Traditional
Uses: anti-inflammatory, bactericidal,
fungicidal, deodorant, laxative, phlebotonic, sedative(
cardiac, sacral, solar plexuses), tonic (ovarian);
similar action to valerian (?perhaps orally)
Skin: allergies, rashes, dermatitis,
psoriasis, inflammation, wound healing, mature skin,
rejuvenating, unites functions of skin layers, aids
hair and teeth
Digestive: constipation
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic: hemorrhoids,
varicosities, regulates heartbeat, (systolic/diastolic),
harmonizes circulation in heart, large body and
lung, stimulates arterial and venous circulation;
aids cardiac pain of nervous origin
Immune: fever (cooling), staph
infection
Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: regulates
hormonal system when imbalanced; stimulates ovaries
Nervous Brain/ Mind: insomnia,
nervous indigestion, migraine, balances Sympathetic
with Parasympathetic functions, calms restlessness
Emotional/Energetic: intensifies
feelings towards a spiritual teacher, inspires devotion,
generosity and deep inner peace, aids in finding
inner balance in emotional and spiritual interplay
Blends well with: rose, frankincense,
orange, sage, myrrh, petitgrain, lavender
Satety Data: Non-toxic, Non-irritant
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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