Characteristics
A greenish yellow liquid with a powerful, spicy, medicinal aroma. An evergreen tree up to
65 feet high with dark green, glossy leaves and black berries; often cultivated as an
ornamental shrub.
Aromatherapy and Skin Care
Dyspepsia, flatulence, loss of appetite, scanty periods, colds, flu, tonsillitis, viral
infections, antirheumatic, antiseptic, bactericidal, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic,
emmenagogue, fungicidal, hypotensive, stomachic, sedative
Extraction
Essential oil by steam distillation from the dried leaf and branchlets. An oil from the
berries is produced in small quantities.
Blends Well With
Pine, Cypress, Juniper, Clary Sage, Rosemary, Lavender, citrus and spice oils
Cautions
Relatively non-toxic and non-irritant; can cause dermatitis in some individuals. Use in
moderation due to possible narcotic properties. Should not be used during pregnancy. |
