Monday, January 9, 2012

How to Get Relief From Broken Capillaries?


Parsley oil and geranium oil may provide you with some relief from broken capillaries, but academic research does not support the claim. Most evidence is anecdotal in nature. One problem with researching the oils is that product formulations and quality vary greatly depending on the plant variety used and the country of origin. Consult with your physician before using either parsley oil or geranium oil to treat your broken capillaries. Your doctor may suggest a different treatment approach.
Broken Capillaries
"Broken capillaries" is not a medical term. Your capillaries do not truly break. When you age, your skin thins and becomes more delicate and sensitive to injury. Capillaries are small blood vessels that are normally protected by a layer of fat that diminishes as you age. Capillary walls can weaken and stretch, and the blood vessels fill up with too much blood, causing the appearance of reddish-blue lines across your skin. Although they may seem like small bruises, broken capillaries do not heal over time. The condition is usually harmless.
Essential Oils
Both parsley oil and geranium oil are essential oils, liquid plant extracts. According to the National Cancer Institute, only steam-distilled oils are considered essential oils. Chemical extraction affects the purity of essential oils. Aromatherapists use the oils to enhance your mood and mental state, but essential oils can also be used topically to treat ailments, such as broken capillaries.
Parsley Oil
You likely have parsley tucked away in your kitchen cupboard, but the herb also has medicinal uses. Both the leaves and seeds of parsley can be distilled to produce parsley oil. In the book, "Aromatherapy Science: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals," author Maria Lis-Balchin writes that parsley oil can be used to treat broken capillaries, bruises and varicose veins. According to Lis-Balchin, who teaches at South Bank University in London, the essential oil also helps with psoriasis, hemorrhoids and premenstrual syndrome.
Geranium Oil
According to the book, "Reference Guide for Essential Oils," you can also use geranium oil to treat broken capillaries, particularly if you have sensitive skin. In addition, geranium oil stimulates circulation, improves your mood and increases milk production for nursing mothers. Ironically, the geranium flower, Geranium maculatum, does not produce geranium oil. Rather, Pelargonium capitatum, a flowering South African plant, is distilled to produce geranium oil. So do not consider using any substance from the geranium plant to heal skin problems.
Concerns
Before you apply parsley or geranium oil to your skin, test the oil on a small patch of skin first. Discontinue use if you notice a reaction. Do not use parsley oil if you are pregnant, lactating or suffering from kidney disease. Children are especially sensitive to parsley oil. Because of the potential for toxicity in children, do not use it on a child's skin or let him inhale it. Be aware that using parsley oil on your own skin makes you more sensitive to sunlight. Geranium oil is a natural source of methylhexaneamine, a chemical stimulant that is banned by most professional sports. Again, consult with your physician before using either parsley oil or geranium oil to treat your broken capillaries to ensure that these substances are harmless for you.
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