Fragrant herb: what is it?
The fragrant herb is used to treat many diseases, so what is this herb? And what are its uses? All this and more, we will learn about it in the following article.
In the following, we will learn about the fragrant herb ( Pelargonium graveolens ) in more detail:
What is a fragrant herb?
The fragrant herb is an evergreen flowering herb native to South Africa. It is used in the treatment of some dermatological and internal diseases.
Benefits of fragrant herb
The fragrant herb has many potential benefits, including the following:
1. Anti-inflammatory effect
The herb oil inhibits various inflammatory reactions, such as:
- Arthritis .
- Inflammatory heart disease.
- skin infection
2. Detox
The fragrant herb oil may help flush out various toxins, such as: sugar, heavy metals, and chemicals, from the body through its diuretic properties.
Excess acid and bile are also removed from the stomach.
3.Antibacterial effect
The herb has antibacterial properties against many resistant bacteria, whether gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria, so the fragrant herb oil is used to treat some infections.
The extract of the herb can be used to treat acute rhinitis, sinusitis, and acute bronchitis .
It is also possible to use the herb oil as a natural deodorant by adding a few drops of it to the water and using it as a spray.
The fragrant herb oil is also a circulation oil that is excreted from the body through perspiration, giving a pleasant scent to the body.
4. Treating skin problems
The herb oil helps treat skin problems due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, including the following:
- bruises
- eczema _
- younglove.
- Dermatitis.
5. Antioxidant
The fragrant herb helps protect against many diseases, such as: heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, as the herb oil taken from the stem and leaves offers antioxidant properties that help protect against many diseases.
6. Treat depression
The herb oil can be used to treat depression, anxiety, and excessive anger by lowering diastolic blood pressure.
Inhaling fragrant herb oil also helps to reduce the anxiety of pregnant women during labor, and to reduce symptoms of depression after menopause through oil massage.
7. Antifungal effect
The fragrant herb has antifungal benefits, so it is widely used in the food industry to protect it from spoilage.
The herb oil is also used to treat various fungal infections, such as athlete's foot, by adding a few drops of oil to warm water with sea salt and using it to soak the feet.
The herb oil can be used to treat Candida in the mouth, vagina, digestive system, and mucous membranes.
8. Control bleeding
The herb's oil may help control heavy bleeding, especially nosebleeds.
9. Reducing nerve pain
The fragrant herb oil helps relieve nerve pain related to herpes zoster (Shingles) by applying it directly to the skin.
10. Reducing wrinkles
The fragrant herb oil is used to treat dry skin and reduce wrinkles by tightening the skin.
It is possible to add a few drops of herb oil to the daily cream to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
11. Reducing muscle pain
The fragrant herb oil can be used topically by massaging it on the skin to relieve muscle pain and spasms.
12. Many other benefits
In addition to the above benefits, the fragrant herb can offer the following benefits:
- Insomnia treatment.
- Hemorrhoid treatment .
- Nausea relief.
- Work as a mosquito repellent.
Side effects of fragrant herb
The fragrant herb is relatively safe, but the fragrant herb can cause a number of side effects, such as the following:
- Rash and burning sensation on the skin.
- Hormonal imbalance.
- eye irritation
Precautions for using fragrant herb
There are several precautions that must be taken into account before starting to use the fragrant herb, including the following:
- The use of herb oil topically is safe, but when applied to the skin, the oil must be diluted with another carrier oil, such as coconut oil or olive oil.
- A specialist doctor should be consulted before using the herb internally, especially in the following cases:
- Pregnant women and children.
- The presence of any diseases.
- Taking certain medications.