothe the soul. Warming ginger oil massage is a great way to remove tension and muscle pain. It also moisturizes dry skin well. This recipe is very effective in dealing with stress and tension.
Its use is useful for relaxation, especially after a hard day, difficult work or workouts. Ginger oil can be used with a deep massage method. This will soothe the joints. A good tool will be a mixture of several oils in the following proportions:
- 10 drops of ginger ether;
- 8 drops of cardamom ether;
- 4 drops of orange extract;
- 1/4 cup almond oil.
All ingredients are mixed in a glass container. Used externally, applied first to the hands, and then rubbed on the body. After the massage, it is better to avoid direct sunlight.
How to make a tool at home?
To prepare the described product at home, you will need fresh plant root and base oil, which can be taken as olive oil, since it is the most useful and affordable. Root rubbed on a fine grater and pour oil. Put the container in the oven and torment them there for two hours. The mixture is then removed, allowed to cool slightly, decanted through a sieve or cheesecloth into a glass container and removed away from ultraviolet rays in a cool place. This oil is stored no more than six months.
Reviews
On the Internet there are numerous reviews that indicate the beneficial effect of this tool on the human body. Girls notice improvements in hair growth and scalp condition after repeated use of masks, in which ginger oil is one of the main components.
The general positive effect on the body has tea with this product, which perfectly activates the metabolic process, improves metabolism, helps not to gain weight. The most important thing - you can not use too much ginger extract, because then there may be a rash and itching, this is how the body reacts to an excess of funds.
In the next video you will find recipes for ginger hair masks.
