An infusion is made when an herb is soaked or steeped in a carrier oil. The resulting infusion has the characteristics of both the herb and the carrier oil - a double benefit.
Infusions can be valuable in treating many minor skin irritations, injuries, burns, insect bites, and as a soothing moisturizer. The type of infusion that is produced depends on the type herbs that are infused into the carrier oil.
Following is a list of six herbs that can easily be infused in a carrier for specific treatments:
(1) Arnica Montana - Arnica Montana is an herb found mostly in the Northwestern United States. It is especially good for sprains and bruises, and can be used right after exercise to reduce or prevent swelling. Recently Arnica has been shown to be effective in cellulite reduction. When infused with a carrier oil, it stimulates blood flow.
(2) Calendula - Another soothing oil is one infused with calendula. This is used for minor skin irritations and rashes, and also nourishes dry, chapped skin. It can aid in the healing of wounds, ulcers, and burns. It is naturally antiseptic, antifungal, and antibacterial, and mild enough to be used on delicate skin.
(3) Comfrey - Comfrey is one of the most valuable herbs known to botanical medicine because it has beneficial effects on all parts of the body. Traditionally used for general wound healing, treatment of bruises, aids in the growth of new cells and thus helps repair damaged tissue. It helps to heal broken bones, bruises, and other superficial damage. Be careful with comfrey, and do not use it on open wounds, abrasions, or cuts.
(4) PlantainOil - infused with plaintain is traditionally used to nourish and treat sensitive, irritated skin and scalp, help restore injured or tired skin and for continuous anti-aging treatment. A plaintain infusion is a soothing skin lubricant with beneficial properties for the outer skin tissue.
(5) Rose Hip Seed - Rose hip seed infused oil is easily adsorbed by the skin, and is traditionally used for popular rejuvenating skin care treatments. It can also be used as a facial anti-aging treatment and is an especially good under-eye treatment. It is known to reverse wrinkle formation, and maintain young fresh skin. Rose hip see infused oil is good for all skin types.
(6) Sea Buckthorn - Sea Buckthorn Oil is said to have proven effective in the treatment of skin conditions including burns, skin ulcers, dermatitis of various forms such as acne rosacea, eczema skin symptoms, psoriasis treatment, and severe acne.
For more information on infused oils and the benefits they provide go to http://www.naturalcare.sitecreatorplus.com/infusedoils.html.
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