Traditional Uses: antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, antiseptic, antidepressant, nervine, euphoric, nervous sedative, stimulant- adrenal, circulatory, tonic
Skin: balances sebum; aids irritated, dry, acneic ,oily and combination skin, hair growth promoter, insect bites, fragrance
Respiratory: slows fast breathing (hyperpnea)
Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: palpitations(tachycardia)(MDR), lowers high blood pressure(?)
Immune: fevers(malaria, typhoid)(MDR)
Digestive: aids diabetes balance, intestinal infections, diarrhea
Endocrine: balances hormones, stimulates thymus gland, regulates adrenal flow
Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: impotence, frigidity, aphrodisiac; uterine tonic, PMS,
Nervous Brain/ Mind: depression, insomnia, nervous tension, stress, related pain; fear, anger, inner coldness, low self esteem, shock, relaxes CNS
Emotional/Energetic: instills love and serenity of a romantic nature
Blends well with: Rose, lemon, orange, patchouli, ginger, geranium, grapefruit, neroli and lavender
Satety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant
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 |