Aromatherapy Uses:
Traditional Uses: antiseptic, antifungal, anti-viral, powerful bactericidal-large spectrum(most germs, E.coli), antiparasitic, anthelmintic, antiemetic, antihistamine, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, expectorant, cicatrizant, spasmolytic, splenetic, stimulant(general, digestive, sexual), tonic(nervous, hypertensive).
Skin: acne, cuts and skin parasites, scabies, fungal infections, athlete’s foot; aids bruises, warts, zona(herpes, shingles), prickly heat, mosquito-repellant Use highly diluted on skin; avoid use on sensitive or damaged skin.
Respiratory: asthma, tuberculosis, aids pulmonary afflictions,bronchitis, sinusitis.
Muscular/Skeletal: arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, sprains.
Cardio-vascular/Lymphatic: hypotension- circulatory stimulant.
Immune: viral infections, immune stimulant, colds, flu, minor infections, useful in zona (herpes).
Digestive: toothache, dental infections, viral hepatitis, intestinal virus, colic spasms, dyspepsia, nausea; aids intestinal intoxications, stimulates digestion.
Endocrine: normalizes thyroid (?MDR)
Genito-Urinary/Reproductive: aphrodisiac, aids impotence, frigidity; facilitates and eases childbirth
Nervous Brain/ Mind: fatigue& irritability, general debility, stimulates mind and memory, nervous tension, stress related disorders, headache, lethargy.
Emotional/Energetic: Creates a positive , optimistic lightness, lifting depression and warming the Soul.
Blends well with: Basil, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, geranium, lavender, rose, lime, neroli, orange, petitgrain, rosemary, nutmeg, ylang ylang
Satety Data: Clove may cause skin irritation and must be used in 1% dilution or less when applied to the skin
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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