According to its basic characteristics sea salt it is very useful for the organism as a whole and for the state of the respiratory system in particular. Treating sinusitis sea salt is an effective method by which patients can get rid of long-term inflammation in the sinuses. The salt solution is used for washing, and is also used for warms procedures.

Source of useful substances for the organism

Even during the formation of medical science it has been known that sea salt has a number of medicinal properties. It is a natural product, it is produced in vivo without the addition of chemical impurities or foreign compounds, without further heat treatment.

The composition of sea salt can be compared with the table of chemical elements, as it has up to 80 useful for the elements. In addition to sodium chloride salt contains the following important trace elements:

• potassium
• iron
• zinc
• calcium
• magnesium
• manganese

Ordinary table salt also contains iodine, but it loses its beneficial properties increasing shelf life. Iodine, which contains sea salt does not collapse over time.

Currently, the healing properties of sea salt began to be used for the treatment of special salt mines or appointed offices. The air in this room is enriched with potassium and sodium ions that have a direct impact on the respiratory system. The mucosa is cleaned of contaminants, microbes and allergens, which act as causes of sinusitis. Treatment with sea salt helps to eliminate inflammatory changes and edema Prevention and treatment of edema - it is important to understand the root cause   mucosa of the respiratory tract, nasal congestion. An important feature is the antibacterial activity against pathogenic microorganisms. Salt inhibits the growth of a large range of microbes, while sinuses are cleared of pus that forms in chronic sinusitis Chronic sinusitis - the effect on health   due to the impact of microbial flora.

How to use sea salt

Of great importance in the treatment of chronic sinusitis Chronic sinusitis treatment - the need for a comprehensive approach   given warming or heat treatments. This task works fine sea salt. It should be well in a frying pan, then pour in a bag of cotton cloth (you can apply for this sock). Next, apply a warm bag in place of the projection of the paranasal sinuses, hold a cloth before storing the required temperature. Warming place sinus projection, in which there is an inflammatory process that leads to the removal of inflammation, improve sinuses from draining stagnant content.

A solution of sea salt is used for rinsing the sinuses. This procedure can be done at home. For convenience, we must take small kettle and fill it with brine preparation. You must insert the spout in the nostril, tilt your head forward, pour a solution. Pour should be so that the solution was poured through the opposite nostril, so you should still tilt your head to one side. It is important that at the time of the procedure was not nasal congestion. In this case it is necessary to apply a vasoconstrictor droplet phenomenon eliminate stuffiness and then proceed to washing. Saline solution may be washed with the nose in the sinus Sinusitis - when a puncture is required   in young children, it is important to calculate the dose of salts. If the procedure is carried out to an adult, it is enough to dissolve in a glass of water a teaspoon of salt. For children, the dose should be reduced by a factor of three.

Marina Solovyov

In modern cosmetology and perfumery uses a great variety of different components, without which the products of famous companies would be less demand and fragrant. It was so amazing world owes substances essential songs, loved by many people, as well as a therapeutic effect. Patchouli - is one of such substances. Often using his hearing its flavor, no one thinks of its history, as well as the impact has on the body. So what is Patchouli?

History patchouli

Many reading part of fragrant composition, do not imagine that patchouli - is a herbaceous shrub up to a meter, grows for centuries in what is now Malaysia. In Eastern medicine it is used as a powerful antiseptic and an excellent stimulant. In India, patchouli extract still includes many medications that are designed to heal from a snake bite and as a means of deterring moles when transporting expensive fabrics. Arab healers used patchouli oil as an antipyretic for fever. The place of his growth and the distance from the caravan routes, contributed to its miraculous properties have learned in Europe only in the XIX century, when merchants brought bales of fabrics, delicate aroma from afar. Patchouli has a characteristic smell: earthy shade with elements of moisture, which has a repellent effect for insects.

In Europe, the XIX century widely developed perfumes and patchouli, apparently caught the "nose" of one of the perfumers. So, extract from the leaves of this fragrant shrub was used for the preparation of flavors. This one time, he was so popular in Europe that there was a legend. It spoke of the miraculous abilities of patchouli to attract male attention. That is why the great ladies ordered patchouli scented water and irrigated it himself, clothes and boudoirs.

Using patchouli

In the XXI century the aroma of patchouli is responsible for sharpness and warm plume in chypre fragrances and successfully used in both the women's and the men's perfumes. Spirits having composed of patchouli, becoming exquisite oriental fragrance. Patchouli is clearly heard in perfumes such as: «Miss Dior Cherie» by Dior, «Chanel №5» by Chanel, as well as «Shalimar» from Guerlain.

It is still used in alternative medicine for the treatment of skin diseases such as eczema Eczema - is difficult to treat   and athlete. Small skin injuries and cuts heal faster if you add cream pachulevoe oil and gently lubricate injured place.

In cosmetology patchouli is used to obtain a natural lifting effect. The skin after the procedure becomes smooth and elastic. Thanks to oil refreshing effect and the ability to open clogged pores of the skin fat, it becomes soft and velvety.

Besides patchouli oil - a mandatory component of all kinds of creams and pills for weight loss. The fact is that it has the ability to reduce appetite and excrete various toxins and excess water, which is basic for the dropping weight. Further, the patchouli extract facilitates skin respiration and metabolism Improves metabolism and losing weight without dieting . A prisoner in a tube of cream, patchouli becomes an excellent means of combating Celite.

Patchouli oil is recommended to be used for oil burner Aroma - create an atmosphere . Especially in the organization of romantic encounters, because it does not just help tune in, but also is a great stimulator of sexual activity for both sexes. The latter quality is successfully used in aromatherapy to correct sexual disorders of functional nature, and therapists use in their sessions, the aroma of patchouli in the treatment of various depressive conditions, fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome Chronic fatigue - if life is not a pleasant experience .

Use it at home therapy: five to six drops of patchouli oil to a warm bath and, according to consumers, it relieves fatigue as a hand. In addition, facilities for decontamination can add a few drops in a bucket of water prior to wet cleaning. Constant use of patchouli not only lift your spirits and purify the room, but also expel all moles of the cabinets.

The use of patchouli oil has contraindications. Since the essential substance found in the leaves of plants, is a powerful stimulator of muscle activity, it in no case can not be used during pregnancy and serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Galina Yampol'skaya