How to use garlic oil

 Garlic oil uses vary, from helping to ease the symptoms of a cold to improving the condition of your skin.To explore the health benefits of garlic oil, you could try it:

As a massage oil

We have referenced a few scientific studies that have found garlic oil could help to reduce cholesterol levels.

The best way to see if this can help you is to dilute garlic essential oil with a carrier oil and use it as a massage lotion.

Once diluted, warm in the palm of your hands and gently apply across your body on a regular basis.

As a hair care treatment

To see how garlic oil benefits the hair and scalp, you can add a few drops to your shampoo or condition and apply as normal.

It is believed it can tacklesigns of dandruff, whilst also supporting hair growth and thickness.

Alternatively, you can make your own hair mask by diluting garlic essential oil with a carrier oil, along with a thick bast like honey or oats, before applying it to your hair and washing it out after 20-25 minutes.

What are its benefits?   ​

Excellent for the skin

The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of garlic extract are excellent to treat skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, scars, wrinkles, and dark circles. The oil contains compounds which boost the formation of new tissues and help in supplying blood to the wounds.

Improves heart health

Garlic oil contains diallyldisulfide, a compound that displays anti-atherosclerotic effects that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It does so by preventing blood clots in the arteries, preventing conditions like stroke or myocardial infarction. More over, garlic oil increases the elasticity of blood vessels, thus improving circulation.

Improves brain health

Garlic oil can help in preventing neurodegenerative diseases like memory loss or dementia. The oil contains compounds which prevent oxidation and accumulation of cholesterol, which when oxidised can lead to clots in the brain.

​It is an antiviral

Garlic oil can be used as ananti viral, as many viruses like influenza B, human cytomegalovirus, vaccinia, and human Rhinovirus type 2 are sensitive to garlic extracts. Garlic oil enhances the activity of natural killer cells, cells that destroy other cells that have been infected with a virus.

​Boosts immunity andreduces inflammation

Garlic oil has immuno modulatory effects, which means it impacts the immune system by decreasing inflammation and boosting immunity. There are two types of cells -Th1 and Th2. Th1 cells are responsible for the production of inflammatory compounds, while Th2 cells trigger the immune response to tackle the inflammation. The oil extracts shift the balance of Th1 cells towards Th2cells, thus boosting immunity and reducing inflammation at the same time.