Major Constituents:
monoterpenes: a-pinene, B-pinene,sabinene,myrcene, a-&y-terpinenes, paracymene, terpinolene, a&B- phellandrenes;
sesquiterpenes: B- caryophyllene, a-humulene
alcohols: linalool, terpinen-4-ol, terpinene-1-ol-3, a-terpineol, cis& trans thuyanol-4
esters: terpenyl acetate, linalyl acetate, geranyl acetate
Traditional Uses:
analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antiepileptic,cicatrizant, neurotonic-powerful PNS sedative, antispasmodic, anti-infectious, bactericide, antiviral, astringent, cephalic, cordial,emmenagogue, expectorant,laxative, fungicide
Skin: chillbains, ticks, aids in healing wounds, clears bruises
Respiratory: asthma,eases respiratory distress and infections, bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, spasmodic and dry cough
Muscular/skeletal: arthritis, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, lumbago, sprains, strains, neuromuscular contractions
Digestive: mouth ulcers, colic, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, diarrhea, digestive problems, acidic stomach, ulcers
<>Cardiovascular/Lymphatic: aids hypertension, increases vaso-dilation, lowers blood pressure, eases palpitations
Immune: colds, flu
Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: regulates menstrual cycle, relieves painful periods, aids nervous sspasms, anxiety, pains, curbs excessive sexuality, aids celibacy
Nervous Brain/ Mind: Autonomic NS problems: prevents blocks in SNS, stimulates PNS, aids neuralgia, eases headache, hyperactivity, hysteria, migraine, stress problems
Emotional/Energetic: Eliminates feelings of persecution, clarifies and aids manifestation of ideas, eases oppression, psychosis and insomnia, vertigo, irritability, deep trauma, aids heartache, warms the soul in times of grief, sorrow and loneliness
Blends well with: Chamomile, nutmeg, ylang ylang, lavender, cypress, cedarwood, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, rosemary
Satety Data: Avoid in pregnancy, non-toxic, non-irritating
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 |