Fenugreek oil can be used in a number of home remedies through which one can avail health benefits. Acne Fenugreek essential oil helps in acne. Put about 5 drops of essential oil in 5 ml of base oil, for which jojoba oil is ideal choice. Massage this oil on the face and skin covered with acne pimples. It reduces inflammation and redness around the pimples. It also alleviates swelling and the pain that comes with these pimples. This application also prevents formation of new blackheads. This is because blackheads are formed by oxidation and fenugreek oil is an antioxidant, so it prevents the pimples from oxidizing. Fenugreek oil is great for getting rid of boils and similar conditions like carbuncles, cysts, furuncles, ingrown hair and folliculitis. It is simple to apply. One just has to add a few drops of fenugreek essential oil to a herbal poultice made for any of these conditions. Its presence in the poultice improves the efficiency of the home remedy. Many a times, our skin is irritated because of some environmental stress. It can be extreme dry, harsh cold weather or some allergen that makes the skin irritated. One can add a few drops of fenugreek oil to olive oil and massage it on the skin. This provides relief from swelling, like that from hives and itching.
