Essential oils not only do miracles on our pimples or nerves , some also spark when we put them on the menu. We tell you more. Before you start, we prefer to inform you that uncontrolled, the consumption of essential oils orally can cause damage such as burns of the mouth, irritation of the esophagus, allergic reactions, and even intoxications. It is therefore imperative to take the advice of a specialist before adopting edible essential oils .
What are edible essential oils?
Generally, the mention 'edible' is indicated on the bottle, if this is not the case, it is better to refrain from using them in cooking. If you have a doubt you can seek information from the brand but in any case, it is better to opt for organic and natural. Either edible essential oils are derived from foods and spices that can be eaten such as basil, lemon , garlic, cinnamon or coriander. Essential oils of tea tree or patchouli (things you do not eat), for example, should not be ingested.
How to use them and what are their benefits?
With parsimony. As strong in flavor as in smell, essential oils have a very powerful scenting power. If you are not very cautious, you can quickly turn a good dish into a tasteless disaster. We therefore recommend that you add only one drop to your dish and then come back after having dripped it if the result does not correspond to your expectations. If the first use of essential oils can season dishes, they can also affect our well-being. If this is the desired effect, it is better to deposit the prescribed dose (rarely more than one drop) on a food in which it will be diluted like a sugar or a spoonful of honey.
- Sweet thyme essential oil: to treat angina
- Essential oil of rosemary to cineole: to cure bronchitis, inflammation of the mucous membranes, rhinopharyngitis, rhinitis with phlegm ...
- Spearmint essential oil: to soothe respiratory tract infection, oily cough, inflammatory cystitis ...
- Mandarin essential oil: for digestion problems, soothe bloating or nauseous condition
In any case, before using essential oils orally it is imperative to consult a specialist to validate or not the process. Especially for some people such as pregnant women or children, ingestion of some essential oils is to be avoided.
