| Major
Constituents:
monoterpenes: d-limonene, a- &y-terpinene, paracymene,
a-&B-phellandrene, terpinolene
alcohols: linalool, geraniol, hexanol, octanol,
nonanol, decanol
coumarins: scopoletine, umbelliferone, bergamotene,
bergaptol, bergaptene
aldehydes: hexanol, heptanal, octanal, nonanal,
geranial, neral
Traditional Uses: adaptogen, antifungal,
antiseptic, anti-viral, antitoxic, antisclerotic,
bactericidal, cicatrizant, insecticidal, rubefacient,
diuretic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, vermifuge, hemostatic,
hypotensive, vasoconstrictor and decongestant
Skin: cellulite, acne, boils, corns,
warts, oily(balances sebum), couperose, dry skin,
thin hair and nails, strengthens epidermis function,
tightens blood vessels, stimulates connective tissue,
protects against infection, aids development of
acid mantle
Respiratory: asthma, bronchitis,
sore throat, sinusitis, all respiratory infections
Muscular/Skeletal: arthritis, tightens
smooth muscles, strengthens connective tissue
Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: poor
circulation, raises blood pressure, aids nose bleeds,
tightens smooth muscles of veins, vitamin P like
action on capillary circulation, useful for phlebitis,
varicose veins, thrombosis
Immune: colds, flu, fever, contagious
infections, clears airborne bacteria, stimulates
white blood cells
Digestive: dyspepsia, constipation,
detoxification, obesity, liver cleanser and stimulant,
pancreas stimulant, reduces blood sugar, balances
stomach acidity
Endocrine: endocrine stimulant
Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: induces
labor when overdue, causes vasoconstricting effect
on kidneys & reduced urine excretion
Nervous Brain/ Mind: stimulant
to brain, all sense organs and Parasympathetic Nervous
system, clears thought, aids concentration
Emotional/Energetic: promotes spiritual
and psychic awareness, increases connection between
Spirit and Soul
Blends well with: citronella, geranium,
lavender, rose, lime, neroli, orange, petitgrain,
sage, ylang ylang
Satety Data: non-toxic, non-irritant:
phototoxic, do not use on skin exposed to sunlight
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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