Fenugreek Oil

Our Fenugreek Oil is a yellowish liquid that has wide uses in medicines and cooking. It is not as popular oil as other oils, but it is an essential oil obtained from seeds with large number of health benefits. Also, the oil contains volatile compounds that are used for aromatherapy. It is soluble in different insoluble solvents but is completely insoluble in water. Also, the oil blends easily with the cinnamon essential oil for aromatherapy. The powerful aroma with a bitter tone makes the oil used to make aroma products as well. The fragrance of this oil resembles lovage. Further, the oil possess several properties such as anticancer, antiviral, inflammatory and antioxidant.

Extraction

This oil is extracted by the steam distillation of the seeds of fenugreek plant, which is a a herbaceous legume with pleasing aroma. These seeds contain various nutrients and provide various health benefits. It is a medicinal herbs whose leaves are also used as vegetables and seeds as spices.

Properties

The oil possess several healing properties due to which is has wide applications. These properties include:

• Anti-Viral : Fight against certain viruses
• Anti-Inflammatory : Reduces the inflammation of skin
• Immunomodulatory : The modulates and enhances functioning of the immune system
• Circulant : Boosts the circulation of blood
• Antispasmodic : Prevents spasm of muscles
• Anti-Cancer : Possess anticarcinogenic properties
• Galactagogue : Enhances lactation
• Expectorant : Ensures proper release of throat phlegm
• Beta cell stimulant : Stimulates the beta cells in pancreas
• Antioxidant : Prevent the radical damage of cells
• Neuroprotective : Protects nervous system
• Hypotensive : Alleviates hypertension
• Phytoestrogen : Mimics estrogen, the female hormone

Uses Of The Oil

The exotic aroma of this oil makes it highly beneficial in aromatherapy. To spread its aroma in the air, just add some drops of oil to vaporizer, oil burner or diffuser. This reduces the blood pressure, relaxes and calms the mind and nervous system and stimulates sweating. Due to the above mentioned properties of Fenugreek Oil, it provides with several benefits. These benefits include:

• Added to different products for stimulating lactation
• Used in solutions for killing larvae of mosquitoes
• Prevent acne, reduces inflammation and provides relief against itching and swelling
• Additive to the massage treatment
• Lowers blood glucose level, thus helps in diabetes
• Exerts protective influence on pancreas and kidney
• Helps in getting rid of carbuncles, furuncles, folliculitis, boils, ingrown hairs and cysts
• Aids the body to expel out phlegm
• Used as an ingredient in various food items
• Due to various health benefits, it is used as an important ingredient in several medicines