The resinous healing mass released from pine and other conifers, resin, is a natural antiseptic and sealant. Mixed with oil obtained from cones, it is used to treat various diseases. Read more about how to take the product and what is its benefit or harm, read the material.

Composition of resin in cedar oil

Zhivitsa is a substance secreted by pines, cedars and other conifers. This is part of their natural metabolism. If the tree has been damaged, the resinous mass will stand out and seal it, so gum is an effective antibacterial drug and natural sealant. Entering into interaction with oxygen, the resin is oxidized. Moreover, it enhances its resistance to external influences.A similar effect occurs when the human body is in contact with resin. If you swallow a piece, then the body will be insured for a day from exposure to toxins that have got inside. The resin seals the wound, thereby protecting the tree from viruses, fungi, microbial infestations. And the name "resin" emphasizes its life-giving effect not only on the tree, but also on living beings.

Did you know? Native Americans used cedar essential oil for spiritual improvement. The Cherokee believed that the presence of a small piece of cedar, folded together with medicinal herbs in a talisman and worn around the neck, would create a protective screen against diseases and lead to a faster recovery.

The resin contains:

• 15–20% of essential oils, including pinene, zest;
• vitamins C and D;
• 0.1-0.5% fatty acids;
• succinic acid.

Esters make up 30–35% of the product. These are resinous alcohols and volatile substances (turpentine and derivatives), as well as oxygen compounds. There is also a wide range of resin and fatty acids (including succinic) in gum. α-pinene is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is characterized by antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It can treat parasitic infestations both outside and inside a person. Effective in the treatment of eczema and open wounds.Zest is a polymer terpene that exhibits antitumor activity. Also, scientific research has confirmed its antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Pay attention to the fact that molecules are bonded in the resin, not through chemical bonds, but due to intermolecular bonding forces. They can be easily destroyed by heating the resin or dissolving it.

Did you know? Cream obtained from pine nuts in Siberia contains 79% fat. They are 3 times more nutritious than cow.

At this moment, molecules appear on the surface of the warm solution, which can capture other molecules and hold them. This allows resin to be enhanced by the addition of other biologically active components. But it can connect only when heated. The collected resin is mixed with cedar oil (from 10 to 30%) and used as a therapeutic agent. The composition of the oil is complex and varies depending on the type of trees used in the extraction process.

The product contains:

• tuyopsen - from 30 to 60%;
• zedrol - 15–19%;
• alpha zedren - 1–27%;
• alpha copen - 2-3%;
• methyl tuyate - up to 60%
• thujic acid - up to 25%;
• other substances.

Most of the substances in the oil are classified as sesquiterpenes. They have antibacterial and anthelmintic properties. They are used in perfumes as odor fixers. Find their application in agriculture, where they are used as plant growth regulators.

Benefits and healing properties

• The therapeutic properties of cedar tree essential oil include:
• anti-infectious;
• antibacterial;
• antifungal;
• astringents;
• hematopoietic;
• antioxidant;
• antiseptic;
• stimulating;
• diuretics;
• sedatives;
• expectorant;
• anti-insecticidal.

In modern aromatherapy, cedar oil is often recommended for those who suffer from insomnia, stress, depression, fear and anxiety.because it stimulates the secretion of serotonin, which turns into melatonin in the brain. Melatonin plays an important role in calming the nervous system and muscles. It provides a quiet sleep, and also prevents obesity and is an effective tool in reducing various risk factors in the development of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension.It is known that insects are carriers of infectious diseases. The aroma of gum can serve as a barrier against their penetration into the room and a means for disinfecting air. What makes it useful for use in bedrooms and children's rooms. These same properties of the drug allow it to be used for storing food and treating the habitats of domestic animals from fleas.

What helps

Sesquiterpenes, which are part of the product, are functionally similar to the hemoglobin present in the blood, so they contribute to the removal of toxins from the body, saturate cells with nutrients and oxygen, and promote proper blood circulation.

The use of gum balm contributes to:

• decrease in heart rate;
• normalization of respiratory rate;
• improve blood pressure.

The tool acts as a protector of the cardiovascular system from diseases associated with circulatory disorders.

Important! Zhivitsa obtained from different breeds of conifers differs in properties. The one obtained from larch is an effective remedy for scabies and pediculosis.

For treatment, mix:

• 5 drops of gum balm;
• 5 drops of vetiver oil (to improve blood circulation, strengthen red blood cells);
• 5 ml of sesame oil.

This composition can be used for massage, normalizing blood circulation and supplying cells with oxygen. A livestock with cedar oil helps to reduce the load on the heart, removes excess water from the body, as well as excess fat and uric acid. It also relieves inflammation, arthritis and rheumatism. Thanks to the controlled excretion of water from the body in the form of sweat and urine, the resin contains the correct cholesterol and blood pressure. Helps the functioning of the kidneys, urinary system.

And its antiseptic properties make it possible to treat urinary tract infections. Cedarwood essential oil prevents the development of septic wounds, inhibiting the appearance of pathogenic microbes, inhibiting their growth. It also protects the skin from internal and external infections, removing toxins. The antioxidant qualities of this tool are associated with the presence of esters in its composition.

They inhibit the growth of tumors and prevent the growth of cancer cells. Due to its emollient, nervous, diuretic and stimulating properties, cedar essential oil improves digestion by stimulating the release of enzymes, digestive acids and bile from the liver. It relaxes the nerves, calms the intestines and helps in removing gas and other waste from the body, relieving flatulence and constipation.It also treats diarrhea by compressing and contracting the intestinal muscles. The antibacterial properties of gum balm along with antifungal and insecticidal protect your gastrointestinal tract from the appearance of parasites. And antifungal properties will help fight pathogenic microorganisms.

Important! Zhivitsa fir — indispensable in the treatment of infectious diseases. And the cedar resin — when restoring and strengthening aging skin.

The main ways to use gum with oil for the treatment of diseases:

Is it possible during pregnancy

Among the useful properties of resin, there are none that would be directly contraindicated for a pregnant or lactating woman. But some sources note that the stimulation of blood circulation, which occurs as a result of the intake of resin, can adversely affect the fetus. In addition, the resin will begin to expel toxins, contributing to changes in the body, and to predict how the child will feel at this moment is not easy.Therefore, before taking, be sure to consult a doctor. As for the lactation period, to increase milk production it is recommended to add 3-5 drops of gum balm to the tea of ​​a young woman. Drink in the morning. Zhivitsa will also help to cope with the problem of mastitis. For this, it is necessary to apply a compress to the chest, and also take the balm inside, 5 drops 3 times a day.

Application

Gum balsam is applied externally and internally. External use is indicated for the treatment of skin diseases, musculoskeletal system, wound healing. It is applied in the form of grindings or compresses. The essence of oral administration is the use of balm with tea or in the form of steam inhalations.

You can freshen and disinfect the air in any room with the help of essential oil. Take the diffuser and add 8–9 drops. The product can be sprayed indoors. But at the same time, you should stay away from sources of flame, since ethers are easily ignited.

How to take orally

The use of balm with gum has its own characteristics. Its active substances work best during the day, so you need to take it in the morning or in the morning. If we are talking about treatment, then try to strictly comply with the dosage and timing of admission.Be sure to take a break between courses, otherwise the effect of taking the drug will be lubricated. It will also be good if you start to combine several methods of reception. For example, the use of a remedy with tea, for flavoring a room and as an ointment or bath.

Balm

Essential oil balm is obtained by distillation, extraction and chemical reactions, so the content of the active substance in them can vary. So, in pharmacies you can buy 10%, 15% and 20% balm. Roughly, 10% of the composition is used internally, and 15-30% - externally.

Did you know? In northern Lebanon, there is a forest in which cedars grow older than 3000 years. He is under the protection of the state and for his visit you need to get permission from the Lebanese authorities.

Of course, each of them has its own application:

Inhalation

Cedar oil with gum is very beneficial for the respiratory system. It is a natural expectorant and serves to treat all bronchial diseases. It helps to remove mucus and sputum, making breathing easier, therefore the product is used in steam inhalations.

Important! The cedar growing on the territory of Siberia, from which nuts are collected, is actually a cedar pine (Pinus sibirica). Fruits of Real Cedars (Cedrus) — inedible.

Mix 1 drop of balm with 1 drop of lavender oil. Add to boiling water. Inhale with steam for 10 minutes and at the same time rub the chest with 3 drops of gum balm. The tool will also help eliminate swelling and headache associated with nasal congestion and colds.

External application

Outwardly, resin is used in the form of ointment or cream. It is applied to the skin, used for massage or compress. You can also take a bath with the addition of gum balm.

Ointment

At home, you can cook various creams and ointments with gum for external use. But you should not expect that you will get the effect in a few days. On average, before receiving the first results, you will have to apply the drug for 28–37 days. Cedar essential oil can also be added to your everyday cream. It will help to cope with skin diseases.If you do not want to get involved in mixing, then prepare the ointment yourself. To do this, you will need beeswax and resin. Melt 15 g of pure wax with 130 ml of gum balm in a water bath. Do not melt it directly on the stove. When the product hardens, you can apply it to sore areas of the body, like any other remedy. If you are allergic to bee products, be careful when using it.

Massages and rubbing

Cedar oil allows you to relax, relieves fatigue and stress. So, the Indians of America found it useful to just be near the cedar and inhale the aroma of pine needles. And in Ayurveda it is believed that meditation in the cedar forest brings you closer to divine power and makes you internally stronger. It will be useful to mix 2 drops of cedar oil with 2 drops of citrus oil in a diffuser before bedtime.

Important! It is believed that phytoncides of large cedars make the air around them so sterile that surgical operations can be performed under them.

Given the fact that gum has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, it can be used for therapeutic massage. The basic use consists in applying 3 drops of the product to the affected area of ​​the body, followed by rubbing.

The tool can be used for the following types of massage:

Compresses

Compress is the basic form of treatment. It consists in wrapping a piece of bandage or towel around a diseased area of ​​the body. The compress may be cold or hot. The latter is used to treat chronic injuries or arthritis. To prepare it, you need a glass of hot water in which 5 drops of cedar essential oil with gum were dissolved.

A bandage is dipped in the liquid and applied to the affected area. Then cover with polyethylene and wrap. The compress must be replaced as soon as it reaches body temperature and ceases to radiate heat. The duration of the action is up to 10-20 minutes. A cold compress is made in the same way as a hot compress, only with chilled water. It is used to reduce muscle pain.

Bathtubs

Arthritis and rheumatism are the main diseases that people in old age suffer from. Usually their joints become inflamed and aching due to a change in weather. Cedar gum will help them relieve inflammation and reduce pain. The spectrum of application of the resin bath is in the treatment of nervous disorders and joint diseases.

Application technology:

1. Add 5 drops of essential oil with gum to the bath.
2. Check temperature. It should not exceed + 45 ° C.
3. Dip into the water for 15 minutes.

The procedure is prohibited for people with exacerbation of any chronic disease. After the bath, you can massage the affected area with a composition of 8 drops of gum balm mixed with 20 ml of jojoba oil. You can also use a mixture in which 3 drops of cedar oil, peppermint and rosemary will be taken. They need to be mixed with 4 teaspoons of jojoba oil.

Application in cosmetology

Cedar oil with gum is perfectly used in cosmetology. It can be prepared in the form of ointments, masks, as well as creams. Makeup cosmetics are used to treat problem skin and strengthen hair.

Did you know? Legend has it that Noah's ark was built of cedar.

Zhivitsa helps to solve a number of problems:

• restore the normal condition of the skin;
• vitaminizes the skin;
• heals;
• reduces swelling and itching;
• enhances the regenerative properties of the skin.

For skin

Antioxidant-rich cedar gum balm with oil is an excellent antiseptic and astringent.

It cleanses cells and tissues, tones the skin, and also:

• relaxes;
• gives relief from irritation and itching;
• treats acne, boils and scars;
• cures skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, chickenpox, chapped and oily skin.

Possessing an antiseborrheic property, resin is controlling and regulating the secretion of sebum, which is responsible for the appearance of acne. It also relieves inflammation, eliminates peeling. Cedar oil always has a balanced effect on dry and oily skin.

For hair

Cedarwood essential oil acts as a natural antioxidant and can suppress free radicals. This reduces the symptoms of aging and is great for resolving the problems associated with aging skin and hair. So, the tool is used to treat focal alopecia, a condition associated with hair loss.

For treatment, apply balm with gum on clean skin. Gently rub it into the affected area. Then wrap your head in a plastic hat and wrap it with a towel. Leave on for 2–4 hours. Repeat the procedure every 3 days until a result is achieved. Balm with resin is not contraindicated, so it can be used regardless of age and the presence of chronic diseases.Zhivitsa remains an important natural ingredient in hair care, as it promotes their growth and fights against dandruff due to its antifungal properties. To do this, 3 drops of balm are mixed with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and rubbed into the scalp. The procedure will promote hair growth and the gradual disappearance of dandruff.

Contraindications

Cedar oil and gum are considered safe. They do not cause irritation of the skin. There are also no reports of allergies to the drug. But before using any new product for you, you always need to carry out an allergy test. To do this, the balm is applied to a small area of ​​the skin. If after 12-24 hours no changes have occurred, the drug can be used.

Zhivitsa is an excellent medicine. In combination with cedar oil, it enhances its properties and affects all body systems. The tool is absolutely harmless and can be used regardless of the age and condition of the human body. Use the healing properties of resin to strengthen your health and loved ones.