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Health
Essential oils have been around for cen- turies, fighting everything, whether we’re talking essential oils for anxiety and depres- sion to essential oils for arthritis and aller- gies, so the idea of using them to fight infection is not anything new.
They’ve been used to stave off anything from disease-causing bacteria and viruses to fungus.
Ultimately, evidence shows that antibac- terial essential oils can effectively kill bacte- ria without becoming resistant to it making, them great antibacterial and antimicrobial resources.
Cinnamon, oregano, thyme and tea tree oils are some of the most effective antibac- terial essential oils for fighting bacterial in- fections. Let’s start with:
Cinnamon Oil
The cinnamon plant is used in a few dif- ferent ways to produce medicinally beneficial
products. Forexample, you’re probably fa- miliar with common cinnamon spice that’s sold in nearly every grocery store in the U.S. Cinnamon oil is a bit different because it’s a much more potent “extract” form of the plant that contains special compounds not found in the dried spice.
There are two primary types of cinnamon oils available on the market: cinnamon bark oil and cinnamon leaf oil.
Some of the most researched health ben- efits of cinnamon oil include:
•Decreases inflammation •Increases circulation
•Fights viruses
•Fights free radicals
•Relieves depression •Stimulates the immune system •Stimulates libido
•Fights parasites
9 Cinnamon Oil Uses
1. HEART HEALTH-BOOSTER
Cinnamon oil can naturally help keep arter- ies clear and free from dangerous plaque buildup thanks to its cir- culation-boost- ing abilities.
Because cinnamon helps foster nitric oxide production, it’s beneficial for people with heart disease or who have suffered from a heart attack or stroke. It also contains antiplatelet compounds that further benefit arterial health.
2. NATURAL APHRODISIAC
Poor circulation also has negative effects when it comes to low libido and erectile dys- function. A major cause of low libido is aged, clogged arteries since this makes it difficult for the reproductive organs to receive enough blood, oxygen and nutrients.
Compounds in cinnamon oil act like natu- ral prescription drugs for erectile dysfunc- tion; for example, Viagra works by influencing enzymes in the nitric oxide path- way to increase blood flow. This makes cin- namon oil a natural remedy for impotence.
3. CONTROLS BLOOD SUGAR AND INSULIN RELEASE
Cinnamon has positive effects on insulin release,
which means it
can help keep
blood sugar stable
and prevent chronic fatigue, moodiness, sugar cravings and overeating.
Inhaling cinnamon essential oil can also help keep cravings away and possibly make you feel full faster too.
Try using a diffuser at home and allowing cinnamon oil’s smell to waft through your dining room, or you can add a couple drops to your chest, wrists and clothes.
4. HEALS SKIN
Effective at treating skin conditions such as rashes, acne and infections, you can mix cinnamon essential oil with a carrier oil (like coconut oil) and apply it to the skin to take advantage of its antimicrobial capacity.
5. CAN HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS
Cinnamon is
gaining a reputa-
tion for being a fat-
burning food and
valuable tool for
weight loss. With
its ability to bal-
ance blood sugar
levels and improve the taste of foods without any added sugar, it’s effective for curbing a sweet tooth.
Unstable blood sugar can lead to overeat- ing, low energy and weight gain, but adding
cinnamon oil to fruit, tea, oats, baked goods or smoothies helps slow the rate at which glu- cose is released into the blood.
6. REDUCES ULCERS
Cinnamon essential oil holds a beneficial compound called eugenol that can help re- duce ulcers. Eurgenol is able to combat some of the gastric effects of a poor diet to reduce pain associated with ulcer symptoms, the number of ulcers that develop, and their in- tensity in terms of causing legions in the skin or mucous membranes that fail to heal.
7. FIGHTS PARASITES
Studies have found that cinnamon oil in- hibits growth of certain harmful parasites, making with an excellent parasite treatment. Along with other oils like thyme, oregano oil and cumin, cinnamon essential oil is consid- ered one of the best oils for stopping mycelial parasite growth even when used in very small quantities.
8. TREATS SORE THROATS
Cinnamon oil can help prevent mucus buildup and clear nasal passages. Try drinking a combina- tion of hot lemon water, honey and cinnamon oil first thing in the morning to curb cravings, give you a pick-me-up and raise immune function.
These ingredients also work together to fight inflammation and reduce pain, making them a perfect sore throat remedy or cure for mouth sores, toothaches or a cold.
9. HELPS TREAT OR PREVENT HEADACHES
Because the active compounds in cinna- mon oil help increase circulation by expand- ing blood vessels, headache pain can be reduced by diffusing cinnamon essential oil in your home or inhaling it, making it an easy- to-use headache remedy.
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