Estragole, Methyl
Chavicol - anesthetic, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant,
cancer-preventative, fungicide, insecticide, stimulates
liver regeneration, shows DNA binding activities
Traditional Uses: Antispasmodic,
antifungal, anesthetic, antiphlogistic, insecticidal,
hypotensive, parasiticide, sedative
Skin: sooths inflammation, cuts,
burns, bruises, fungal infections
Respiratory: may aid respiratory
infections, dilates bronchi
Muscular/Skeletal: aches, pains,
strains
Lymphatic/Cardio: may lower blood
pressure
Digestive: roundworm, digestive
system candida
Nervous/Emotion/Mind: clears thinking,
relieves tension, aids emotional control
Safety Data: non-toxic, non-irritant,
non-sensitizing at low dose. Appears safe at normal
(low) physiological doses.
Dr. Kurt Schnaublet writes:
The shaman's herb: Pericon (Tagetes lucida) - a
shaman's plant from Central America. The oil contains
traces of highly spasmolytic coumarin derivatives.
Tagetes lucida offers a new dimension of relaxation
to aromatherapy.
SOURCE: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla,,
THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL,
Tampa, 1998
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