As the weather warms day by day, many people have slowly put away their winter clothes and put on thin summer clothes, looking very beautiful. With the warm weather, many people go out to play, especially now that the temperature is just right for taking children out to play in the evening, which is indeed a very good thing.
A few days ago, I heard from a colleague that when they took their child to play by the lake, they encountered mosquitoes, and the child was bitten a few times, leading to thoughts of using menthol oil. Indeed, applying some menthol oil after being bitten by mosquitoes can have the effect of relieving itching, and the benefits of menthol oil are not limited to this. If you drop menthol oil on the navel, other benefits may come along. Let’s explore it together.
Before bed, a drop of “menthol oil” on the navel, many men find it beneficial the next morning
Menthol oil can relieve pain
With the arrival of summer, although the temperature is getting warmer day by day, there is still a slight temperature difference in the morning and evening. Many people tend to feel a bit cold at night, especially when sleeping, leading to kicking off the blanket, which can result in chilling the abdomen and causing abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Especially for men, they may feel hot while sleeping, but once they fall asleep, they may feel cold, and not having a blanket to cover may lead to chilling of the abdomen. In fact, if men drop menthol oil into the navel before bed, it can help alleviate symptoms of abdominal pain.
This is mainly because menthol oil contains menthol and camphor, which can effectively contract and expand the capillaries at the navel, thereby relieving the sensation of abdominal pain.
Menthol oil improves sleep quality
Most people who have used menthol oil know that its smell is particularly stimulating. Applying it on the body can be very comfortable and can also relieve one’s emotions. For those who suffer from insomnia or poor sleep quality, dropping menthol oil on the navel before sleep can effectively improve sleep quality and even prevent insomnia.
This is mainly because there is an acupoint called the Shenque point at the navel, which is very beneficial for human health. Dropping menthol oil on this acupoint before sleep can stimulate the central nervous system and induce drowsiness.
Menthol oil relieves diarrhea
Although the weather is becoming warmer, there is still a slight temperature difference in the morning and evening, leading to abdominal chill, which can cause symptoms of diarrhea and abdominal pain. Dropping menthol oil on the navel can help the beneficial substances in menthol oil reach the body.
It is mainly because the Shenque acupoint on the navel plays a great role, which can alleviate the diarrhea. If men are experiencing symptoms of diarrhea, they might consider dropping menthol oil on the navel before sleep, and the symptoms of diarrhea may improve the next day. Many men find this method quite practical.
Friends are the best, but there are also some usage taboos:
Avoid use during pregnancy: As mentioned earlier, menthol oil contains camphor, which may cause some harm to the body. Especially for pregnant mothers, it may have adverse effects on the fetus, so pregnant women should not use menthol oil even after being bitten by mosquitoes.
Avoid use for infants: We all know that infant skin is very delicate, and menthol oil contains irritating ingredients. If newborn babies use menthol oil, it may induce jaundice and convulsions.
Avoid use on the face: Menthol oil is highly irritating, and some people may have allergic reactions to it. After application, itching and pigment deposition may occur, affecting one’s appearance.
Avoid use on damaged skin: Menthol oil is highly irritating, and if your skin is damaged, such as with burns or scalds, you should not use menthol oil, as it will cause severe pain and hinder wound healing.
