People have recognized the benefits of essential oils since the dawn of time. The ancient Egyptians employed them during ceremonial festivities and the mummification process, and these oils have remained highly regarded and regularly used as scents, gifts, and even traded as cash throughout history.

The popularity of essential oils has not waned in current times. Many individuals use them physically to their skin or mix a few drops into their bathwater, while others use a diffuser to disseminate the lovely fragrances of these oils throughout their workspace or living space. However, there is another excellent approach to get their health benefits: incorporate edible essential oils into cuisine. It’s incredibly simple and tasty!

PEPPERMINT OIL

Garden mint is another name for it. Spearmint, which is native to Europe and Asia, has been utilized for ages for its flavor. Charles Wrigley added spearmint to the Mayan and Aztec plant extract known as chicle in the late 1800s. This stretchy extract is most often known as chewing gum. Chicle is the Spanish word for chewing gum. Many people use spearmint for its multiple health benefits.

  • It can be drunk as tea or by adding a few drops to warm water.
  • According to a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, it aids with memory enhancement.
  • It possesses antifungal effects.
  • According to the BMC Complementary and
  • Alternative Medicine Journal, aids in the reduction of joint inflammation.
  • In Turkish folk medicine, it is used to cure sinus infections.
  • According to research published in Phytotherapy Research, it aids in the optimization of hormone levels in women.

GRAPEFRUIT OIL

Grapefruit is a combination of orange and pomelo fruit that developed on the Caribbean island of Barbados. China is currently the world’s biggest grapefruit grower, with the United States coming in second. Grapefruit essential oil is derived from the fruit and has numerous advantages:

  • Food flavoring in teas, sauces, baked items, and other products
  • According to a 2017 study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine, participants having a colonoscopy treatment felt less anxious when grapefruit essential oil was diffused.
  • Because of its antibacterial qualities, it is effective for acne therapy when used topically.

Use in conjunction with a diffuser. Fill the diffuser halfway with water and add 2-3 drops. Inhale. A few drops in a glass of water can also be taken orally.

CLOVE OIL

Clove is native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia and is derived from the clove tree. According to a 2014 study, it has various health benefits, including:

  • Flavoring used in baked items, teas, and sauces
  • When administered topically to wounds, its antimicrobial qualities can aid in infection prevention.
  • Pain-relieving effects have been shown in studies when administered topically to aching joints and muscles, and it has been used for toothaches since the 13th century.
  • To keep insects away, it can be administered directly to the skin, although it must be diluted.
  • Treatment for oral thrush