Traditional
Uses: Anti- allergenic, anti-inflammatory,
antipyretic, anti-phologistic, antirheumatic, antiseptic,
antispasmodic, astringent, cicatrizant, diaphoretic,
diuretic, expectorant, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hemostatid,
hypotensive, stimulant, digestive tonic, carminative.
Skin: acne, burns, warts, eczema,
severe rashes, allergies, cellulite, inflammation,
scars, ulcers, varicose veins, wounds, skin rashes,
hard to heal wounds, astringent, balances oily skin
and scalp, (seborrhea), promotes hair growth, encourages
perspiration, possible anticancer, antitumor and
for protection from radiation burns.
Respiratory: head and sinus congestion,
infections, catarrh.
Muscular/Skeletal: rheumatoid arthritis, acts on
bone marrow, pain reliever for rheumatic pain, backache,
headache.
Lymphatic/Cardio: high blood pressure
& hypertension, thrombosis (MDR), stimulates
blood renewal, vascular tonic, varicose veins, hemorrhoids,
arteriosclerosis (MDR).
Immune: flu, infections, feverish
colds.
Digestive: constipation, colic,
cramp, gas, gout, hemorrhoids, indigestion: stimulates
gastric and intestinal gland secretion, improves
sluggish digestion, encourages appetite, eases diarrhea;
stimulates hepato-biliary system: bile (fat digestion),
aid to detoxification for drugs and alcohol.
Genito-Urinary/Reproductive: pelvic
inflammatory disease (MDR), cystitis, bladder &
kidney infections (MDR), balances urine flow, induces
menstruation, regulates heavy, irregular and painful
menstruation, menopausal problems, breast fibroids
(MDR), useful in prostatitis (MDR)
Nervous/Emotion/Mind: neuralgia,
insomnia, stress, may help raise spirits and uplift,
balancing and supporting to intuition, opens to
cosmic energy.
Safety Data: May affect those with
weed dermatitis. Avoid in pregnancy, with babies,
children; can safely substitute German Chamomile.
No reports of adverse effects when used at low dose.
Prolonged use can cause headaches.
SOURCE: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla.,
THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL,
Tampa, 1998
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