Since ancient times, people have known the delicate and pure lotus flowers. The essential oil from this plant is widely used today for cosmetic purposes. They give him a massage and scent the rooms.
Learn more about how the lotus grows, what are its useful properties, are there any contraindications for use, and how to use.
Description
The plant has large leaves, beautiful flowers with yellow stamens and a very pleasant smell. Growing it artificially is an extremely difficult task. All labor must be manual. After all, a tender lotus needs care and warmth.
Flowers
Fascinating flowers have a different, but always attractive color. Their diameter sometimes reaches thirty centimeters. In addition to their beautiful shape, they have a surprisingly subtle aroma, due to which the petals are often added to the composition of teas.
To obtain a healing effect, the collection mustmade before dawn. It is at this time that they smell the most. If you pick a flower and damage the plant, its healing effect may be lost. Lotus oil is obtained from the petals of these incredibly vibrant plants.
Leaves
These plant parts contain very valuable substances for humans, such as flavonoids, alkaloids and others. Together with other medicinal herbs, they are used as a tonic, diuretic, antiseptic and hemostatic agent.
The main property of the leaves is to lower the level of lipids in the blood, rejuvenate the body, soothe and relieve spasms, swelling, and also put the heart rhythm in order.
Seeds
Seeds are one of the he althiest parts of the whole plant. In Chinese folk medicine, they find a wide variety of applications: they treat problems of the cardiovascular, central nervous system, fight insomnia and help recover from severe psychological stress.
Using seeds in cooking, it is possible to strengthen the immune system, intestines, kidneys, heart and reproductive organs.
Root
In addition to the pleasant taste, a decoction of the roots is effective as a sedative, antipyretic and antiseptic. Gonorrhea, diseases of the liver and kidneys, spleen, dysentery and beriberi are just a small part of the list of diseases that the lotus can treat (the photo below illustrates all parts of the plant).
In the Far East they were treated for pneumonia andbronchial asthma, and the Japanese used the root to save from the bites of poisonous insects.
He was recognized even in official medicine and included in the composition of many drugs.
White, red, blue lotus
White flower can be found in Mexico, Brazil and Guatemala. This is a water lily with a strong root and stems up to thirty centimeters long.
The red lotus, the photo of which you see below, is the emblem of modern India. It contains a huge variety of vitamins and nutrients. It has a rejuvenating effect and helps metabolic processes, as well as the functioning of the liver and pancreas.
The blue lotus grows in India, Thailand and East Africa. Perfumes have been made on its basis since ancient times. In ancient Egypt, it was often used in various rituals.
It is interesting that in Russia this kind of flower is classified as a prohibited drug, classified as a narcotic. The psychotropic effect on human consciousness has been proven. But in oriental medicine, blue lotus is traditionally added to dry red wine and used to make medicinal teas.
There are other types of this flower, such as walnut, American yellow or five-petalled.
Lotus oil
Oil is obtained from all three petals of a beautiful plant. They differ not only in color, but also in smell. Lotus essential oil may seem the same at first. But each of the flowers is produced in a different place on Earth and has different flavor notes.
Lotus oilfor Hindus is sacred. They are sure that thanks to him the mind clears up, the heart opens to unconditional love, and a person begins to flourish. It softens, soothes and moisturizes the skin, giving it elasticity and rejuvenation.
From ancient times, lotus oil has been used in folk medicine. For treatment, couples with the scent of a flower were often used. They relieved pain and cramps, treated hemorrhoids and diarrhea, restored cardiac activity, relieved stress and depression.
Useful properties and contraindications
Useful properties are manifested depending on the substances that make up the plant. White, red and blue lotus have different properties. The nut-bearing species can be eaten, but in Russia it is listed in the Red Book and it is not so easy to get it. But residents in many Asian countries, Australia and New Guinea cannot imagine a daily diet without a lotus.
When choosing a remedy for treatment, it is necessary to be interested in the place where the flower is grown. Egyptian oil is considered one of the highest quality of all. There is a floral and slightly exotic aroma. The oil is clear, with a light yellow tint.
Official science has not studied what contraindications the plant may have. As a general rule, it is forbidden to take it to pregnant women and mothers during lactation. It is also undesirable for children. Lotus can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, the oil should only be used diluted. Try to avoid contact with mucous membranes.shells. Before you start using, you should consult with a specialist.
Application
Lotus is often called a sacred plant. It represents natural purity. Despite the fact that the roots are in the mud, the flowers are located above the water, delicate and clean. Inhaling healing aromas, a person seems to protect himself from dirty fuss and gain inner independence. In addition to the floral smell, notes of spicy herbs and even a honey hue, lotus oil has.
The application, of course, should not be carried out in a concentrated form. It is diluted in water or used in combination with other oils such as sandalwood, neroli, cinnamon.
The aroma of this wonderful flower does not show itself immediately. At first, a slightly watery and earthy smell will be felt, changing to an unusually subtle aroma. So you can easily distinguish the original from fakes.
To achieve serenity of the spirit, oil is added to the aroma lamp. Inhaling the aroma, however, is possible not only for meditation, but also in the treatment of the respiratory tract, asthma, etc. The lungs open, and the body completely relaxes. Breathing should be slow and deep. The concentration of attention is intensified, and the mind is synchronized with the body.
In addition to being widely used in aromatherapy, it is often added to base oils for massage purposes. The concentration should not exceed 2%. To take a bath, a few drops are added to the emulsifier and mixed in water. This procedure will give a great relaxing effect.
Lotus face oil will also soothe the skin, relieve irritation and itching. Most often it is used to care for oily and mixed skin types. It will not only perfectly cleanse, but also moisturize the skin, refresh and restore tone.
Usually lotus is mixed with lotions, creams and other skin care products. Thus, the effect of the action of cosmetics is enhanced. But the addition should be carried out immediately before application.
Stimulating action starts the process at the cellular level, prevents wrinkles and smoothes the skin.
If you have nervous tension, stress, or even more so depression, lotus oil will show its properties beneficially and help to cope with difficult conditions.
Besides using oil, tea made from the petals and stamens of the plant is often drunk. It must be made in compliance with all the rules so that the beneficial properties are preserved.
