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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