Aromatherapy
Bulgarian Lavender Oil for Aromatherapy Massage
Bulgarian Lavender Oil is a colorless and mobile liquid with a sweet, floral, and uplifting aroma. Mostly colorless but tend to be a pale yellow extract from the flowering top of the indigenous Lavender oil of Bulgaria.
From its name, it is clear that it belongs to the lavender family (Lavandula Vera1 or Lavandula augustifolia). Every essential oil with a different name possesses different characteristics – unique. Bulgarian lavender oil is not an exception to the rule as its scent leaves a trail that is more fruiter and less camphoraceous compared to lavender.
The uniqueness is not restrained to the aroma, but its functionality speaks of its distinctiveness. Therefore, if it is not Lavender Bulgarian oil, it can smell or work like Bulgarian lavender oil. The oil is renowned for its soothing power and diffusion into the bloodstream to relax the muscle. The oil also helps with stomach cramps, constipation, and resolving digestion issues.
Usage
For aromatherapy, the oil is either diffused using a diffuser or topically applied on the skin. But for these methods, it is essential to use diluted oil to avoid allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
With a suitable diffuser, humidifier, or vaporizer, you can send the oil particles flying and dispersed evenly in the air. As they fill up the room they purify and clear the room by changing the musty odor into a fresh floral scent.
When it is inhaled, it follows through the nasal cavities to get rid of mucus and freshens the lining of the respiratory tract. Simultaneously, it affects the brain’s smell receptors to alter the mind in a good way. The scent calms the minds. Improved moods and better sleep also come with successive breathing.
If the patch test gives a green light for topical application, you can apply the diluted Lavender Bulgarian oil right on the spots and joints where you are feeling rheumatoid pain, sprain, and sprain oozing.
Another goodness of topical application is performed by the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Bulgarian Lavender oil. When you apply the oil to the skin, it fights against acne and pimples. Combine with free radicals to nourish the skin and prevent dryness. It also maintains sebum production and promotes skin pores breathing.
Jojoba oil, almond oil, and coconut oil are the common carrier oil or emulsifier used with Bulgarian Lavender oil. The oil is diluted with the carrier oil to have the essential oil of 1 to 2% composition. A high concentration of 5 – 10% can be used, but only applicable if a medical practitioner or a professional aromatherapist agrees with the concentration for the particular health or cosmetic benefit.
Furthermore, Bulgarian Oil provides a good blend with other essential oils and marks the ones with unpleasant odors to create a good mix. The diluted oil can be added to bath water to improve blood circulation, relaxation of the blood vessels, and eliminate bad body odor.
Risk
Misused or improper use of Bulgarian oil can result in severe negative consequences. Essential oils destroy the mucus lining of the mouth and internal organs. Ingestion via the mouth is not advised.
Bulgarian oil can cause itching, red rashes, and skin irritation when either not diluted in the right amount or is an allergen to the body. That’s why it is important to carry out a patch test before large exposure that might lead to anaphylaxis.
Caution
Before planning on sourcing for an essential, you should meet with your doctor to discuss your medical purpose and consider the implication on your health and synergic reaction with other prescribed medications. If Bulgarian Lavender oil is a choice, then research manufacturers thoroughly to get a 100% organic oil with fewer preservatives added. FDA leaves essential oil uncensored, you can minimize risk by researching ingredients and methods of usage in the patient pamphlet.
Pregnant women and children under 7 years are to desist from the usage of Bulgarian oil. The patch test is a dime-sized exposure on the forearm with the oil applied at twice the concentration for use. The observation period is 24 to 48 hours to check for irritations.
Takeaway
Bulgarian lavender oil is an essential natural product to have in a medical kit to treat minor discomforts.