Anti-inflammatory, antiviral , anti-tumor , anti-hyperglycemic, and anti-carcinogenic properties of essential oil is not hidden anymore. As a result of this, aromatherapy’s therapeutic potential has grown beyond emotional and psychological symptoms to include a variety of physical ailments. Furthermore, these findings imply that aromatherapy may be useful not just through inhalation but also through topical application of essential oils, expanding the medical reasons for aromatherapy. One of the predicted outcomes of using essential oils topically is wound healing. Some essential oils which have promising role in wound healing are-
1.Pine oil
Some proponents suggest that pine essential oil, like tea tree oil, can be used topically (applied to the skin) as an antibacterial. The oil may theoretically be used to treat minor skin diseases and burns. The anti-inflammatory properties of pine essential oil have also been suggested. Due to this activity it can assist in the relief of pain caused by linked health issues such arthritis and muscle discomfort and in inflammatory skin conditions.
2.Eucalyptus oil
The healing benefits of Eucalyptus oil can be attributed to its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, and antiseptic qualities, among other valuable properties. This germicidal oil’s antiseptic properties make it a popular choice for use on wounds, cuts, burns, bites, stings, and sores. Besides soothing the irritated skin, it relieves pain, protects any openings from becoming infected, and promotes faster healing. Added to warm baths, Eucalyptus Essential Oil’s analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties help to rejuvenate stiff and sore muscles.
3.Lavender oil
Lavender essential oil helps to prevent scarring by promoting cell and tissue growth. It has antibiotic, antioxidant, and antiseptic properties. Lavender oil demonstrates wound-healing activity and shows potential for use as a natural treatment to help repair damaged skin tissues. Topical application of lavender oil to wounds accelerates wound healing through formation of granulation tissue by collagen synthesis, tissue remodeling by collagen replacement from type III to type I, and wound contraction (wound shrinking).
4. Deodar oil
Doedar oil relieves cuts, wounds, scrapes, and burns mostly because to its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and immunity strengthening effects. It has the ability to target microorganisms that would otherwise remain trapped in the afflicted skin, allowing for faster recovery. Furthermore, this rub-on mixture considerably minimizes the possibilities of infection and irritation by acting as a strong disinfectant. As a result, this salve is an excellent choice for mild wounds. This oil also aids in the prevention of WBC dysfunction and provides a significant boost to the immune system.
5.Turmeric Oil
Turmeric oil not only relieves inflammation to help with pain, but also aids in healing in many ways. First, it’s a natural anti-bacterial, so it will help fight bacteria that are found on the skin when you have a wound and prevent bacteria from entering the body via the wound opening. Turmeric oil also helps clot the blood, so it will prevent the wound from bleeding further. Last, it helps the wound heal and treats the skin, so there will be little to no scarring and the skin will stay protected.
6. Neem oil
Neem oil contains fatty acids, antioxidants, and antimicrobial compounds, and these can benefit the skin in a range of ways. Research shows that these compounds may help fight skin infections, promote wound healing, and combat signs of skin aging. The active compounds in neem oil may promote blood vessel and connective tissue growth, thus enhancing wound healing. It helps the body to rapidly create collagen fibers to close the wound. Within 2 weeks, neem showed significant changes in the healing process by enhancing the proliferation phase.
7. Tea tree oil
The main constituent of tea tree oil is terpenoids which are natural antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-infective in action. Tea tree oil is not just soothing and disinfecting; it is capable of penetrating into the lower skin layers with its anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, analgesic (pain killing) and cicatrizant (wound-healing) qualities. It helps the skin to heal by encouraging the formation of scar tissue.
8. Tulsi Oil
Tulsi oil has antioxidant properties, which may be responsible and favorable for faster wound healing and this plant extract may be useful in the management of abnormal healing and hypertropic scars. O. sanctum leaves also have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and immunostimulatory properties. Flavonoids isolated from O. sanctum scavenged free radicals and showed antilipoperoxidant activity at very low concentration. The free radical scavenging activity of plant flavonoids help in the healing of wounds
