Calamus marsh - Acorus calamus.
plant type: herb.
Part used: rhizome.
The main composition of the oil: terpenes - azarone, pinene, proazulene, calamen, camphene and others; ethers; ascorbic, enanthic and palmitic acids.
Degree of warmth: neutral.
Taste: pungent, bitter, astringent.
Smell: warm, woody-spicy, very persistent.
Pharmacological action: antiseptic, analgesic, bronchodilator, carminative, astringent, anthelmintic, choleretic, diuretic, anti-aging, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, antimicrobial, wound healing, emetic, antispasmodic, stimulating, tonic, soothing.
Indications for use: influenza; respiratory diseases (colds, cough, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchial asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia); diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastric and duodenal ulcer, gastritis, colitis, diarrhea, flatulence, heartburn, vomiting, helminthiasis); hypertension; anemia; thyroid disease; allergies; diseases of the spleen, liver and biliary tract (hepatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, etc.). diseases of the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract, nephrolithiasis; increased nervous excitability, hysteria, neuralgia; apathy, chronic fatigue, headache; rheumatism, gout; impotence; loss of appetite, memory, hearing, vision, deafness; toothache, stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease; wounds, festering ulcers; diathesis, allergies; rickets; gynecological diseases; hair loss; epilepsy, shock, coma Effects: lung bu qi; se cold of the stomach, gallbladder; moves the blood of the small and large intestines.
Influence on the meridians: lungs, stomach, gallbladder, small and large intestine.
Contraindications: pregnancy.
Warnings: not recommended for internal use; may cause bleeding, including epistaxis and hemorrhoidal; should be used with extreme caution and only on the recommendation of an aromatherapist.
It goes well with essential oils: bitter orange, sweet orange, ginger officinalis, Atlas cedar, Ceylon cinnamon, officinalis lavender, frankincense, lemon, myrtle, patchouli, common yarrow, eucalyptus globular.
Common anise - Anisum vulgare.
plant type: herb.
Part used: seeds (fruits).
The main composition of the oil: phenols - anethole, methylchalvicol; anisaldehyde, acetaldehyde; anise ketone; alcohols - thymol, anise alcohol; anisic acid; terpenes - camphene, limonene, pinene, phelandrene.
Degree of heat: hot.
Taste: sharp, sweet.
Smell: light, bright, piquant, very warm, spicy-sweet, similar to the smell of licorice.
Pharmacological action: adaptogenic, antiarrhythmic, anticarcinogenic, bactericidal, bronchodilator, carminative, immunostimulating, expectorant, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, laxative, antispasmodic, stimulating brain activity, stomach function; increasing lactation.
Indications for use: respiratory diseases complicated by various bacterial flora (laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, bronchiectasis, whooping cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchial asthma), influenza; diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by indigestion, spasms of the stomach and intestines, deterioration of gastric, hepatic and pancreatic secretion (gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, colitis, diarrhea, flatulence, heartburn, vomiting, liver and biliary tract diseases, hepatitis,; spleen disease; diseases of the kidneys of the bladder (urolithiasis); allergies; increased nervous excitability, apathy, depression, stress, chronic fatigue; initial immunometabolic stage of carcinogenesis, secondary immunodeficiencies.
The nature of the impact: bu qi of the kidneys, heart; belly cold; moves the blood of the lungs, liver.
Influence on the meridians: lungs, stomach, liver, kidneys, heart.
Contraindications: pregnancy, children's age (up to 6 years), can not be used orally and with increased blood clotting.
Warnings: The oil is potent, so it should be used in small doses and only on the advice of an aromatherapist.; in case of overdose, it can cause dizziness, intoxication, fainting, slow blood circulation; cannot be used regularly for a long time, as it can irritate the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines (especially with peptic ulcer).
Combines well with essential oils: clove, carda mona, fennel ordinary.
Bitter orange (orange) - Citrus aurantium (Citrus bigaradia).
plant type: tree.
Part used: fruit peel.
The main composition of the oil: terpene - limonene; alcohol - citronellol; aldehyde - citral;
Degree of warmth: cold.
Taste: bitter.
Odour: fresh, fruity, sweet.
Pharmacological action: analgesic, antipyretic, diuretic, metabolic, cleansing, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor, antispasmodic, tonic, soothing.
Indications for use: respiratory diseases complicated by various bacterial flora (laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia), influenza; SARS; diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by indigestion, spasms of the stomach and intestines; nervous diseases (depression, neurosis, neurasthenia, insomnia, overwork, hysteria); hypo- and avitaminosis; metabolic disease.
The nature of the impact: bu qi of the spleen, pericardium; Se stomach heat; se cold of the gallbladder; moves the blood of the small and large intestines.
Influence on the meridians: stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, large intestine, spleen, pericardium.
Caution: the oil is phototoxic, so it should not be used before sun exposure or after use avoid direct sunlight and intense ultraviolet radiation for 4 hours.
Features: the effect of essential oils from the peel of sweet and bitter orange is almost the same, since the difference in the chemical components of these essential oils is only in their percentage; however, it should be noted that the aroma of bitter orange is more refined.
It goes well with essential oils: ylang-ylang, evergreen cypress, coriander seed, lavender officinalis, frankincense, common juniper, neroli, officinalis rosemary, white sandalwood, clary sage.
Sweet orange - Citrus sinensis.
plant type: tree.
Part used: fruit peel.
The main composition of the oil: terpene - limonene; alcohol - nerol, citronellol; aldehyde - citral; ester - methyl anthranilate.
Degree of warmth: warm.
Taste: sharp, bitter.
Smell: fresh, citrus, light, refreshing, fruity-sweet.
Pharmacological action: antidepressant, antiseptic, carminative, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, antipyretic, choleretic, cardiotonic, hemostatic, diuretic, expectorant, cleansing, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, wound healing, regenerating, antispasmodic, stimulating, tonic, soothing.
Indications for use: cardiovascular diseases (arrhythmias, the initial stage of atherosclerosis, hypertension); fever, flu, SARS; diseases of the upper respiratory tract, gums; neuropsychiatric symptoms (anxiety, sadness, depression, neurosis, neurasthenia, insomnia, overwork, hysteria); blockage of the bile ducts, constipation, flatulence; weakness of digestion, poor appetite, hypo- and beriberi; kidney and urinary tract diseases; diseases of the female genital organs, uterine bleeding; metabolic disorders (gout, obesity, diabetes mellitus; rheumatism, arthritis); cleansing the body; infected wounds, ulcers; cellulite; for cosmetic purposes for oral care (prevention of inflammation of the gums, stomatitis, gingivitis), as well as for the care of dry, rough, keratinized, aging skin with cracks.
The nature of the impact: se heat of the stomach, spleen - pancreas; see the fullness of the lungs; moves the blood of the heart.
Influence on the meridians: lungs, heart, stomach, spleen - pancreas.
Contraindications:
limit the use during exacerbation of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, gastritis with high acidity, chronic enterocolitis, pancreatitis; can cause allergies; not recommended to use before bed.
Caution: oil in high concentrations can irritate sensitive skin and is also phototoxic..
It goes well with essential oils: ylang-ylang, evergreen cypress, coriander seed, lavender officinalis, common juniper, neroli, officinalis rosemary, white sandalwood, clary sage.
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