European spruce - Picea abies.
Type of plant: wood Part used: needles Main composition of the oil: terpenes - pinene, dipentene, santen, phellandrene, camphene Degree of warmth: hot Taste: bitter Odour: fresh, strong, resinous, woody Pharmacological action: adaptogenic, antibiotic, anti-infectious, antioxidant,. influenza, SARS; spasms of the bile ducts and urinary tract; pain and tinnitus; urinary tract infections; decreased mental and physical activity; rheumatism; wounds, burns, skin diseases (dermatitis, eczema, rashes); as a cosmetic product for excessive sweating of the feet; for the prevention of colds and infectious diseases (air purification and disinfection); with increased sensitivity to changes in the external environment (especially in old age) Nature of exposure: bu qi of the lungs; se colon cold; moves the blood of the bladder, gallbladder Effect on the meridians: large intestine, bladder, gallbladder, lungs Warning: can not be used orally Combines well with essential oils: lavender officinalis, common juniper, clary sage and all citrus fruits Jasmine officinalis - Jasminum officinale.
Plant Type: Wood Part Used: Flowers Main Oil Composition: Jasmine Ketone; esters - linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, benzyl acetate; alcohols - benzyl, geraniol, nerol, terpineol, farnesol; phenol eugenol Degree of heat: hot Taste: bitter Smell: heavy, flowery, sweet, slightly intoxicating Pharmacological action: antidepressant, antioxidant, antiracial, antiseptic, antistress, aphrodisiac, analgesic, harmonizing, healing, immunostimulating, choleretic, diuretic, metabolic, anti-inflammatory,; spastic diseases of the respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract; spasms of the bile ducts and urinary tract; diseases of the liver and gallbladder (cholelithiasis, hepatitis, hepatic colic); increased nervous excitability, emotional disorders, insomnia, overwork, headache, stressful and depressive states, anxiety; neuroses of the vegetative-vascular system; asthenic conditions of various origins, decreased mental and physical performance, secondary immunodeficiencies, the initial stage of carcinogenesis (lymph node cancer, bone cancer); small radiative forcings; in obstetrics to facilitate childbirth, stimulate labor; in gynecology (menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, metrorrhagia, premenstrual syndrome, painful menstruation); decreased libido, impotence, frigidity; conjunctivitis, wounds, burns, skin diseases (eczema, dermatitis), superficial bleeding, and also as a cosmetic product for the care of dry, sensitive and irritated skin Effects: Bu qi of the kidneys, liver; se cold of the bladder, stomach; moves the blood of the gallbladder Effect on the meridians: bladder, gallbladder, stomach, kidneys, liver Contraindications: the first 4 months of pregnancy Warning: the oil can cause irritation of the skin and mucous membranes, so use it inside in small doses, with extreme caution and only on recommendation.
Ylang-ylang (cananga fragrant) - Cananga odorata Plant type: tree Part used: flowers Main composition of the oil: terpenes - pinene, limonene; sesquiterpene cadinene; alcohols - geraniol, linalool, farnesol, nerol, terpineol; phenols - safrole, eugenol; esters - benzyl acetate, phenyl acetate, linalyl acetate; benzoic acid; aldehyde citral Degree of heat: warm Taste: bitter Smell: strong, heavy, floral, sweet, sensual Pharmacological action: antiarrhythmic, antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, analgesic, stimulant, hypotensive, immunostimulating, exchange-regulating, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, regenerating, antispasmodic; acute diseases of the respiratory system (tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia); intestinal infections, acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; hypertension; decreased sexuality, sexual disorders (impotence, frigidity, prostatitis); increased nervous excitability, nervousness, neurosis, neurasthenia, stress, depression, negative feelings (anger, doubts, mental anxieties and fears), insomnia, neurogenic headaches; premenstrual syndrome; metabolic disease; internal cold; skin diseases (rash, dermatitis, eczema), in cosmetic practice to strengthen nails when they are exfoliated, for the care of aging, oily skin, mixed skin, and also after sunbathing Effect: bu qi of the kidneys, liver; se fever of the small intestine, spleen - pancreas; this is the coldness of the heart, lungs; moves the blood of the bladder Effect on the meridians: small intestine, spleen - pancreas, heart, lungs, bladder, kidneys, liver.
Ginger officinalis Plant type: herb Part used: rhizome Main oil composition: aldehyde citral; ketone cineol; sesquiterpenes - bizabolen, zingiberene; alcohols - geraniol, borneol, linalool; terpenes - camphene, limonene, phellandrene Degree of warmth: hot Taste: bitter, pungent Odour: strong, fresh, warm, very lively, with a touch of lemon and pepper Pharmacological action: antibiotic, antiviral, antidepressant, antiradiation, antiseptic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal; tonic, including the nervous system, strengthens memory, slows down breathing Indications for use: colds and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (cough, runny nose, pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, influenza); diseases of infectious-allergic genesis (rheumatism, bronchial asthma); infectious lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (cholera) and symptoms of gastrointestinal intoxication (nausea, vomiting, flatulence, belching, diarrhea), abdominal pain; weakening of the body due to reduced nutrition (decreased appetite, anorexia); asthenic conditions of various origins (exhaustion, overwork, past infectious diseases and operations); infectious and inflammatory lesions of the kidneys and urinary tract (pyelonephritis, trichomoniasis, urethritis, etc.). pain symptoms of a neuralgic and spastic nature; eye diseases (glaucoma); in obstetric and gynecological practice; sexual impotence, impotence; poor memory, dementia, Parkinson's disease; circulatory disorders, arthritis, joint pain;
skin diseases (itching, eczema, urticaria), wounds; in cosmetic practice for the care of oily, impure skin Effects: bu qi of three heaters, kidneys; se cold of the small intestine, pericardium, bladder; moves the blood of the spleen - pancreas Effects on the meridians: small intestine, kidneys, pericardium, bladder, three heaters, spleen - pancreas Contraindications: fevers, inflammatory skin diseases, bleeding, ulcers, children's age (up to 6 years old).
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