Characteristics
A pale yellowy green or water white liquid with a warm, fresh, spicy, camphoraceous aroma.
An evergreen tree with a flexible truck and spongy bark, pointed linear leaves and bearing
spikes of sessile yellowish flowers. The leaves have a strong aromatic scent when they are
crushed.
Aromatherapy and Skin Care
Abscess, acne, athlete's foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, dandruff, herpes, insect
bites, oily skin, rashes (diaper rash), spots, warts, wounds (infected), asthma,
bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, tuberculosis, whooping cough, vaginitis, colds, fever, flu,
infectious illnesses such as chicken pox, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic,
antiviral, bactericidal, diaphoretic, expectorant, fungicidal, parasiticide, stimulant
Extraction
Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the leaves and young twigs.
Blends Well With
Lavender, Clary Sage, Rosemary, Oakmoss, Pine, Geranium, Marjoram, and spice oils,
especially Clove and Nutmeg
Cautions
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. |
