How To
Warming
Vulnerary
Remedy used in healing or treating wounds.
Vermifuge
An agent that destroys or expels parasitic worms.
Vasoconstrictive
Constriction of a blood vessel, as by a nerve or drug.
Uterine
Relating to, or in the region of the uterus.
Tonic
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
Sudorific
Sudorific-[soo-duh-rif-ik] Induces perspiration
Styptic
Contracting the tissues or blood vessels; astringent.
Stomachic
A stimulant of gastric activity.
Stimulant
A substance that temporarily increases the physiologic activity of an organ or organ system.
Splenic
Of or having to do with the spleen
Sedative
having the property of lessening excitement, nervousness, or irritation.
Rubefacient
essential oils that are considered detoxifiers and rubefacients and are known for their anti-rheumatic effects can boost even the best massage technique and help provide lasting relief. Part two explores the use of anti-rheumatic, detoxifying and rubefacient essences. Juniper and rosemary also have rubefacient properties that increase circulation and bring a feeling of warmth to relieve stiffness. Other rubefacient oils are black pepper (Piper nigrum), ginger (Zingiber officinale), pine (Pinus sylvestris) and thyme (Thymus vulgaris ct. linalool). The rubefacient oils might not be used during the acute inflammatory onset of joint pain but are very helpful during chronic stages.
Revitalizing
Restoring
Relaxant
Parasiticide
Nervine
herbs that act upon and support the nervous system are often used as mild stimulants for chronic fatigue, stress, or depression. They can act as stimulants, or have a calming effect, often dependent on the dosage given. Many of the these nervines contain volatile essential oils. Nervine herbs do not have the extreme side effects that pharmaceuticals do.
Narcotic
Invigorating
Insecticide
Hypertensive
Gentle massage using essential oils in aromatherapy can have a most beneficial effect on high blood pressure, yet there are certain oils not to use during massage when suffering from hypertension.
Hepatic
unburdening the liver