The health benefits of neroli essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an aphrodisiac, antiseptic, bactericidal, cordial, carminative, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, disinfectant, antispasmodic, deodorant, digestive, emollient, sedative, and tonic substance.
What is Neroli Essential Oil?
Neroli oil is an essential oil extracted from citrus fruit. Because of this fact, most of its medicinal properties match those of other citrus essential oils. This oil is extracted by steam distillation of flowers of neroli which has the botanical name Citrus aurantium. There is another name, Citrus vulgaris, which is often assigned to it as well. The chief components of this essential oil are alpha-pinene, alpha-terpinene, beta-pinene, camphene, farnesol, geraniol, indole, nerol, linalool, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, nerolidol, and neryl acetate.
Ever heard about Eau-de-Cologne? Do you know what it is traditionally made from? Well, now you do! It is made from this neroli essential oil. Even the name neroli is related to its use as a perfume.
Health Benefits of Neroli Essential Oil
Let’s take a closer look at some of the impressive health benefits that humans can enjoy by using neroli essential oil.
Aphrodisiac
Those who want to relive those pink and blue moments of their youth, even in their fifties, sixties or nineties should give this essential oil a try. It not only increases the libido, but it also helps to prevent loss of interest in sex, frigidity, impotence, and erectile dysfunctions. It has also been known to create romantic and sexual feelings, which is very important for having a happy and successful sex life.
Kills Bacteria
This powerful essential oil kills bacteria and keeps your body free from a number of microbial infections and toxins. In diseases like typhoid, and food poisoning as well as certain skin conditions caused by bacteria, this oil may prove useful in giving considerable relief.
Keeps you Warm
Neroli essential oil is a very good choice to give you protection from the cold during winters. It keeps you warm and prevents coughs and colds from infecting you. It will also curb the production of excess mucus and make it easy for you to breathe and sleep in winter.
Carminative
This will make an “exit” sign for the gases that build up inside your stomach and intestines. On being relieved of your gases, you feel light, your appetite comes back; there is no more indigestion, and the inflammation is gone, along with the stomach aches. On top of that, you get a lower blood pressure as a bonus too! [1]
Skin Care
This property of neroli essential oil works better than any anti-mark cream or lotion. In fact, some herbal anti-mark applications use this essential oil. This causes scars, spots, and after-marks left by acne, boils, and pox to fade away.
Cytophylactic
Neroli essential oil promotes the generation of new cells and stimulates the health of those already present. This makes you grow bigger, stronger, and healthier.
Reduces Infection
When taken internally, it disinfects the body as well as your surroundings as it reduces infections of the colon, prostate, kidneys, and urinary tracts. Additionally, it helps treat skin infections and protects against new infections as well.
Handles Spasms
This essential oil efficiently handles spasms and gives relief from spasmodic coughs, cramps, and spasmodic aches. It also relaxes the muscles throughout the body.
Sedative Effect
It sedates all the organs and metabolic functions of the body, including those in your head. It gives relief from anxiety, distress, anger, inflammations, and other irritations. In other words, it relaxes both the body and soul. [2] [3]
Acts as Tonic
Neroli essential oil safeguards all aspects of good health, such as maintaining the correct rate of metabolism, proper circulation, and a boosted immune system.
Deodorant
This essential oil can also drive away foul odors. It can be used on the body as a perfume or in rooms as room fresheners or vaporizers. This will not only drive away odor but will also disinfect the rooms against germs and toxins.
Promotes Digestion
Neroli essential oil promotes digestion and increases appetite. [4]
Moisturizes the Skin
This is one of the most popular properties of neroli essential oil, which is its ability to care for the skin. It makes the skin smooth, free from infections, and adds a glamorous glow to it. It also helps maintain the right moisture and oil balance in the skin.
Other Benefits
It can be used to treat neuralgia, colitis, diarrhea, and fat-cracks. It is also effective in reducing weight.
Word of Caution: There are no inherent threats of using neroli essential oil. You should avoid using it when you need to concentrate on something or if you want to avoid sleep, due to its strong sedative nature.
Blending: Neroli essential oil blends particularly well with all citrus oils. It also mixes well with the essential oils of Benzoin, Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rosemary, and Sandal Wood.
