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Everlasting List of the Uses of Valerian Root Oil and Arachis Oil
Posted: May 19, 2015
Essential oils are extracted from various herbs & plants and their parts like stem, flowers, roots, bark, seeds and many more. From ancient time to till now, these are broadly used for serving various purposes of the mankind and other species. These oils play an important role for curing various disorders which are dangerous for our health.
Valerian, botanically known as Valeriana officinalis which comes from Valerianaceae family is a perennial flowering plant. This plant has sweet scented white or pink flowers which bloom in the season of summer. By utilizing the process of steam distillation, the Valerian root oil is extracted.
In the sixteenth century, the extract of the flower of Valerian plants was used as a perfume. At the time of ancient Rome & Greece, Valerian was popular as a highly acclaimed medicinal herb. Valerian is also an effective herb with high medicinal values and it has carminative, antispasmodic, and stimulating properties.
Owing to the sedative property of the, it is highly effective for the treatment of insomnia. For curing the sleep disorders this oil is a highly acclaimed alternative to prescription drugs because it is a safe and effects gently on the human body. For the different psycho-spiritual and depression problems the oil is used because it is a good promoter of calming effect on anxiety. The unique aroma is trusted as a good fighter of anxiety, seizures, neuralgia, stresses caused by emotion, mental strain, restlessness, trauma and tension. It is also renown that the sleeping difficulties and anxiety caused by premenstrual concerns is easily treated by it.
For the treatment of rheumatism, migraine pains, gout pains, and headaches, these oils are used massively. With its antispasmodic properties, the oil of Valerian is also widely applied in the healing of muscular spasms. Adding 2-3 drops of this oil to your bath water can help you to fight against various painful conditions effectively.
It can be used by adding it whig skin cream for the treatment of scaly dry skin. Owing to the antibacterial property, the Valerian essential oil is broadly used in the various remedies for burns, open sores, eczema, bruises, psoriasis, itchiness, boils, acne, scars, cuts, wounds, insect bites, stings, etc. Additionally, the oil of Valerian provides coolness to the skin rapidly due to its soothing effect.
Arachis oil, find popularity as Peanut oil and it is highly acclaimed due to its effectiveness to reduce the level of cholesterol, secure heart health, boost cognitive function, prevent cancer, improving the neurological system, strengthening the immunity, lowering the blood pressure level, and to secure the skin. The botanical name of the Arachis is Arachis Hypogaea.
The color of Arachis essential oil is clear and the odor is nutty, fatty and light. It is extracted from the nuts by making use of the cold pressed method. Owing to its high monounsaturated content, this oil is considered more healthy than other saturated oils. It is also an excellent anti-oxidant, moisturizer and highly nutritious.
In a wide range of skin care products, Arachis oil is used due to its moisturizing property and richness of Vitamin A. This oil is also beneficial for the treatment of various skin disorders like acne and blackheads. It is low in saturated fats, contains various essential fatty acids, has a zero percentage of cholesterol, that mark it as one of the best and healthiest cooking oil. Arachis essential oil contains the optimum amount of vitamin E & anti-oxidant
Heart diseases are the major issue of health in modern time, but we can overcome on it by utilizing the Arachis oil in our regular diet because Arachis oil contains monounsaturated fatty acid, such as Oleic acid, that helps in increasing 'good cholesterol', renown as HDL, in our blood.
Poonam is a writer by profession and has been writing for last 10 years about various digital marketing services, IT software, healthcare solutions, etc.