Major Constituents:
monoterpenes: a-&B- phellandrene
sesquiterpenes: a-copaene, d-&y-cadinenes, a-&
B-bourbonenes, guaiazulene
alcohols: B-phenylehthylic alcohol
monoterpene alcohols: linalool, a-terpineol, citronellol,
geraniol, nerol, menthol
esters: citronellyl formiate, geranyl, linalyl formiates,
citronellyl andgeranyl acetates, citronellyl &
geranyl butyrates
ketones: menthone, methylheptenone, isomenthone
oxides: 1,8-cineole, cis-&trans-rose-oxide
aldehydes: neral, geranial, citronellal
Traditional Uses:
analgesic, anti-inflammatory,antidepressant, antihemorrhagic,
cicatrizant, diuretic, lymphotonic, antimicrobial,
antipruritic, antispasmodic , antiviral, astringent,
tonic & stimulant, pancreatic stimulant, deodorant,
hepato-stimulant, phlebotonic
Skin: acne,burns, bruises, broken
capillaries, balances oil glabnd secretion, congested
and mature skin, healing especially after facial
plastic surgery, eczema, cellulite, mosquito repellant
Respiratory: asthma, sore throat,
tonsilitis, clears mucus
Muscular/skeletal: osteo- arthritis,
rheumatism
Digestive: jaundice, gastritis, colitis, cleans
digestive system of mucus, liver tonic
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic: aids
poor circulation, stimulates lymphatic system, hemorrhoids,
phlebitis
Immune: immune stimulant
Endocrine: adrenal, cortical, glandular
problems
Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: eases
PMS, menopause, kidney tonic-diuretic
Nervous/ Brain/ Mind: nervous stress,
neuro-balancing, neuralgia, quells anxiety, uplifting
antidepressant
Emotional/Energetic: Taps into
the power of the heart, increasing imagination,
intuition and sensory world. Increases the capacity
for intimate communication, allowing one to receive
and to give and express.
Blends well with: Eucalyptus, lavender,
clary sage, rose, lime, orange frankincense, grapefruit,
ylang ylang
Satety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant
and non-sensitising
SOURCES:
Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER
REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998
Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit,
London, 1996
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy,
Brisbane, 1997
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