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1.Skin
problems:
- Acne
- Athlete's foot
- Barber's rash
- Boils
- Bruises
- Chilblains
- Cold sores
- Corns/calluses
- Eczema
- Head lice
- Heat rash
- Impetigo
- Nail infections
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- Scabies
- Ulceration
- Warts and verrucae
2.Skin - first aid:
- Animal bites
- Burns (minor)
- Cuts and grazes
- Insect repellent
- Insect bites and stings
- Jellyfish stings
- Snake bites
- Spider bites
- Sunburn
3.Women's problems:
- Amenorrhoea (loss of periods outside of pregnancy)
- Candida / thrush
- Cystitis
- Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)
- Menopausal symptoms
- Menorrhagia (heavy periods)
- PMS
4.Respiratory problems:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Catarrh
- Colds
- Coughs
- Earache
- Flu
- Hay fever
- Sinusitis
- Throat infections
5.Circulatory
problems:
- Fluid congestion in legs
- Sluggish circulation
- Haemorrhoids
- Varicose veins
6. Cardiac problems:
- Angina Pectoris
- Hypertension
- Hypotention
- Palpitations
7.
Digestive problems:
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Dyspepsia
- Gastric, duodenal and peptic ulcers
- Gingivitis
- Halitosis
- Flatulence
- Indigestion (dyspepsia)
- IBS
- Liver congestion
- Mouth ulcers
- Toothache
8. Endocrine problems:
- Hyperthyroid
- Hypothyroid
9.
The muscular and skeletal system:
- Arthritis and rheumatism
- Bursitis
- Edema
- Frozen shoulder
- Gout
- Muscular aches and pains
- Sciatica
- Sprains/strains
10.
The nervous system:
-
Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Epilepsy
- Fear
- Frigidity
- Headache
- Hysteria
- Insomnia
- Jetlag
- Mental fatigue
- Melancholia
- Migraine
- Mood Swings
- Neuralgia
- Panic Attacks
- Stress
- VDU stress
11.
Mouth, teeth and gums:
- Toothache
- Mouth and gum infection
- Mouth ulcers
- Halitosis
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Neuro-remedy
'In Tibetan medicine a lotion containing
aniseed and nutmeg in melted butter is recommended
for anxiety, hysteria, depression and
other neurotic symptoms'
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Did
you know...
Scientific research has demonstrated that
lemongrass oil is effective specifically against
P.ovale, a fungus or yeast infection that
causes dermatitis.
(see M.Lis-Balchin, Aromascience, p.68) |
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| black
pepper |
Black
Pepper Oil?
The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia (1983) cites
cayenne pepper as a specific for chilblains,
applied as an ointment. The essential oil
of black pepper shares similar properties.
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| tuberose |
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Potent
Aphrodisiac
Ylang-ylang has a long-standing reputation
as a potent aphrodisiac, and its euphoric
qualities can help overcome depression
and apathy. PMT, menopausal problems
and post-natal depression also
respond very well to this oil. Tuberose
shares many of the same properties - being
heady, floral and narcotic.
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Sexual
Aid
'Women in Senegal use the tubers of ginger
in making of belts with the aim of arousing
the dormant senses of their husbands.' |
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