Description
Properties
• Tonic – Improves functions of the body
• Carminative – Aids expulsion of gas from the stomach & prevents it from developing in the first place
• Anti-spasmodic – Relaxes the nerves & reduces muscular contraction
• Anti-depressive
• Rubefacient – Makes the skin red & stimulates blood circulation
• Anti-microbial – Combats micro-organisms that have invaded the body or skin
• Emmenagogue – Promotes greater menstrual discharge
• Stimulant – Increases energy
• Astringent – Produces tissue contraction
• Diaphoretic – Encourages sweating
• Nervine – Has a calming effect on the nerves, relaxing anxiety
• Aromatic
• Stomachic – Treats stomach disorders
• Diuretic – Increases flow of urine through stimulation of the kidneys
Uses
• Useful for headaches & Migraine (Warm Infusion)
• Improves memory & concentration by stimulating circulation of blood to the head
• Energising tonic
• Toning & calming effect on digestion where psychological tension is present
• Useful for flatulent dyspepsia
• Eases tired & aching muscles, spasms, sciatica & neuralgia
• Encourages hair growth by improving blood flow to the scalp & by stimulating hair follicles– Infusion or oil – Prevents premature baldness
• Restorative tonic – Stimulates adrenal glands & specifically used for debility & those recovering from chronic illness
• Useful for mild to moderate depression & stress – Uplifting herb
• Helps for rheumatism & arthritis
• Compress – Injuries
• Helpful in diabetes, chronic pain & long-term stress
• Blood pressure problems – Incredible ability to regulate high & low blood pressure
• Useful in affections of the heart
• Effects menstrual cycle – Can act as an abortifacient; relieves cramp
• Increases urine flow & reduces kidney pain
• Antioxidant properties – Activity against colon, breast, stomach, lung & skin cancer cells
Caution
• Do not take the essential oil internally
• Large doses – Can cause vomiting, spasms, coma & pulmonary oedema
• Do not take much if pregnant or breastfeeding
