Plants have an indomitable vitality. The essential oil, being the natural plant fluid, is the essence of this vitality. The aromatic substance in essential oils are actually hormones of
plants which is curative to certain diseases.
Aromatherapy is a therapy that cleanses the body and the mind, strive for physical, mental and spiritual health equilibrium. The essential oils used in aromatherapy are extracted from
petals, leaves, twigs, fruits, seeds, root, stem and bark of highly aromatic plants. These oils penetrates into the body and stimulates the cerebral cortex, provides soothing and
enlightening effects, relieves mental and spiritual disorders, builds up positive outlook on life.
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Source/volatility:
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Leaves / medium-high.
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Smell:
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Chilly, refreshing.
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Main functions:
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Good for digestive and respiratory system, antiseptic, reduces high fever and refreshing.
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Physiological effect:
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It boasts double property: cooling in hot weather and heating in cold weather. Cures influenza, controls fever and mucositis, promotes perspiration, effective for respiratory tract
disorders, such as coughing, sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, cholera and pneumonia. As for the digestive system, it is good for relaxing gastric muscles, prevents food
poisoning, cures vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, flatulence, bad breath and nausea. It also improves kidney and liver disorders. The soothing effect acts to relieve headache,
migraine and toothache, comforts rheumatic pain, nervous and muscle pain. It also improves scanty menstruation, painful periods and mastitis. Direct inhalation method can relieve
headache, coughing and blocked nose.
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Skin Care:
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Relieves blocked pores, improves eczema, tinea and itchiness, soothes inflammation and burns, removes blackheads and whiteheads, regulates skin oil secretion. Best for oily hair and
oily skins.
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Emotional effect:
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Uplifting and mind-refreshing, comforts anger, hysteria and fear. Excellent for mental fatigue and depression.
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Contraindication:
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As it reduces body temperature, it is not recommendable for bathing and body massage. Avoid eye contact. Avoid during pregnancy and milk feeding period, as it promotes menstrual
flow and reduces milk supply.
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