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HERBAL BALM
Zurt Herbal Balm is a combination of Menthol Crystals and 6 essential oils added to a Lanolin and Petroleum Jelly base. The oils found in this Balm are Cinnamon oil, Clove oil, Wintergreen oil, Peppermint oil, Eucalyptus oil and Turpentine oil. All these oils have unique healing properties and when combined creates a superior balm that assist in bringing relief to pain associated with various acute and chronic conditions.
Cinnamon Oil is known to be high in antioxidants with antibacterial properties. The health benefits of cinnamon oil range from stimulating the digestive and lymphatic systems to regulating menstruation. Cinnamon oil primarily enhances functioning of the body's systems. Stimulation of the circulatory system can result in positive effects on blood pressure and may increase sexual function. Stimulation of the lymphatic system may result in soothed pain from rheumatism and menstrual cramps.
Cinnamon Oil have a positive effect in reducing depression and easing stress, and it has been shown help to induce menstruation and may reduce the pain of cramps. A natural pain reliever, it is extremely powerful as an anti-fungal and also has anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic properties.
Wintergreen Oil when applied is readily absorbed through the skin and the presence of Methyl Salicylic induces numbness and has a sort of anaesthetic effect in the nerves present in that area. It also increases circulation of blood and brings warmth to the place (this warmth can very well be experienced). This way, it fights pain. It is more popular with people suffering from rheumatism, arthritis, gout and pain in bones and joints due to other reasons.
Clove Oil is rich in minerals such as calcium, hydrochloric acid, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C.
Clove oil is aphrodisiac in nature and hence serves as an excellent stress reliever. It has a stimulating effect on the mind and removes mental exhaustion and fatigue. Clove oil also induces sleep and is helpful to insomnia patients. It is useful for treating mental problems such as loss of memory, depression and anxiety. Clove oil when applied on the forehead gives a cooling effect and helps in getting relief from headache.
The health benefits of Peppermint Oil include its ability to treat indigestion, respiratory problems, headache, nausea, fever, stomach and bowel spasms and pain. Peppermint oil contains numerous minerals and nutrients including manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium ,potassium, and copper. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Peppermint oil is a good home remedy for nausea and headache. Applying peppermint oil in diluted form on the forehead is known to remove headache.
Like most other essential oils, peppermint is able to provide relief from stress, depression and mental exhaustion due to its refreshing nature. It is also effective against anxiety and restlessness. Peppermint oil contains Menthol, which is good for skin. It gives a cooling effect. It nourishes dull skin and improves oily skin. Eucalyptus Oil’s health benefits can be attributed to its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulating, and other medicinal properties. Eucalyptus essential oil is colorless and has a distinct taste and odor.
During muscle and joint pains, massaging eucalyptus oil on the skin surface helps in getting relief from the pain. The volatile eucalyptus oil is analgesic and anti inflammatory in nature. Therefore it is often recommended to patients suffering from rheumatism, lumbago, sprained ligaments and tendons, stiff muscles, aches, fibrosis and even nerve pain. The oil is massage in circular motion on affected areas.
Turpentine Oil is effective when treating acute and chronic bronchitis. It controls the cough, allays the excessive bronchial secretion, soothes the irritation throughout the chest, relieves the diffused soreness and promotes the cure. Turpentine is applied to swellings from chronic rheumatism of the joints.