Sunday, February 28, 2010

Aromatherapy

I use aromatherapy as part of my family's wellness regimen. I keep a several essential oils on hand. My staples are: Tea Tree, Eucalyptus Citradora, Globus, and Radiata, Lavender, Rose, Geranium, and Chamomile. They each have their unique medicinal qualities. The follow are descriptions of their therapeutic qualities.

Tea Tree

Valuable Uses: Rashes, insect bites, nail fungus, dermatitis, ringworm, thrush, head lice, sore throats, boils, bronchial congstion, scabies, ulcers, wounds, cold sores, acne, fatigue, useful for all infections.
Therapeutic Properties: Anti-infectious, antibiotic, balsamic, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, vulnerary, anti-inflamitory, expectorant, immunostimulant, decongesent, analgesic, antiseptic.

Eucalyptus Citradora, Globus, and Radiata

Citradora
Most Valuable Uses:
Chest infections, antiseptic, fungal infections, insect repellent, sores, wounds, asthma, sore throat, fever, chickn pox, measles, bacterial skin infections, general body tonic, rheumatism, relaxation, arthritis, cystitis.
Therapeutic Properties:
Anti-infectious, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, calmative, pectoral, antibiotic, vulnerary, antifungal.

Globus
Most Valuable Uses: Catarrh, bonchitis, colds, flu, fever, sinutitus, muscular aches and pains, headaches, sluggishness, mental exhuastion, rheumatism, asthma, insect bites, rashes, skin ulcers, chilblains, sore throats.
Therapeutic Properties:
Antiseptic, balsmic, expectorant, antibiotic, antifungal, febrifuge, anti-infectious, antiparasitic, anti-neuralgic, antiputrescent, pectoral. The antiseptic properties of this oil increases with age.

Radiata
Most Valuable Uses: Catarrh, bonchitis, colds, flu, fever, sinutitus, muscular aches and pains, headaches, sluggishness, mental exhuastion, rheumatism, asthma, insect bites, rashes, skin ulcers, chilblains, acne.
Therapeutic Properties: Antiseptic, anti-infectious, antibiotic, antiviral, antiinflamatory, expectorant pectoral vulneraru, tonic, febrifuge.

Lavender
Most Valuable Uses: Cuts, grazes, burns, rheumatism, chilblains, dermatitis, eczema, sunburn, iunsectbite, headaches, migraine, insomnia, infections, arthritis, anxiety, tension, panic, hysteria, fatigue, infammatory conditions, rashes nervous conditions, dysmenorrea, spasms. Can be used safely on children.
Therapeutic Properties: Antiseptic, analgesic, cytophylactic, anti-spasmodic, tonic, cicatrsive, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, antivenomous, antitoxic, antiparasitic, antitussice, diuretic, restorative, decongestant, antidepressant, calmative, sedative, antibiotic, anti-infectious.

Rose Maroc
Most Valuable Uses:Infertility, female reproductive problems, depression, anxiety, headaches, nervouse tension, circulation, skin care, emotional crisis, scarring, general tonic.
Therapeutic Properties:
Anti-infectious, antiseptic, asringent, tonic, stimulant, aphrodisiac, emollient, nervine, cytophylactic.
Rose Otto
Most Valuable Uses: Female reproductive problems, infertility, scarring, poor circulation, childbirth, aphrodisiac, nervous tension, calming, emotional crisi, general tonicskin problems, skin care.

Geranium
Most Valuable Uses: Female reproductive disorders, fertility, circulatory disorders, antidepressant, menopause, brusing, ulceration, hemorroids, antibacterial, anti-infectious, nervous fatigue, emotional balance.
Therapeutic Properties: Astringent, haemostatic, diuretic, antiseptic, antidepressant, regenerative, tonic, antibiotic, antispamodic, anti-infectious.

Chamomile
Most Valuable Uses: Pain relief, fever, menraul problems, skin problems such as rashes, eczema, chilblains, teething pain and other children ailments, muscular spasms, sedative, rheumatism, depression, nerveousness.
Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic, antispmodic, calmative, antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, vulnerary, immunostimulant, sedative, antieuralgic, nbervine, antidepressant.