Pure Vanilla Extract

Description

My Organic Pure Vanilla Extract has been infused for 15 months.  Not only does it SMELL SO GOOD but it has MANY medicinal properties, which can be beneficial when consumed regularly.  10 drops morning and afternoon in your water, tea, or coffee can have astonishing effects on your health (and OMG it just makes me SMILE from ear to ear when I get a whiff of it in my water or tea!!). And each jar has an actual madagascar bean inside, so it continues to get stronger and stronger.  

Some of the health benefits of vanilla bean extract are:

1. Helps Weight Loss

Vanilla extract contains some substance which can help in losing weight. As we all know, obesity can lead to various diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases. Although exercise and diet have primary role in weight loss, the efforts can be supplemented with the intake of vanilla extract to fasten the weight loss program.

2. Treatment of Digestive Problems

Vanilla extract can help calm the stomach in case of feeling nausea. Vanilla has been used as traditional medicine for vomiting and stomach upsets. The scent is effective in easing nausea and queasiness. There are a few ways to take the benefit of vanilla in this case: first, drinking vanilla infused herbal tea. The second, boiling water and vanilla beans, then drink the decoction slowly. The third, adding a few drops of vanilla extract to a glass of water and sip it slowly.

3. Treatment of Cough and Fever

Cough syrups often use vanilla extract as a flavoring agent to cover the bitter taste. The mild anaesthetic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties in vanilla extract can relieve cough symptoms such as pain from sore throat, fever and headache.

Just add vanilla extract to a glass of warm water with a teaspoon of honey. This remedy is especially effective on children (over one year old), since children like the sweet taste of vanilla.

4. High Antioxidants

The pleasant flavor and health benefits of vanilla extracts come from about 200 compounds which have antioxidant effects. Antioxidants are needed to fight free radicals. As we already know, free radicals can cause various degenerative diseases such as cancers, heart diseases, alzheimer and dementia. Consuming vanilla extract regularly can help us slow down the degenerative process in our body.

5. Dental Health

Yes, Dental Health!!!  Vanillin, a major compound found in vanilla extract, is similar to capsaicin in chilli peppers and euganols in cinnamon. It is an effective pain reliever and topical anaesthetic. Adding a few drops of vanilla extract in water as mouthwash can help fight toothache and maintain healthy gums and breath.

6. Aphrodisiac

Vanilla has been used as an aphrodisiac since ancient times, especially among Mayan people. Some researches in aromatherapy show that vanilla can increase sexual desire by boosting testosterone levels in men. Regular intake of vanilla is effective in curing impotency. The aroma induces feelings of pleasure. This is also the reason why vanilla is often used in perfume industry, since it can elevate sexual moods.

7. Treatment of Menstrual Problems

Since ancient time, vanilla extract has been used to regulate menstrual cycles. This is important when a couple is having pregnancy difficulties. The regular intake of vanilla extract is used by women who have irregular periods to regulate their cycles.

8. Acne Treatment

Vanilla extract has antibacterial properties. It is used as ingredients in acne treatment products. Regular application of vanilla extract with carrier oil (coconut oil or olive oil) helps cleanse the skin, reducing the occurrence of pimples and acne.

9. Anti-Aging

Vanilla is rich in antioxidants which prevent skin damage caused by free radicals. The antioxidants help delay signs of aging on skin… like fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots. Make your own home remedy by a few drops of vanilla extract into organic oil, and apply it regularly on skin.

10. Heals Burns and Wounds

Vanilla has been used since ancient time as traditional medicine to heal burns, wounds and cuts. The antibacterial properties in vanilla help fight infections and promote healing. Vanilla extract mixed with carrier oil can be applied on burns, wounds, and cuts. Do not apply pure concentrated vanilla extract directly on skin, it must be mixed with a carrier oil such as coconut oil or olive oil.

11. Promotes Healthy Skin

Vanilla contains vitamin B which play important role in maintaining healthy skin. Antioxidants in vanilla protect the skin from damage caused by pollutions and toxins.

Meanwhile, vanilla bean is also beneficial for hair tricks. Here is it:

12. Treatment of Anxiety and Depression

Some neurological researches have proven that vanilla extract has positive effect on people with depression and anxiety disorders. Vanilla scent is specifically helpful. Sipping water, tea or milk containing vanilla extract helps reduce anxiety.

1oz $15   2oz $25