Properties and applications of nettle oil

Nettle is a plant known from childhood to everyone, which leaves an indelible impression of itself in the form of unpleasant, stinging bumps. But how many times people have not burned it, no one even thinks to argue that this is a useless and unnecessary plant.

In its composition, nettle has essential nettle oil, which allows you to apply and use it in almost all types of decorative and medical cosmetics, medicines and just for aromatherapy. Rumor has it that nettle oils have a very good effect on human skin, minimizing problem and inflammatory areas, as well as on hair that becomes thicker and silky. And the most interesting thing is that this plant does not need to be planted specifically, most often it grows by itself, without any fertilizers and special care.

But at the same time, eradicating it from their plots, people do not even think about what a useful plant they “kill” with their own hands and deprive themselves of all the useful privileges of this product.

Nettle juice has a very good effect on immunity, increasing it, thus it helps to reduce the number of colds, it is used for bronchitis and sinus, and even for gastritis. Quite often, nettle is used in diabetes mellitus, since its action has a beneficial effect on the intestines, removing all accumulated toxins from it. If there are problems with the heart and blood vessels, the musculoskeletal system, nettle will be an excellent treatment option, which will soothe your heart and bring muscles to tone, relieve pain and fatigue, increase hemoglobin levels if it is not high enough.

Women, who often suffer from female problems, can also use this miracle plant, as it will help maintain the body's microflora. Very often, the beautiful sex is disturbed by abundant monthly “joys”, but with the help of nettle, they say that the intensity and soreness of the discharge can be kept under control.

Older women, namely, in the period when menopause approaches them, very often feel uncomfortable: constant flushes, which are accompanied by facial flushing, excessive sweating, and fever, can also be minimized with the help of nettle decoction. It will help to normalize the condition of a woman in such a period and make it invisible.

Hateful girls vascular mesh on the beautiful skin of the face or morning persistent swelling due to the fact that at night they drank a lot of fluid, pigmentation and swelling - all this will help to get rid of nettle essential oils. Just regularly wipe problem areas, over time from the problem areas will not remain a trace. For teens and people who suffer from acne, nettle can also help. It reduces comedones and all inflammatory processes that trigger one or other concomitant factors.

Will not remain without attention and the stronger sex. Men can also feel free to heal or maintain their health with nettle. Useful substances that are contained in the nettle, will help enhance blood circulation in the intimate zone of men and regulate potency. It also increases sexual desire, increases sperm count and improves reproductive function. Thus, decoctions, essential oils of nettle can be used to treat impotence.In addition, if the young man suffers from premature ejaculation, nettle extracts will help him to settle and increase the duration of sexual intercourse.

Very often, men are weak to the effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco substances. Therefore, most often their body is very polluted and intoxicated. Nettle - this is the tool that will help cleanse the body, relieve hangover syndrome, reduce nicotine addiction. For the treatment or prevention of diseases, as well as for personal care, tinctures and decoctions are most often used, but do not forget about the beneficial properties of the roots, seeds and stems of the nettle itself. To date, all this diversity can be found in the pharmacy or special phyto shops.

In order to prepare this wonderful medicine at home, you need to know from what exactly (from which part of the nettle) you need to make an elixir. The important moment before cooking is that you need to harvest correctly, otherwise the end result will not be the way we would like. If the goal is to prepare medicine from nettle leaves, then you should wait for the period when it will bloom. It is during this period nettle contains the largest supply of nutrients.

The leaves should be carefully separated from the stem, after which they should be laid in two layers to dry. A very important point is that leaves should be constantly turned over, otherwise they will turn black. After proper drying, nettle leaves remain useful for another two years.

Nettle seed medicine is made using practically the same technique. Seeds are collected when the plant is fully ripe, after which the buds are cut and dried for 5 days. After that you should thresh the buds to get the seeds, and then dry the seeds for a few more days.

One of the options for "extraction" of useful substances from nettle is the roots. They gather before the ripening and movement of nettle juice has gone. The roots must be cleaned, then crushed and dried in the sun. It is said that the roots are much more useful than the leaves themselves. It is also possible to make medicinal drugs from nettle juice.

Before you begin the preparation of this elixir, you need to start to determine the goal: the medical, cosmetic or prophylactic aspect. After that, you will need to decide on the amount of the desired product, because at any time you can do more than throw away the damaged medicine. And you can also add any other oils: chamomile, lemon, lavender, burdock - all that you want. But the main aspect is that any components of this medication may be allergenic reactions, so do not forget and check. It is necessary to drip a few drops of the solution on the back of the wrist.

One of the most simple and relatively quick recipes for the preparation of the essential oil of nettle is such a standard option as:

• nettle plants need to grind in a meat grinder or blender;
• then pour sunflower or olive oil;
• let this mixture stand until it begins to darken, it is advisable to store this mass in a cool, dark room; the approximate time for nettle oil to infuse is two weeks;
• all other ingredients can be added to your taste.

The resulting oil can be used for the treatment and care of hair. For example, the resulting mixture can be rubbed into the scalp before washing your hair or adding a few drops to shampoo or hair balm, after which you wash your hair in a familiar way - all this will give your hair a new life, they will become fresh, light and silky. Nobody canceled skin care either, so the same extract can be added to existing body or face creams.

A nice bonus will be the fact that nettle oil has a "healing" property from cellulite and stretch marks that are so hated by the fair sex.The recipe is also very simple: just add the already made nettle ether to the anti-cellulite cream or to massage oils.

Another type of nettle oil use? This hair removal. For this method most often used seeds. In one of the uses, seeds should be rubbed into those areas of the skin on which unwanted hair grows. As well as seeds, you can pour oil and let them brew, and then apply the resulting emulsion on the hair. This method of hair removal is very individual.

However, with the use of nettle can and harm, if you use it excessively or do not adhere to safety rules. Very carefully, you should apply nettle extract to pregnant women, because its substances are actively absorbed into the blood, increase the tone of the uterus, which may entail preterm birth. If you want to be beautiful and give birth in time, you need to approach the treatment with nettle wisely and competently. It is not recommended to use nettle for people with varicose veins, thrombophlebitis and those with thick blood. The constant use of nettle oil helps to thicken the blood, which is not very good for people with problematic blood circulation.

It is strictly forbidden to use nettle to people who have an individual intolerance or an allergic reaction to any of the active ingredients in the composition of nettle or oil components. Do not eat the nettle plant as food if it has not undergone prior good heat treatment, because it can burn the entire mucous membrane of the body.

Various reviews can be heard from people. Some are categorical and claim that there is no benefit from it, others, on the contrary, inspire everyone that nettle saved them from hair loss, problem skin or problems with the gastrointestinal tract. However, you should not focus on the opinions of people, because everything is individual. Each human body is able to perceive and respond to those or other factors in its own way. Someone will not have any allergic reaction, and someone from one type can have a severe allergy. The main thing to remember is know the measure and always consult a doctor, listen to your own body or look at the results of analyzes.

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