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Aloe |
Aloe vera |
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Juice of the inner leaf :
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The leaf juices of the aloe plant have important medicinal uses, making aloe one of the most respected medicinal plants found in many gels, creams and ...
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Apple |
Malus domestica |
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In addition to the fruit of the apple tree, its bark, flowers, and leaves all have healthy properties ...
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Basil |
Ocimum basilicum |
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leaves, essential oil :
Greek :
Like other herbs in the mint family basil is carminative and disinfectant. The fresh picked leaves make a stimulating and refreshing tea. Basil has al ...
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Bois de Rose |
Aniba rosaeodora |
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Rosewood, or bois de rose, is a tropical tree growing wild in the Amazon basin , mainly in Brazil and in Guyana. Unfortunatel ...
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Boswellia |
Boswellia thurifera |
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gum resion :
Middle East :
Boswellia or Indian frankincense is one of the Ayurvedic gum resins which are referred to collectively as guggals. ...
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Carrot |
Daucus carota L. |
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The carrot was well known to the ancients, and is mentioned by Greek and Latin writers under various names, ...
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Chamomile |
Matricaria recutita |
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The seemingly endless list of problems chamomile is said to help can all be traced to its effects of the nervous system and digestive system, as well ...
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Coconut |
Cocos nucifera |
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Copra is the dried meat of the seed and is the main source of coconut oil, also known as coconut butter :
Tropics - South Pacific :
There is no mistaking the wonderful benefits of coconut oil for the softening and healing dry and damaged skin. ...
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Cypress |
Cupressus sempervirens |
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The cypress is a tall, conical shaped tree with small flowers succeeded by round cones, or nuts.Many cemeteries in the East a ...
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Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus globulus |
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Leaves, oil :
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Eucalyptus is best known for it's ability to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds. The essential oil of eucalyptus contains cineole, a pote ...
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Geranium |
Pelargonium graveolens |
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Leaves :
Africa :
Many people still call pelargoniums by their common name, scented geraniums ...
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Hyssop |
Hyssopus officinalis |
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Cultivated in gardens as an aromatic and medicinal herb, Hyssop is one of the main expectorant and decongestant herbs commonly used to treat respirato ...
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Jasmine |
Jasminum officinale |
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In aromatherapy, jasmine absolute oil in used to uplift the spirits in cases of apathy, depression, menopausal disorders, and lack of confidence ...
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Jojoba |
Simmondsia chinensis |
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Bright yellow oil is one of the favorites in the carrier oil family. It contains proteins, minerals, and a waxy substance. ...
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Juniper |
Juniperus communis |
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The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanically related. ...
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Lavender |
Lavandula officinalis |
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Flowers, leaves and stems :
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Fresh lavender makes a wonderful, aromatic bouquet, and discourages insects from invading your home ...
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Lemon |
Citrus limonum |
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Rind, juice, essential oil :
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Lemon is used in alternative medicine to help build immunity against colds, influenza, and other viral infection, to detoxify the body and assist lymp ...
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Lime |
Citrus aurantifolia |
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Delightful, tangy, citrus aroma. Dozens of limes are needed to produce ½ ounce of oil. Two types of lime oil are commonly ...
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Myrrh |
Commiphora myrrha |
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Natural myrrh resin is one of the oldest known perfumery materials. Myrrh has been used as a cleansing, purifying agent since ancient times. ...
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Orange |
Citrus sinensis, C.Nobilus |
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Fruit rind :
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Bitter orange and sweet orange both have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. ...
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Oregano |
Origanum vulgare |
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Oregano has a very ancient reputation and has been used in both the kitchen and the sickroom since the time of the ancients. ...
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Palmarosa |
Cymbopogon martini |
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Palmarosa is distilled from a grass closely related to citronella and lemongrass. Palmarosa has a grassy, lemony scent ...
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Patchouli |
Pogostermon patchouli |
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Patchouli gained a certain reputation in the 60's as the preferred scent for Deadheads, perhaps because it's pungent scent was thought to mask the sme ...
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Rose |
Rosa centifolia |
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Attar of rose is the steam-extracted essential oil from rose flowers that has been used in perfumes for centuries. Rose water, made from the rose oil, ...
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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
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Sage |
Salvia officinalis |
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Leaves, small stems and flowers :
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Sage is an excellent and safe natural disinfectant. The antimicrobial action of thujone, a compound found in the volatile oil, works against bacterial ...
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Tamanu Oil |
Calophyllum inophyllum |
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seed oil :
Asia :
Fiji natives use Tamanu oil for joint pains, arthritis, bruises, oozing wounds, chapped lips and preventing diaper rash. In ...
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Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris |
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Leaves, stems and flowers :
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Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...
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