Key Benefits Of Tonka Bean Oil

In recent years the tonka bean and its impressive properties have gained international acclaim for all the ways that it can help. Not only does the bean have a natural pleasant aroma, similar to that of vanilla, it has a whole host of other advantages that go far beyond aromatherapy. Tonka bean is an oil that is an amber color and typically very thick in consistency. Much like coconut oil, tonka bean oil will solidify at lower temperatures. Here are some key ways in which this oil can be utilized. 

Antiseptic

This oil has been used in traditional practices as a way to ensure that injuries were properly treated. In the event that something like a cut or a snake bite isn't properly treated, it can very easily turn into a much bigger issue than it was originally. Infections can easily become very serious if they are not immediately dealt with. When you clean a wound, you are properly eliminating the chance that it become badly infected. Infections are so dangerous because they can easily transfer to other parts of your body. They aren't to be taken lightly. Just a little bit of tonka bean oil will disinfect your wound on contact.

Expectorant

If you are someone who suffers from colds or even asthma, this is a great oil to keep on hand. Tonka bean oil helps to increase the function of the lungs and aids in the dispersing of the mucus build up that often settles there. The reason this oil can be so effective is that it helps to lubricate the passageways that lead to the lungs and rids the body of mucus. Try using a bit of the oil in a diffuser or an oil burner. You can also use a drop with a carrier oil like jojoba or coconut and rub it into your chest when congestion sets in. You'll be able to breathe much more easily after several minutes.

Fixative

This is one of the most interesting qualities of this oil. It is known to help fix a fragrance and enhance its ability to stay on the skin. If you are the type of person that loves to experiment with different scents and enjoys perfume, you may want to pick this oil up. Not only that, if you want to take it a step further, and in the event you like to actually make your own fragrances, this is a must-have.

Many who are well versed in the natural and holistic world have transitioned from using store bought perfume, because of sensitivity, to simply making their own. If this is the case for you, you'll definitely need some tonka bean oil, not just for its interesting scent properties but because it ensures your fragrance is long lasting.

Insecticide

If you have an aversion to pests, which most people do, yet don't want to use over-the-counter bug sprays with their harsh chemical ingredients, this oil is a perfect substitute. Add a couple of drops of tonka bean oil to a spray bottle with alcohol and water. Spray it on your base boards to keep those creepy crawlers out. 

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