May 10 2008
Properties of Violet Essential Oil
Essential oils have been used for centuries in healing and only recently have found credibility in Western medicine. Essential oils can provide the same relief that over the counter medicine does for everyday aches and pains and less serious illnesses such as colds and coughs.
Violet essential oil is not commonly used but it is a very useful essential oil and can be used to treat a number of illnesses. It is very useful for people who suffer from arthritis and other ailments that cause swelling and inflammation. Violet essential oil can be used in different ways depending on what it is being used to treat.
Versatile Properties
Violet essential oil is a mild analgesic, and is suitable for minor sprains and bruises. If you have a sprain then mixing some violet essential oil with carrier oil and massaging it onto the area is a good way to ease the pain. Because of the anti-inflammatory nature of violet essential oil it is also suitable for someone who suffers from arthritis as a pain reliever. In this case the essential oil can be massaged onto the affected joints or a few drops of essential oil can be put into a bath to give relief.
The analgesic properties of violet essential oil are also suitable for easing migraines and headaches. Inhaling steam that has been infused with violet essential oil will help to relieve headaches or simply placing a few drops of the oil in an essential oil burner and let the vapors soother you. Although not guaranteed to ease all headaches this is an effective remedy for headaches brought about by sinus problems.
Violet essential oil is also an effective decongestant. If you have a bad cold and blocked nose then inhaling steam with violet oil is a good way to ease the stuffiness. It is a good alternative to eucalyptus oil that is recommended for colds. This is also a great substitute if you don’t like the strong smell of eucalyptus, as the scent of violet oil is much milder and lot more pleasant than the more medicinal eucalyptus.
You can also use this essential oil when you have a cough; particularly a chesty cough where you need to bring up the phlegm. This essential oil is known to be a good expectorant and can help you produce phlegm when you cough to get over your illness faster. The most effective way to use it in this case is through inhalation.Â
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