Vanilla Oil Extract
Most people have vanilla oil extract in their cupboards for baking and cooking purposes. But, little do they know that vanilla oil extract has many potential health benefits. Although vanilla oil isn’t an essential oil, it does have various properties that make it beneficial for different health conditions.
Vanilla oil contains eugenol, caproic acid, piperonal, and vanillin. It also contains trace amounts of acetic acid, vanillyl ether, and p-hydroxybenzaldehyde. Vanillin and piperonal are the compounds responsible for the substance’s delicious taste and many of its reputed health benefits. According to various research, vanilla oil has been determined to have antispasmodic, calming, balsamic, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, and antidepressant properties.
People can make vanilla oil extracts by chopping vanilla pods, removing the seeds, and putting them into a carrier essential oil such as jojoba, apricot, or almond and letting it sit and infuse. Doctors recommend people suffering from cold sores directly apply a small amount of vanilla oil to the affected area once or twice daily. The oil will prevent bacteria from infecting the blisters and help soothe the area immediately. The aroma will also help relax the body, encouraging the body to fight the infection.
