Tamala Essential Oil

Tamala oil is of medium viscosity and golden yellow. It has a clove-like aroma with a hint of peppery taste. The chemical compositions of Tamala oil are LINALOOL, cinnamaldehyde, and cinnamic acid.

LINALOOL is a naturally occurring terpene found in cannabis and many flowers and spice plants. The scent is floral with a hint of spiciness. The natural origins and pleasing scent has meant that linalool is used in many commercial applications. It has been widely used as a scent in soaps, shampoos, and hand creams.

Tamala Essential Oil

Tamala Essential Oil

Tamala Essential Oil in history

Tamala essential oil is extracted from the Cinnamomum Tamala tree’s leaves. The tree has other names such as tezpat, tezapatta, Malabar leaf, Indian bark, Indian cassia, or malabathrum.

The tree is in the family Lauraceae that is native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It can grow up to 20 meters tall. Its leaves have a clove-like aroma with a hint of peppery taste; they are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Tamala oil is extensively used as a constituent in men’s soaps, colognes, and cosmetics and is extracted through careful steam distillation of the leaves.

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Tamala Essential Oil uses

Indian bay leaves (where Tamala oil is extracted from) contains notable plant-derived compounds, vitamins, and minerals that offer a variety of benefits for our general wellbeing. Below are some of the potential health benefits of using Tamala oil.

1.      Diabetes Treatment

Diabetes a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood.

Indian bay leaf is effective in treating type 2 diabetes as it noticeably reduces blood glucose levels, cholesterol, and triglyceride. Maximum results are achieved by just adding a few drops of the highly concentrated Tamala oil into your drinking water for about 30 days. This will cause a drop in sugar levels in the body as well as regulate the functioning of your heart. The antioxidants in the Tamala oil enable the body to process the insulin more efficiently, thus making it a better alternative to conventional medicine. Moreover, it is significantly cheaper than off-the-counter diabetic medicines.

2.      Pain Reliever

Tamala oil extracted from the Indian bay leaves has anti-inflammatory properties. These properties help ease pain resulting from sprains, strains, arthritis, rheumatism as well as general pains and aches. Application on the temples using Tamala oil and massaging them helps relieve migraines and headaches. Using Tamala oil on inflamed joints helps in reducing pain and swelling, giving a general sense of wellbeing.

3.      Beneficial during Periconceptional Period

Tamala oil contains folic acid that has been known for some time now to prevent birth defects. Birth defects, or congenital malformations, are structural or functional abnormalities present from birth and can be caused by several factors, including micronutrient deficiencies. Neural tube defects such as spina bifida are one of the most common congenital malformations.

According to the WHO, current evidence suggests that folic acid supplementation in the periconceptional period, either alone or in combination with other vitamins and minerals, can prevent neural tube defects.

4.      Reduces Anxiety and Stress

The chemical compound LINALOOL found in Tamala oil helps lower the level of stress hormones in the body and as a result chances of anxiety and depression as well.

LINALOOL also helps promote sleep. The chemical interacts with GABA receptors that assist in sedation giving the user a calming effect.

5.      Anti-cancer Properties

Early laboratory cell research shows that Indian bay leaves slow the growth of breast cancer cells and colorectal cancer cells. The chemical compositions caffeic acid, quercetin, eugenol, and catechins, found in Tamala oil, have chemo-protective properties that offer resistance against different types of cancer. They also contain a phytonutrient called parthenolide which has shown to specifically restrain the proliferation of cervical cancer.

6.      Antibacterial Effects

In lab studies, Tamala oil extracted from the Indian bay leaves possess antibacterial properties. This means that it has the potential to stop bacteria from growing. More specifically, it inhibits the growth of both Staphylococcus aureus (the bacteria behind Staph infection) and E. coli. Early lab tests show that Tamala oil fights off H. pylori, a bacterium that causes ulcers and even cancer.

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Contraindications

Tamala oil may irritate the skin. It is therefore advisable to take it in very low doses. Avoid contact with your eyes or mucus membrane.

If pregnant or breastfeeding it is advisable to consult your physician before using Tamala oil.

It may interfere with blood sugar levels before and after surgery. A two-week window is recommended for you to start taking it again after surgery. You should also frequently monitor your blood sugar levels while using Tamala oil.

It is recommended that you consult your physician before using Tamala oil during pregnancy, although it is safe to take it in food amounts.

If using it around children, it is advised to use it in a diffuser.

Do not directly apply to pets as it may cause irritation on their skin. If using a diffuser, ensure it is in an open space room where pets can walk out.

Keep out of children’s and pets’ reach.

Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product.

Tamala oil does more than add a tinge of flavor and aroma to your food. Sadly, not many are aware of the health benefits of this wonder oil. It is loaded with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can transform the way your skin and hair feel. It treats several ailments and is anti-bacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory in nature. It is also rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. This honorable spice is also a good source of minerals, like Copper, Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, Selenium and Iron.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamomum_tamala

https://www.who.int/elena/titles/folate_periconceptional/en/

https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=506207#null

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/192563/

https://ayurvedicoils.com/tag/health-benefits-of-linalool

http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-bay.html