Pranarôm's Biznaga oil is the volatile essence of a plant containing abundant aromatic molecules with varied and therapeutic properties. It is extracted by steam distillation.
The biznaga is a plant with enormous medicinal uses. Its active ingredients include chelinone, visnaginone, chelin and visnagine, which have vasodilator, anti-asthmatic and antitussive effects. It also has a natural diuretic function.
The essential oil of biznaga is antispasmodic, bronchodilator, suitable in cases of asthmatic crises. It relieves pain caused by kidney stones.
It supports the relief of respiratory tract and colds. Helps in the treatment of infectious, digestive and urinary problems and psoriasis. Facilitates the opening of the respiratory, biliary, urinary and coronary tracts.
It can be used in massage or as a vapour in the air. The essential oil helps to prevent diabetes and tachycardia.
It is also used in aromatherapy to help in massages, due to its mild floral aroma, although as it is a great photosensitiser, it is advisable to take the necessary precautions and not allow direct exposure of the treated area to sunlight. Other ailments that can be alleviated with biznaga oil are painful menstruation and vitiligo. It has a unique earthy, herbaceous and floral aroma.
