Nutmeg, mint, neroli: properties of essential oils

12 February 2023, 01:15 | Health
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Nutmeg - Myristica fragrans.

Type of plant: tree Part used: fruits Main composition of the oil: alcohols - borneol, geraniol, linalool terpineol; terpenes - dipentene, camphene, pinene; phenols - myristicin, safrole, eugenol Degree of heat: hot Taste: pungent, bitter Odor: rich, pungent, warming, spicy Pharmacological action: antiarrhythmic, antibiotic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, analgesic (including toothache), carminative, immunostimulating,; tonic, tranquilizer, improves appetite, sedative Indications for use: diseases of the cardiovascular system (cardiac arrhythmia, tachycardia, angina pectoris, vasospasm, coronary heart disease); diseases of the digestive system, including infectious nature (indigestion, pain and bloating, flatulence, gastralgia, gastroptosis, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, dysentery); urolithiasis and gallstone disease; disorders of the genitourinary system (cystitis, urethritis, enuresis, prostatitis), decreased libido (especially in men), sexual weakness, impotence; irregular menstruation, menopausal disorders and symptoms; to stimulate labor; neuropsychological disorders (insomnia, neurosis, stress, increased nervous excitability, etc.). decrease in mental and physical performance, asthenic conditions; pain of different localization and genesis, including inflammatory nature (myalgia, arthralgia, neuralgia, rheumatic pain, toothache); this is the coldness of the heart; moves the blood of the bladder, pericardium, colon Influence on the meridians: heart, bladder, pericardium, colon, kidneys Contraindications: increased nervous irritability, epilepsy, mental illness, pregnancy, children's age; poisonous in high doses, can cause nervous and mental disorders; use only on the recommendation of an aromatherapist. It goes well with essential oils: Ceylon cinnamon, officinalis lavender, noble laurel.

Peppermint - Mentha piperita.

Plant type: herb Part used: leaves Main oil composition: ketones - jasmone, carvone, menthon; ester of menthyl acetate, esters of acetic and valeric acids; alcohol menthol; terpenes - limonene, phellandrene, dipentene, pinene; phenol carvacrol; phenols - thymol, carvacrol Degree of heat: cold Taste: pungent, sour Odor: strong, fresh, pungent, intense mint Pharmacological action: adaptogenic, antiarrhythmic, antibiotic, antiseptic, bactericidal, analgesic (including toothache), carminative,; tightening, tonic, including the nervous system, tranquilizing, improving memory, soothing Indications for use: chronic respiratory diseases accompanied by congestion (bronchitis, bronchiectasis, bronchial asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis), colds, SARS, influenza, fever; diseases of the cardiovascular system (angina pectoris, spasms of cerebral vessels, hypertension, vegetovascular dystonia, heart neurosis, bradycardia); inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract (pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, rhinitis, bronchorrhea, etc.). spasms of the gastrointestinal tract; disorders of the digestive system, including infectious nature (gastric colic, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, intestinal atony); diseases of the liver and gallbladder (dyskinesia, cholecystitis, cholangitis, cholelithiasis, chronic toxic liver damage, hepatitis); urolithiasis disease; neuropsychological and neurological disorders (migraines, headaches, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, fatigue, neurasthenia, neurosis, cerebrovascular accident, neuritis, neuralgia); asthenic conditions of old age, hypersensitivity to environmental changes; violation of the menstrual cycle (amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, algomenorrhea); sexual weakness, impotence; pain of different localization and genesis, including inflammatory nature (myalgia, arthralgia, neuralgia, rheumatic pain, toothache and headache); inflammation of the oral mucosa, pharynx; skin diseases (itching, shingles), wounds; in cosmetic practice for the care of oily and irritated skin, for the care of the oral cavity with a bad smell; for the prevention of colds and infectious diseases (air purification and disinfection) The nature of the impact: bu qi of the lungs; the heat of the three heaters; se colon cold; moves the blood of the liver, gallbladder Effect on the meridians: three heaters, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, lungs Contraindications: pregnancy, lactation, children's age (up to 6 years), increased nervous excitability, epilepsy; it is not recommended to lubricate the mucous membranes of the nose and nasopharynx for young children, as reflex inhibition and respiratory arrest are possible; allergic reactions are possible (especially in children) both when taken orally and in contact with the skin It goes well with essential oils: lavender officinalis, rosemary officinalis, sage officinalis, clary sage, eucalyptus globulus and all citrus fruits.

Neroli - Citrus bigaradia Plant Type: Wood Part Used: Bitter Orange Blossoms Essential Oil Composition: Nitrogen Compound - Indole; phenylacetic acid; ketone - jasmine; esters - linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, neryl acetate; alcohols - geraniol, linalool, nerolidol, terpineol, geraniol, nerol; terpenes - camphene, limonene, pinene, dipentene; phenol - eugenol Degree of warmth: cold Taste: pungent, bitter Odour: fresh, floral, sweet, with a slight spicy-tart note, slightly obsessive Pharmacological action: antidepressant, antiseptic, antisclerotic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant,; diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by indigestion, spasms of the stomach and intestines (colitis, diarrhea); neuropsychiatric symptoms and diseases (headache, migraine, dizziness, anxiety, emotional stress, stress, fear, depression, neurosis, neurasthenia, insomnia, overwork, hysteria, psychological shock, neuralgia); sexual tension, impotence, frigidity; emotional depression associated with premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms (irritability, tearfulness); skin diseases (dermatitis, pimples, blackheads), in cosmetic practice for the care of mature, irritated, flabby, sensitive, dry skin and symptoms of depletion of the epithelial cover (traces of capillary rupture, filiform veins, postpartum stretch marks, striae).; Se stomach heat; se cold of the gallbladder;

moves the blood of the small and large intestines Effects on the meridians: stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, colon, spleen, pericardium, kidneys Warning: do not use internally; the oil has a phototoxic effect, so it should not be used before exposure to the sun, or after using it, avoid direct sunlight and intense ultraviolet radiation for 4 hours It goes well with essential oils: jasmine officinalis, cardamom, evergreen cypress, odorous turmeric, officinalis lavender.

Wu Weixin.

medbe. en.

Based on materials: medbe.ru



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