Characteristics
A pale yellow, amber, or greenish liquid with a warm, slightly green, fresh, woody, spicy
scent. An erect perennial herb up to 3 feet high with a thick, spreading, tuberous root,
which is very pungent. Each year it sends up a green reed-like stalk with narrow spear
shaped leaves and white or yellow flowers on a spike direct from the root.
Aromatherapy and Skin Care
Arthritis, fatigue, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatism, sprains,
strains, congestion, coughs, sinusitis, sore throat, diarrhea, colic, cramp, flatulence,
indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea, travel sickness, chills, colds, flu, fever,
infectious disease, nervous exhaustion, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
aphrodisiac, bactericidal, laxative, stimulant
Extraction
Essential oil by steam distillation from the unpeeled, dried, ground root.
Blends Well With
Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Frankincense, Rosewood, Cedarwood, Coriander, Rose, Lime,
Neroli, Orange, and other citrus oils
Cautions
Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in high concentration), slightly photo toxic; may cause
sensitization in some individuals. |
