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Lists of toxic ingredients to avoid for life:
www.ewg.org
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www.cosmeticsdatabase.com
Simple Herbal Remedies
| Ailment | Herb |
| Acne | Calendula, aloe, tea tree |
| Alcoholism | Evening primrose, kudzu |
| Allergy | Chamomile |
| Alzheimer’s disease | Ginkgo, rosemary |
| Angina | Hawthorn, garlic, willow, green tea |
| Anxiety and stress | Hops, kava, passionflower, valerian, chamomile, lavender |
| Arteriosclerosis | Garlic |
| Arthritis | Capsicum, ginger, turmeric, willow, cat’s claw, devil’s claw |
| Asthma | Coffee, ephedra, tea |
| Athlete’s foot | Topical tea tree oil |
| Attention-deficit disorder | Evening primrose oil |
| Bad breath | Parsley |
| Boils | Tea tree oil, topical garlic, echinacea, eleutherococcus, ginseng, rhodiola |
| Bronchitis | Echinacea, pelargonium |
| Burns | Aloe |
| Cancer | Bilberry, blackberry, cocoa (dark chocolate), green tea, garlic, ginseng, maitake mushroom, pomegranate, raspberry, reishi mushroom |
| Cankers | Goldenseal |
| Colds | Echinacea, andrographis, ginseng, coffee, licorice root (sore throat), tea (nasal and chest congestion) |
| Congestive heart failure | Hawthorn |
| Constipation | Apple, psyllium seed, senna |
| Cough | Eucalyptus |
| Depression | St. John’s wort |
| Diabetes, Type 2 | Garlic, beans (navy, pinto, black, etc.), cinnamon, eleutherococcus, flaxseed, green tea |
| Diabetic ulcers | Comfrey |
| Diarrhea | Bilberry, raspberry |
| Diverticulitis | Peppermint |
| Dizziness | Ginger, ginkgo |
| Earache | Echinacea |
| Eczema | Chamomile, topical borage seed oil, evening primrose oil |
| Fatigue | Cocoa (dark chocolate), coffee, eleutheroccocus, ginseng, rhodiola, tea |
| Flu | Echinacea, elderberry syrup (also see “Colds”) |
| Gas | Fennel, dill |
| Giardia | Goldenseal |
| Gingivitis | Goldenseal, green tea |
| Hay fever | Stinging nettle, butterbur |
| Herpes | Topical lemon balm, topical comfrey, echinacea, garlic, ginseng |
| High blood pressure | Garlic, beans, cocoa (dark chocolate), hawthorn |
| High blood sugar | Fenugreek |
| High cholesterol | Apple, cinnamon, cocoa (dark chocolate), evening primrose oil, flaxseed, soy foods, green tea |
| Hot flashes | Red clover, soy, black cohosh |
| Impotence | Yohimbe |
| Indigestion | Chamomile, ginger, peppermint |
| Infection | Topical tea tree oil, astragalus, echinacea, eleutherococcus, garlic, ginseng, rhodiola |
| Insomnia | Kava, evening primrose, hops, lemon balm, valerian |
| Irregular heartbeat | Hawthorn |
| Irregularity | Senna, psyllium seed |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | Chamomile, peppermint |
| Lower back pain | Thymol, carvacrol, white willow bark |
| Menstrual cramps | Kava, raspberry, chasteberry |
| Migraine | Feverfew, butterbur |
| Morning sickness | Ginger |
| Muscle pain | Capsicum, wintergreen |
| Nausea | Ginger |
| Premenstrual syndrome | Chasteberry, evening primrose |
| Ringing in the ears | Ginkgo |
| Seasonal affective disorder | St. John’s wort |
| Shingles | Capsicum |
| Sore throat | Licorice, marshmallow, mullein |
| Stuffy nose | Echinacea |
| Tonsillitis | Goldenseal, astragalus, echinacea |
| Toothache | Willow, clove oil |
| Ulcers | Aloe, licorice |
| Varicosities | Bilberry, horse chestnut |
| Yeast infection | Garlic, goldenseal, Pau D’arco |
Essential Oil Properties
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Congestion, sinusitis, arthritis, fatigue, muscle cramps, rheumatism, multiple sclerosis support, circulation stimulant, viral infections, stomach ache, nausea. Impotence, frigidity, depression, exhaustion, tensions. Herpes, shingles and acne. Anesthetic, analgesic, antioxidant, anti-infectious, powerful anti-bacterial with large spectrum of actions, antiseptic, antiviral, anti-fungal, aphrodisiac, muscle relaxant, tonic to body. Avoid during Pregnancy. Scent: Warm clove like sweet spicy fragrance, middle note. Source: Pimento Berry
Angelica:
Nervous system sedative, carminative, anxiety and nervous fatigue. Related to a Chinese herb dong quai, a popular women's tonic. Regulates menstrual cycle, relieves menopausal symptoms. For dull irritated, inflamed congested skin. Psoriasis, fungal infections, general skin tonic. Chronic coughs, asthma, shortness of breath, smoker's cough and restores sense of smell. Arthritis and rheumatism. Blood thinner, circulation stimulant, cleanses toxins, aids white blood cell formation. Stimulates lymphatic system, especially good after an illness. Aids anemia, anorexia, stimulates appetite, aids uric acid, favors pepsin and hydrochloric acid production. Water retention, encourages estrogen, maybe useful for infertility. Exhaustion, migraine, insomnia, headaches, promotes feeling of balance, causes distaste for alcohol, gives incentive during difficulties and heartache. Avoid during pregnancy or with Diabetes. Scent: Sharp, similar to green stems just broken, base note. Source: Roots and Rhizomes
Anise:
Antispasmodic, sedative, stabilizing, aphrodisiac, frigidity, impotence, estrogen like, has a calming effect on the nervous system, minimizes over excitement. Increases milk secretion, induces menstruation, helpful during menopause. Lice, infectious skin diseases, respiratory tonic, breathing difficulties due to nervousness, muscle spasms and aches. Cardiac stimulant, circulatory tonic, eases palpitations, colds and flu. Nervous stomach, hangovers, indigestion. Vertigo, migraines, invigorates tired mind, promotes sweet dreams. Avoid during pregnancy. Scent: licorice, warm and sweet, top to middle note. Source: Seed
Basil:
Weak nervous conditions, mental fatigue, depression, tension, stress, muscular spasm, concentration, physical and mental fatigue and to overcome emotional negativity. Uplifting, aids in memory recall and stimulates blood circulation. Helps with headaches, sinus congestion, migraines, nausea, sore muscles, herpes and shingles. Pain reliever, decongestant of the veins, congested prostate, rheumatoid arthritis. Stimulates hair growth and conditions hair. Restorative, general stimulant, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-infectious, antibiotic. Insect repellant, acne, skin tonic. Stimulates blood flow, decongests veins and pulmonary arteries, hypertension, varicose veins, stimulates pancreatic enzymes, adrenal cortex stimulant. May aid conception, eases breast engorgement. Do not use if pregnant. Scent: Sweet, spicy, warm and fiery, top note. Source: Flowering tops and leafs
Bergamot:
Refreshes, relaxes, and helps relieve insomnia. Increases the production of white blood cells. Eczema, herpes, acne, psoriasis, skin infections, cold sores, blisters, shingles, and chicken pox. Aroma relaxes brain waves, very calming, balancing, antidepressant, reduces tension and hysteria, sedative, reduces fear, balancing, decreases Sympathetic Nervous System action. Painful digestion, colitis and loss of appetite. Tonic action on uterus. Antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, calmative. Do not use in sun products. Scent: Sweet, citrus, and refreshing, spicy floral undertone, top note. Source: Fruit Peel
just a few fragrances and their characteristics, will post more as time goes. A scent remembered goes instantly to ones memory.
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