AMAZONIA YLANG YLANG (Cananga odorata Equitoriana)
Tree
REGION: Madagascar, Philippines, Indonesia
Medical properties, Fragrant influences
Harmonizing - Balance Male - Female energies
Enhances - Spiritual attunement
Combat - anger and low self esteem
Increase focus of thoughts
Filters - out negative energy
Restore - confidence and peace
Direction:
Aromatic
Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily or directly inhale.
Topical
Dilute 1 drop essential oil with 1 drop V-6 or other pure carrier oil and apply 2-4 drops on location, chakras, and /or Vita Flex points
Technical Data
Botanical Family: Annonaceae
Plant origin: Ecuador
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from flower
Key constituents:
Caution:
ANGELICA (Angelica Archangelica)
Known as the "Holy Spirit root" or the "oil of angels" the healing powers are so strong that it is believed to be of Devine origin. credited with the ability to protect from the plague. The stems were chewed during the plague of 1660 to prevent infection. When burned, the seeds and the roots were thought to purify the air.
REGION: Belgium, France
Medical properties, Fragrant influences
Assists in the release of pent-up negative feelings
Restores memories to the point of origin before trauma or anger was experienced
Use: Throat / Lung infections, indigestion, menstrual problems PMS, symptoms of dementia.
Directions:
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily or directly inhale.
Dietary: Dilute 1 drop essential oil with 1 drop V-6 or other pure carrier oil of choice, put in a capsule, and take up to 3 times daily or as needed.
Topical: Dilute 1 drop essential oil with 1 drop of V-6 or other pure carrier oil and apply 1 - 2 drops on to location, chakras, and/ or Vita Flex points.
Caution: Possible sun sensitivity
Technical Data:
Botanical Family: Apiaceae
Plant Origin: Belgium, France
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from seed / root
Key Constituents: Beta- Phellandrene (60 - 80%), Limonene (1-4%), Alpha-Pinene (5-10%)
ANISE ( Pimpinella Anisum)
REGION: Turkey
Medical Properties, Fragrant Influence
Use: Arthritis / rheumatism, cancer, Opens emotional blocks and recharges vital energy.
Directions:
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily or directly inhale
Dietary: Put in a capsule and tke up to 3 times daily or as needed
Topical: Dilute 1 drop essential oil with 1 drop v-6 or other pure carrier oil an/d apply on location, Chakras, and or Vita Flex point.
Technical Data:
Botanical Family: Apiaceae
Plant origin: Turkey
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from the seeds (Fruit)
Key Constituents: Trans-Anethole (85-95%), Methyl Chavicol (2-4%, ORAC: 333,700 uTE/100G
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Used extensively in traditionalAsian Indian medicine, Basil's name for king. In the 16th century, the powdered leaves were inhaled to treat migraines and chest infections. The Hindu people put basil sprigs on the chests of the dead to protect them from evil spirits, Italian women wore basil to attract possible suitors. It was listed in Hildegard's Medicine, a compilation of early German medicines by highly regarded Benedictine herbalist Hildegard of Bingen (1098 - 1179).
Medical Properties, Fragrant Influence
Fight mental fatigue
Migraines,
Throat / lung infections
Insect bites
Direction:
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily or directly inhale.
Topical: Dilute 1 drop essential oil with 4 drops V-6 or other pure carrier oil and 2-4 drops on location, temples, neck or on chakras and /or Vita Flex Points (crown of head, forehead, heart and navel ). Apply around ears for earache.
Cautions: Avoid use if epileptic. Do not pour oil into the ear.
BUTTERBUR (Petasites Hybridus)
SAFETY: Only purchase high-quality free of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
In pregnancy is unknown
CHAMOMILE FLOWERS (Matricaria Recutita)
Roman (Chamaemelum Nobile)
German (Matricaria Recutita) – each have different chemical compositions.
Tasty chamomile tea:
SAFETY: German chamomile is considered safe to use while pregnant or breast-feeding. (ROMAN is NOT SAFE to use WHILE PREGNANT). When used as eyewash it might induce allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic reactions, although rare, have occurred with both internal and topical use.
DONG QUAI ROOT (Angelica Sinensis)
SAFETY: SHOULD NOT be used in pregnancy or while breast-feeding, women with heavy menstrual periods, women with breast cancer.
GINGER RHIZOME (Zingiber Officinale)
SAFETY: DO NOT exceed doses of 1,000 to 1500 milligrams of dried ginger a day during pregnancy. Doses greater than 3 grams of dried ginger a day may interact with blood-thinning/anticoagulant medications and may cause digestive upset and heartburn.
LICORICE ROOT (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Safety: pregnancy or with liver disease kidney disease, high blood pressure, limit long term use of no more than 100 milligrams of glycyrrhizin a day (DGL) does not have these safety concerns.
OREGON GRAPE ROOT BARK (Mahonia aquifolium)
Safety: not recommended for internal use during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Receipt for vaginal yeast infection: Two teaspoons of the root bark are simmered in three cups of water for 20 minutes, strained, and allowed to cool. Once a day for five days / prepare fresh daily.
PEPPERMINT LEAVES (Mentha x piperita)
Safety: Do not use if you have GERD, can worsen heartburn. NEVER apply peppermint or mentholated oil to the face of an infant or child under the age of 5, may cause spasms that inhibit breathing.
SAGE LEAVES (Salvia Officinalis)
Salvia from the word salvere “to Save”
Green Sage – edible
White Sage
Black Sage
Purple mountain Sage
German Sage
Safety: the essential oil is high in thujones, which can be toxic if taken in sufficient quantity
St. John’s Wort Herb (Hypericum perforatum)
Safety: interact with many medications. Internally
THYME HERB (Thymus vulgaris)
Safety: ok to use as seasoning during pregnancy. Should not use medicinal doses while pregnancy
VALERIAN ROOT (Valeriana officinalis)
Safety: do to the sedative effects, shouldn’t drive or operate heavy machinery or take with other sedatives.
Infusions are also recommended for roots like valerian and osha that are high in volatile or aromatic oils, which can be destroyed by prolonged heat.
Some herbs, however, are rather unpleasant tasting, recommended for capsules, tinctures, honeys or glycerites.
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