Major Constituents:
monoterpenes: a-pinene , b-pinene, myrcene, paracymene, limonene
sesquiterpenes: b-caryophyllene, aromadendrene
alcohols: terpinen-4-ol, a-terpineol, b-terpineol, p-cymenol-8, cis & trans thujanol-4
oxides: 1,4 cineole, 1,8-cineole

Tradition Uses: Powerful antiseptic, analgesic, antiviral, antirheumatic, powerful antispasmodic anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, deodorant, expectorant, fungicidal, insect repellant, purifying, sedative (CNS, cardiac, antihypertensive)

Skin: acne, athlete's foot, fungal infections, dandruff, herpes, insecticide, sores

Muscular/Skeletal: arthritis, rheumatism; muscle & joint aches & pains, injuries and sprains

Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: may help to lower blood pressure, aids hypertension (MDR), recovery support after heart attack

Immune: colds, fevers, infections as zona (herpes), chicken pox, aids recuperation from long illness

Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: urinary antiseptic, cystitis, vaginitis, increases urine flow

Nervous Brain/ Mind: soothing, calming, promotes blood flow to the brain. Good for mental fatique.

Emotional/Energetic: promotes positive outlook, lifts depression and bolsters confidence.

Blends well with: Cinnamon, cypress, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, peppermint, pine, rosemary.

Satety Data: tested non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing if properly diluted. May be sensitizing due to aldehydes.

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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