Friday 8 March 2013

The Several Advantages!


There are various benefits that you can get with essential oils. Have you ever thought about the advantages that you can enjoy with these oils. A new name that has cropped up recently is Bitter Orange Oil.  It is widely used in perfumes all over the world. It is also used in the manufacturing of herbal medicine. The most common usage of bitter orange is linked with stroke, heart-rhythm disorders, heart attack, death and fainting. This oil is native to Tropical Asia, Africa and Mediterranean region including regions of Florida and California. Oil that is extracted from leaves of tree is called Petitgrain and that from flowers is known as Neroli. This oil is used for aromatherapy and cosmetic products and also for preparing food.

This oil is mostly used in the preparation of medicine and cooking. The extract of this oil is used in the preparation of dietary supplements as an appetite suppressant and fat loss aid. However, in Chinese medicine, it is used along with other herbs. It comprises of elements such as octopamine, tyramine metabolites N-methytyramine and substances that are similar to epinephrine. All these elements acts as a1 adrenergic receptor for boosting blood pressure, heart rate and constrict blood vessels.

In food preparation, it is commonly used as a flavouring agent. The fruit is used in the preparation of liqueurs like Curacao, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec and Cointreau and also for making marmalades. Being bitter and sour, it not used for eating purpose, except in Mexico and Iran.

There are several health benefits of this Cardamom oil that can be attributed to properties such as anti-microbial, neutralized unpleasant effects of chemotherapy, astringent, diuretic, reduces nausea, spasmodic, aphrodisiac, stimulant, antiseptic, stomachic and digestive.

This form of oil is extracted from the seeds of Cardamom that scientifically is known as Elettaria Cardamom. Cardamom needs no introduction because it is widely used by people all over the globe. It is one of the most preferred and admired spices that is used in a variety of preparations. Some of the most common constituents of this oil are Alpha Pinene, Neryl Acetate, Geraniol, Limonene, Beta Terpineol, Methyl hepteone, Heptacosane, Nerol, Linalool, Linayl Acetate, Terpinyl Acetate and Cymene amongst various others. It is not only used for culinary purpose but also as a mouth freshener. You simply need to browse through the web and choose the best oil within the price bracket that suits you.

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