Traditional Uses: analgesic, anthelmintic, anti-depressant, antiphlosgistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitubercular agent, anti-viral (?), aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal (strep, staph, E.coli, anthrax, diphtheria), choleretic, cholagogue, cicatrizant, diuretic(?), depurative, emmenagogue, hemostatic- anti- hemorrhagic, hepatic, laxative, regulator of appetite, splenetic, nervous sedative, stomachic, tonic: heart , liver, sexual.
Skin: all skin types, especially acne, dry sensitive skin, mature, wrinkles, broken capillaries; aids conjunctivitis (rose water only), eczema, zona (MDR) (herpes, shingles) excellent for babies, aids skin infections, ulcers, inflammations, swellings; radio-dermatitis and radiation burns (MDR)
Respiratory: chronic and bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, coughs, hay fever, sore throats.
Muscular/Skeletal: sedative for contusions and sprains.
Cardio-vascular/Lymphatic: palpitations (MDR), poor circulation, lowers blood pressure, arrhythmia, cardiotonic, lowers level of cholesteral (?NEF, MDR)
Immune: immune stimulant ; aids tuberculosis (MDR), dyptheria (MDR)
Digestive: mouth ulcers, mouth infections, gingivitis, inflamed gall bladder (MDR), cholecystitis (MDR), liver congestion, bile stimulant, hangovers, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting; aids gastrointestinal ulcers (protection)
Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: urinary infections, cystitis; aids irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, period pain; aids psychological impotence, frigidity, sterility, sexual weakness in males and females- with vitamin A.
Nervous Brain/ Mind: depression, insomnia, migraine, headache, nervous tension, stress related disorders, zona (MDR), (shingles, herpes), melancholy, sadness, disappointment, sorrow, heartache, post partum depression; increases happiness, sweet dreams, well being, psychic protection; aids poor memory, concentration, weak ego, apathy, impatience.
Emotional/Energetic: renowned as an aphrodisiac, it instills compassion and forgiveness. A powerful healer of emotional wounds, it restores trust to allow us to love again. Resonates with and opens the heart chakra.
Blends well with: Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Palmarosa, Myrrh, Neroli, Roman Chamomile, Spikenard, Tangerine and Ylang Ylang.
Satety Data: tested at low dose, non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing; rare reports of allergy or dermatitis in hypersensitive individuals.
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 |