Which and How essential oils derived from the Indian herbs are useful in daily life?

Answer 1

Indian herbs and spices are well known for their contribution to the wellness sphere besides flavors and fragrances. Indian herbal essential oils carry the essence of parent plants effectively through their concentrated form. The most popular among them are ajowan, celery seed, fennel seeds, fenugreek, turmeric, ginger, garlic, basil, bay leaf, asafoetida, and onion essential oils.

Each herbal plant-based oil comes with a distinct aroma and flavor. They need to be used in moderation to obtain desired taste and fragrance. Most herbal essential oils aid in digestive issues and are edible. Their peculiar uses are summarised as follow,

1. Ajowan oil - Ajowan oil is known as a safeguard against cold. It is mixed with other oils and applied to the skin to protect against cold in winters.

2. Celery seed oil - It heals wounds, scars, and cuts. It is used in cosmetics and can be topically applied in dilution with a carrier oil on wounds.

3.Fennel seed oil- Its sweet odor can be effectively used for making DIY body mists and cosmetics. It can be ingested with water for digestive problems.

4.Fenugreek oil - Mix it with sweet almond oil and apply it to the roots and strands of the hair. It gives a glow and removes dandruff.

5. Turmeric oil - It can be applied on inflamed parts with other carrier oils to heal and reduce swelling.

6. Bay leaf oil - It is blended in massage oils meant for body aches and applied in circular motions to treat the same.

7. Onion Oil - It is best known for its sulphuric smell and advantages to hair. It is diluted with coconut oil and applied to the hair thoroughly to stop graying and to volumize hair.

8. Ginger Essential oil - It clears throat congestion and relieves spasms. For it, take 5 ml honey and add 2-3 drops of ginger essential oil. Ingest it twice a day to clear the throat. Or dilute 2 drops of garlic oil in sesame oil and massage it onto aching parts.

9. Garlic Essential Oil - It is useful in cardiovascular ailments. It can be mixed in recipes in moderation and ingested regularly.

10. Basil essential oil - It is used to enhance the flavor of the food formulations. It is ingested with water to remove respiratory congestion or it is diffused to inhale the smell.

The established essential oil manufacturers offer these all oils online at favorable rates. They also deliver it to the doorstep