Traditional
Uses: analgesic, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory,
antipruritic, antispasmodic , astringent, cholagogue,
choleretic, cicatrizant, cephalic, decongestant
, depurative, expectorant, febrifuge, tonic &
stimulant, hepatic, nervine
Skin: acne, dermatitis, detox,
relieves itching(pruritis, eczema, urticaria), softens
and degreases skin, removes blackheads, cools skin,aids
healing of wounds, sores, scabs
Respiratory : asthma, chronic´
bronchitis, all respiratory problems especially
mucopurulent
Muscular/skeletal: refreshing to
muscles, headache pain
Digestive: gingivitis, colic, dyspepsia,
flatulence, nausea(travel, morning), stimulates
appetite, hiccups
Immune: colds, fevers, flu
Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: eases
menstrual cramps, aids morning sickness, labor,
delivery, aids mastitis, kidney tonic-cystitis
Nervous Brain/ Mind: headache,
mental exhaustion, nervous stress
Emotional/Energetic: Creates a
childlike innocence and lightness
Blends well with: basil, eucalyptus,
tea tree, thyme, lavender, cypress, cedarwood, lemon,
lime, mandarin, rosemary,
Satety Data:Tested at low dose
non toxic, non-irritating
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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