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. |
