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Traditional Folk Uses of Essential Oils.
Pure Essential Oils
Therapeutic Oils
| Plant |
Herbal Folk
Tradition |
Action |
| Allspice |
Used for
flatulent indigestion and rheumatic pain. |
Anesthetic,
analgesic, antiseptic, tonic. |
| Basil |
Used for respiratory
problems such as bronchitis, coughs, colds, asthma. Improve
blood circulation |
Antidepressant, antiseptic,
carminative, nervine, restorative |
| Bergamot |
Used down
through the centuries for malaria, and worms. |
Analgesic, antiseptic, diuretic,
stimulant, vulnerary. |
| Birch |
Commonly used
for psoriasis eczema, and skin complaints. |
Anti inflammatory, diaphoretic,
diuretic, tonic |
| Camphor |
A lump of the
camphor would be worn about the neck to stave off infectious
disease. |
Antiseptic, antiviral,
batericidal, expectorant. |
| Cedarwood |
North American
Indians used this for respiratory infection, and kidney
infections. |
Antiseptic, astringent,
expectorant, sedative |
| Chamomile |
Long standing
tradition that is synonymous with relief of tension. |
Analgesic, anti inflammatory,
nerve sedative |
| Cinnamon |
Most commonly
used for colds, flu, and menstrual complaints. |
antiseptic, aphrodisiac,
astringent, digestive, stimulant, vermifuge |
| Citronella |
Bug repellant |
batericidal, diuretic,
insecticide, vermifuge |
| Clove |
In China clove
has been used for bad breath, |
Aphrodisiac, carminative,
expectorant, stimulant |
| Dill |
Mothers
have loved this plant for it use to sooth digestive stress |
Antispasmodic,
batericidal, carminative, stimulant. |
| Eucalyptus |
The
leaves and oil have been used for respiratory ailments such as
croup. |
Analgesic, antiseptic,
balsamic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant. |
| Frankincense |
Used since
antiquity as an incense, and a wide range of conditions such as
nervous complaints |
Astringent, carminative,
digesting, sedative. |
| Geranium |
Commonly used
for inflammation, and dysentery. |
Antiseptic, deodorant, stimulant,
vulnerary.
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| Grapefruit |
As with all
citrus fruits, excellent source of Vitamin C |
Antiseptic, astringent,
stimulant, tonic |
Helichrysum
(Immortelle) |
Its claim to
fame is reducing migraine headaches |
Anti inflammatory, antiseptic, expectorant,
nervine. |
| Juniper |
Frequently used
for urinary infections. |
Aphrodisiac, carminative,
nervine, diuretic, sedative, tonic |
| Lavender |
One of the most
popular plants used today, for everything from hysteria to insomnia |
Anticonvulsive, antispasmodic,
carminative, diuretic, nervine, sedative, vulnerary. |
| Lemon |
Highly
nutritious, and best know for treating scurvy. |
Anti-microbial, antispasmodic,
depurative, diuretic, insecticidal tonic |
| Lime |
Its uses are
similar to grapefruit. |
Antiviral, bactericidal,
restorative, tonic |
| Marjoram |
Frequently used
to help reduce cold symptoms |
Analgesic, antioxidant,
antiviral, digestive, laxative, sedative |
| Myrrh |
Myrrh is synonymous
with the wise men |
Anti-catarrhal, antiseptic, astringent,
stimulant, stomachic |
| Orange |
Part
of the citrus family that has been used for centuries for the high
vitamin C content. |
Antidepressant,
antiseptic, fungicidal, sedative, tonic |
| Peppermint |
Possibly one of
the oldest used herbs for nausea, and indigestion |
Antiviral, cholagogue, cordial,
hepatic, nervine. |
| Patchouli |
Even
though it is little know, this herb is used as part of an antidote
to poisonous snake bites. |
Anti-viral, astringent,
carminative, digestive, tonic |
| Rosemary |
Regularly
used for liver congestion, and muscular complaints. |
Carminative, cordial,
digestive, diuretic, hepatic, nervine, stimulant, tonic |
| Sandalwood |
A
popular scent that is use in incense, and perfume |
antidepressant,
bactericidal, sedative |
| Tea Tree |
In
some parts of the world it is known as a "first aid kit in a
bottle" |
Anti infectious,
antiviral |
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Please note: Definitions of
the following forms which are products are sold in.
| Powdered Concentrates |
5:1 Ratio of an herb in
Powder form. 100 gram container size.(3.5 oz)
This has been processed, and usually has dextrin added. |
| Powdered Herb |
This is the herb, root,
berry, twig, or any form of the herb, which has been Powdered into a
fine mesh which usually can be put into capsules. Most of the Powders herbs are in a 1 pound size, unless otherwise
noted. |
| Cut and Sift |
This the herb, root,
berry, twig, or any form of herb cut into manageable pieces. In
general about 1/4 thick. Size of herbs are 1 pound containers |
| Whole |
In very rare occasion
herbs are whole, for example the Reishi Mushroom,
Noto Ginseng, Mandrake, and Marigolds. Size of herbs are 1 pound
containers. If concerned please call. |
| Teapills |
These are small pills
which have already been formulated and made into small pills.
Usually the size of small peas. The teapills are swallowed whole.
The formula is usually based on Ancient Chinese Medicine. |
| Capsules |
Are Gelatin Capsules,
unless noted as vegetarian capsules. Please see each individual
product for further information |
| Tablets |
Are a hard tablet ranging
in various sizes. Please see each individual product for further
information |
| Extracts |
An extract is produced by adding alcohol to
an herb and letting the medium activate the components
of the herbs, as well as to preserve the herbs |
| Loose Leaf |
The herb is not in a teabag. It is
loose in the packaging. Sizes of the leaf vary from 1/4 inch
to 1 inch depending on herb and brand. |
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