Characteristics
A pale yellow mobile liquid with a fresh, warn, spicy, herbaceous, somewhat camphoraceous
aroma. An evergreen, shrubby, perennial herb up to 32 inches high with a woody base, soft,
silver, oval leaves and a mass of deep blue or violet flowers.
Aromatherapy and Skin Care
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent,
digestive, diuretic, hypertensive, insecticidal, laxative
Extraction
Essential oil by steam distillation of the dried leaves.
Blends Well With
Lavandin, Rosemary, Rosewood, Lavender, Hyssop, Lemon, and other citrus oils.
Cautions
Oral toxin. Abortifacient; avoid in pregnancy. Avoid in epilepsy. Contra-indicated in
cases of high blood pressure. |
