Fragrant turmeric - Curcuma aromatica.
Plant type: herb with a fleshy root Part used: root Main oil composition: ketones - thujone, borneol, cineole; terpenes - pellandrene, pinene, camphene; tumeron; Atlantons, according to Pannochka, an Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old. net Degree of warmth: warm Taste: pungent, bitter Smell: fresh, spicy-woody Pharmacological action: aphrodisiac, analgesic, aphrodisiac, carminative, choleretic, hemostatic, exchange-regulating, rejuvenating, regulating menstruation, secretory (promotes mucus secretion), stimulating; hyposecretion of gastric and pancreatic juices; disorders caused by stagnation of bile, bile duct dyskinesia, cholelithiasis; symptoms of alcohol intoxication; decreased appetite; toothache; anorexia; functional disorders of the nervous system (psychological and emotional stress, anxiety, apathy, overwork, neurasthenia, neuroses, headaches, insomnia); hypofunction of the muscles of the uterus, infertility, menstrual irregularities (irregular, heavy and painful menstruation), climacteric syndrome; sexual disorders (decreased libido, frigidity, impotence); muscle pain, rheumatism; inflammatory diseases of the genital organs; inflammatory diseases of the oropharynx and nasopharynx; inflammatory skin diseases, abscesses, phlegmon, pyoderma, purulent wounds and ulcers, lichen, dermatomycosis; in cosmetic practice to eliminate unpleasant body odor, to care for aging, inflamed skin Type of effect: kidney, liver, spleen - pancreas, heart; bladder fever; ce cold gallbladder; moves the blood of the stomach, pericardium Influence on the meridians of: urinary bladder, gallbladder, stomach, pericardium, kidneys, liver, spleen - pancreas, heart Contraindications: pregnancy Caution: in large doses has an irritating effect Feature: is a rare essential oil It goes well with essential oils.
Medicinal lavender - Lavandula officinalis.
Plant type: shrub Part used: flowers Main oil composition: cineole ketone; sesquiterpene caryophyllene; esters - aeranyl acetate, lavandulyl acetate, linalyl acetate; alcohols - borneol, geraniol, lavandulol, linalool, nerol; terpenes - limonene, pinene; valeric aldehyde; acetic and butyric acids Degree of warmth: cold Taste: bitter, pungent Smell: soft, light and clean, floral with a woody tint Pharmacological action: adaptogenic, antiallergic, antiviral, antidepressant, antioxidant, antiradiation, antiseptic, anti-sclerotic, anti-stress, anti-toxic; toning the nervous system, tranquilizing, calming, improving memory, digestion, cytophylactic Indications for use: diseases of the cardiovascular system (heart rhythm disturbances, tachycardia, hypertension, neurogenic pain in the heart, cardioneurosis); spastic and catarrhal conditions of the respiratory system with bronchitis, asthma, seasonal rhinitis, whooping cough; colds, fever; gastrointestinal disorders (acid hyposecretion of the stomach; dyspepsia; digestive cramps due to vagotonia); inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system (cystitis, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, urethritis), fluid retention, oliguria; infectious diseases (typhoid, parasitic enteritis, ear infections, flu); neuropsychiatric disorders (irritability, mood swings, headache, slight fainting, depressive conditions, stress, hysteria, neurasthenia, insomnia, neuritis, neuralgia, lumbago, sciatica, myalgia); rheumatism; gynecological diseases (oligomenorrhea due to sympathetic insufficiency, cervical adenopathy, leucorrhoea), to enhance labor; minor radiation and toxic damage; leukopenia; decreased resistance (resistance) of the body to diseases, secondary immunodeficiencies; decreased mental and physical performance, asthenic conditions of the elderly, increased sensitivity to changes in the external environment; burns, wounds, insect bites; skin diseases (acne, herpes, dermatitis, dermatoses, eczema, boils, leg ulcers, fungal lesions of the feet, yeast infections, mycoses, scab, etc.. in cosmetic practice for the care of dry, cracked, inflamed, irritated, aging skin, hair loss, dandruff Nature of effect: bu qi kidneys, lungs; all pericardial fever; moves the blood of the heart, spleen - pancreas, urinary bladder Effect on meridians: pericardium, heart, spleen - pancreas, urinary bladder, kidneys, lungs Contraindications: first months of pregnancy; can not be used after an abortion, as well as in combination with preparations containing iodine or iron It goes well with all essential oils, but best of all with citrus and conifers, cloves, geraniums, odorous turmeric, neroli, patchouli, Damascus rose, medicinal rosemary, clary sage; in aromatic compositions drowns out any unpleasant or too strong odor.
Laurel noble - Laurus nobilis.
Plant type: wood Part used: leaves Main oil composition: cineole ketone; alcohols - geraniol, linalool, terpineol; terpenes - pinene, fellandrene, limonene; phenol eugenol Degree of heat: hot Taste: bitter, pungent Smell: strong, warm, spicy, sweetish with a tart note Pharmacological action: antiglycemic, anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiseptic, bactericidal, analgesic, antipyretic, choleretic, immunosuppressant, immunosuppressive; tightening, toning, improving appetite, soothing Indications for use: cardiovascular diseases (angina pectoris, angiospasms), respiratory diseases (colds, coughs, acute lingering pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis); functional disorders of the digestive system (vomiting, diarrhea, spastic conditions of the intestines and biliary tract, dyskinesia); neuropsychiatric disorders (hyperexcitability, headache, neurosis, neurasthenia, insomnia, myalgia, neuralgia); inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system (cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis); diabetes; minor radiation damage; secondary immunodeficiencies; decreased mental and physical performance, asthenic conditions of the elderly, increased sensitivity to changes in the external environment; skin diseases (itching, dermatitis, rash), in cosmetic practice for the care of dry scalp Type of effect: bu qi pericardium; all the cold of three heaters, colon; moves the blood of the urinary bladder Effect on the meridians: three heaters, colon, bladder, pericardium Contraindications: pregnancy; children (up to 6 years) Caution: in case of an overdose, it can cause skin irritation and cramps, have a psychotropic effect It goes well with essential oils: geranium, ylang-ylang, Ceylon cinnamon, medicinal lavender, lemon, medicinal rosemary, citronella, globular eucalyptus.
Laurel camphor - Cinnamomum camphora Plant type: wood Part used: wood Main oil composition: alcohols - borneol, terpineol; ketone camphor; phenols safrole, eugenol, carvacrol; pinene terpenes, camphene, alpha-pinene; sesquiterpenes - cadinene, bisabolene, fellandrene; diterpene alpha camphorne; caprylic and lauric acids Degree of warmth: cold Taste: sour, pungent Smell: fresh, clean, sharp, woody, camphor, spicy-sweet Pharmacological action: antidepressant, antiseptic, anti-stress, analgesic, carminative, stimulating and strengthening the central nervous system, hypertensive; colds and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (colds, coughs, runny nose, rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis); bronchitis; otitis; diseases of the digestive system, accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting; poor appetite, anorexia; fainting, shock (including traumatic); neurological disorders and diseases (increased nervous excitability, depressive states, hysteria, insomnia, heart neurosis, neurasthenia, neuralgia, neuritis); joint diseases (arthritis, polyarthritis), rheumatism; diseases of the skin (itchy skin rash, rubbing, dermatitis), wounds Nature of effect: bu qi of the pericardium, small intestine, kidneys; all the heat of the lungs; moves the blood of the stomach, large intestine Effect on the meridians:
lungs, kidneys, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, pericardium Contraindications: epilepsy, pregnancy, childhood Caution: do not take orally; do not use when undergoing a course of homeopathic treatment, as the oil can significantly reduce its effectiveness; should be used in small doses with extreme caution and only on the recommendation of an aromatherapist (especially during inhalation) It goes well with essential oils: frankincense, juniper, medicinal rosemary, spherical eucalyptus.
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