Common basil - Ocimum basilicum Plant type: herb Part used: whole plant (tops of flowering shoots and leaves) Main oil composition: alcohol - linalool; ketones - borneol, camphor, cineole; terpenes - pinene, sylvestrene, ocimene; sesquiterpene cadinene, alpha and beta santalenes; phenols - methylhalvicol, eugenol; eugenol esters Degree of warmth: cold Taste: pungent Odor: fresh, strong, very characteristic, spicy-sweet, slightly tart Pharmacological action: adaptogenic, antiallergic, antidepressant, antioxidant, antiradiation, antiseptic, antisclerotic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, analgesic, broad spectrum bactericidal; stimulating brain activity, respiratory and vasomotor centers, menstruation, digestion and stomach function; tonic, tranquilizer, sedative, improves memory, increases lactation Indications for use: functional diseases of the respiratory system of an infectious nature (acute and prolonged pneumonia, acute and chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, SARS, influenza, whooping cough, etc.. increased fatigue (including with active intellectual activity), nervous exhaustion, stress, neurasthenia, neuroses, melancholy, migraines; as a general tonic for various types of reducing the body's resistance to diseases, asthenic conditions of various origins, secondary immunodeficiencies, in old age; bowel cleansing, spasms of the digestive tract, pain and cramps during menstruation; sexual coldness, decreased sexual activity; lipid metabolism disorder, gout; purulent-inflammatory skin diseases, infected burns, wounds, ulcers, microsporia, trichophytosis (ringworm), warts, insect bites; for cosmetic purposes for oral care (with increased sensitivity of the gums, prevention of their inflammation), as well as as a means of hair care in case of hair loss Effects: bu qi of the liver, lungs; se colon fever; moves the blood of the gallbladder, stomach Effects on the meridians: stomach, gallbladder, colon, liver, lungs Contraindications: pregnancy, epilepsy Warnings: not to be taken orally; essential oil increases blood clotting, which is important to take into account in patients with thrombophlebitis, as well as in a post-infarction state. It goes well with essential oils: bergamot, officinalis lavender, camphor laurel, lemon, myrtle, common juniper, officinalis rosemary, clary sage, eucalyptus globular.
Small-flowered marigolds - Tagetes patula.
Plant type: herb Part used: flowers and leaves Main oil composition: ketone - tagetone; terpenes - limonene, ocimene, alpha-pinene, sabinene, myrcene Degree of warmth: hot Taste: pungent, bitter Odour: floral, soft, sensual, sweet, fruity with barely perceptible citrus tones Pharmacological action: antiseptic, hypotensive, insecticidal, diuretic, metabolic regulator.
Indications for use: emotional stress, nervous exhaustion, neurosis, stress, confusion; inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract (bronchitis, cough, congestion); hypertension; pain syndrome of different localization and genesis (for example, when sprained ligaments and tendons); ear problems, hearing loss; urolithiasis disease; hemeralopia (\; skin infections, including fungal, purulent wounds, cuts, insect bites; for cosmetic purposes for the care of hardened skin, to remove spurs and calluses Effects: bu qi of the kidneys, lungs; see the fullness of the liver; moves the blood of the bladder, gallbladder Effect on the meridians: kidneys, lungs, liver, bladder, gall bladder Feature: is a rare essential oil It goes well with essential oils: officinalis jasmine, officinalis lavender, white sandalwood, tricolor violet.
Bergamot - Citrus bergamia Plant type: tree Part used: fruit peel Main oil composition: lactone bergapten; linalyl acetate ester; alcohols - linalool, nerol, terpineol, bergaptol; terpenes - dipentene, limonene, pinene, camphene; aldehyde citral Degree of warmth: warm Taste: pungent, bitter Odour: fresh, refined, lemony with light floral tones, sweet fruity Pharmacological action: antiarrhythmic, antidepressant, antiseptic, analgesic, carminative, astringent, deodorant, antipyretic, healing (promotes scarring); herpes; functional disorders in the digestive system (gastric and intestinal colic, flatulence, loss of appetite), intestinal parasitic diseases; infections of the genitourinary system (cystitis, vaginitis, itching and vaginal discharge, fungal infections of the vagina); psycho-emotional disorders (loss of emotional balance, stress, neurasthenia, neuroses, feelings of inferiority, anxiety, depression); as a general tonic in reducing the body's resistance to diseases, asthenic conditions of various origins; skin diseases accompanied by itching, swelling (dermatitis, furunculosis, psoriasis, eczema, acne and others), poorly healing wounds, varicose veins; cosmetic defects (hyperemia of the nose, ears, bad breath, wrinkles), for cosmetic purposes for the care of impure, irritated skin; for oral care (prevention of inflammation of the gums, stomatitis, gingivitis); to increase sexual desire Nature of influence: bu qi of the kidneys, lungs, liver, heart, spleen - pancreas; Se stomach heat; se cold of the small and large intestine; moves the blood of the gallbladder Effect on the meridians: gall bladder, spleen - pancreas, stomach, kidneys, lungs, liver, heart, small and large intestine Contraindications: children's age (up to 12 years) Warning: in high concentrations and under the influence of sunlight.
Valeriana officinalis Plant type: herb Part used: roots Main composition of the oil: terpenes - pinene, camphene; alcohols - terpineol; butyric and valeric acids Degree of heat: warm Taste: bitter, pungent Odor: persistent, woody-warm, balsamic, fresh green with a camphor hue Pharmacological action: analgesic, hypotensive, immunostimulating, diuretic, anticonvulsant, sedative, vasodilator, antispasmodic, tranquilizing, sedative; angina pectoris; tachycardia; hypertension; neurogenic cough, bronchial asthma; headache; migraine; nervous excitement, hysteria, neurosis, neurasthenia, insomnia; seizures, epilepsy; spasms of the gastrointestinal tract; gastritis; colitis; stomach cramps; neurosis of the stomach and intestines; spasms of the esophagus; flatulence; constipation; vomit; spasms of the bile ducts and urinary tract; dysmenorrhea, menopause; increased thyroid function; diabetes; skin diseases, including chronic ones (eczema, neurodermatitis, pruritus, herpes zoster) Effects: kidney bu qi; belly cold; moves the blood of the heart Effect on the meridians: heart, stomach, kidneys Warnings: more than 1.5 months without a break should not be used, as headaches, dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract, anxiety or drowsiness, depression, decreased performance may appear; large doses of essential oil can cause paralysis Works well with essential oils: Atlas cedar, officinalis lavender, common juniper, patchouli, officinalis rosemary, forest pine, tea tree, eucalyptus globular.
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