Traditional Uses: analgesic, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory (intestinal, urinary), antimicrobial, antipruritic, antispasmodic(cardiac, respiratory), anti-infectiousbactericide, , antiviral, astringent, cephalic, cordial, decongestant (pulmonary, prostate), depurative, emmenagogue, expectorant, mucolytic, fungicide, febrifuge, tonic & stimulant, intestinal, digestive, cholagogue, choleretic, pancreatic stimulant, neurotonic

Skin: acne, dermatitis, ringworm,cabbies, toothache, detox, constricts capillaries, relieves itching(pruritis, eczema, urticaria), softens and degreases skin, removes blackheads, cools skin, retains moisture in skin

Digestive: gingivitis, colic, cramps, indigestion, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea(travel, morning), diarrhea, ulcers, hepato-pancreatic stimulant, liver cirrhosis, liver fatigue from allopathic treatments,Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Cardiovascular/Lymphatic: palpitations, heart tonic, vasoconstrictive action, aids hypotension, fainting, increases white blood cells, activates lymph flow and drainage

Immune: cholera, yellow fever, colds, flu, fevers-warms when cool and cooling when hot, infections

Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: eases menstrual cramps, aids morning sickness, labor, delivery, aids mastitis, kidney tonic-cystitis

Nervous Brain/ Mind: headache, mental exhaustion, nervous stress, zona(herpes, shingles), vertigo, aids neuralgia& sciatica

Respiratory: asthma, bronchitis, halitosis, rhinitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, spasmodic and dry cough, tuberculosis, pneumonia, cleansing, purifying
Muscular/skeletal: neuralgia, sciatica, arthritis, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism

Emotional/Energetic: Enhances our receptive capacities on the mental and spiritual level, instills inspiration and insight. Said to bring dreams of prophecy and develop emotional tolerance.

Blends well with: eucalyptus, tea tree, thyme, lavender, cypress, cedarwood, lemon, lime, mandarin, rosemary, spearmint

Satety Data: Avoid in pregnancy, lactation, tested at low dose non toxic

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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