| Absolute |
Similar
to essential oils, absolutes are concentrated, highly-aromatic,
oily mixtures extracted from plants. that require the use
of solvent extraction techniques or more traditionally, through
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| Analgesic |
A substance
which relieves or reduces pain |
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Antibacterial |
Destroys
or stops the growth of bacteria. |
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Antimicrobial |
A
substance that helps the body to resist, inhibit, or destroy
pathogenic (disease-causing) microbes.
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Antispasmodic |
A
substance that relieves involuntary muscular contraction
or cramps.
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Antiseptic |
A
substance that destroys bacteria and prevents infection
and the growth of other micro-organisms |
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Arborescent |
Tree-like.
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Astringent |
A
substance that contracts or shrinks tissues thereby decreasing
secretions and controlling bleeding.
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| Carcinogenic |
Substance
that can produce cancer |
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Carminative |
A
Substance that eases abdominal discomfort and bloating ,
and encourages the release of excess wind from the bowels.
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Concretes |
Extracts
that are obtained with non-aqueous solvents, in a waxy form,
from fresh, natural raw plant materials, They used in the
production of absolutes. |
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| Cytophylacte |
This
is a sustance which stimulates skin cell growth. |
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| Decongestant |
Has
the property of relieving blockage or clogging e.g. excess
phlegm. |
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Depurative |
Helps
to purify the blood, detoxifying mainly by increasing urination. |
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| Desquamation |
The
peeling off or shedding of dead skin cells |
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Diuretic |
Helps
to increase urine flow. |
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Emmenogogues |
Herbs
which stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus;
often used to stimulate menstruation |
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| Emollient |
A
substance having a soothing or soothing effect. |
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Enfleurage |
A
process of extracting fragrance from flowers by using unscented
fats to capture the essential oils.
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Expectorant |
A
substance used to cause the expulsion of phlegm from the
lungs
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| Febrifuge |
Having
the property of reducing fever |
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| Fungicidal |
Can
kill or inhibit fungal growth |
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| Galactagogue |
Can
increase and encouragenatural milk flow. |
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Hepatotoxicity |
A
substance that has the capacity to cause damage to the liver.
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| Holistic |
Treating
the whole person. |
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| Homoeostasis |
The
natural bance within ones system, can be upset by stress and
shock. |
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Hydrophobic |
Having
a low affinity for water; tends not to absorb water; will
not dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water |
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| Hypertension |
Abnormally
high blood-pressure |
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| Hypotension |
Abnormally
low blood-pressure |
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| Lymphatic
System |
The
drainage sytem of the body. A vast network of capillary vessels
which are connected to the veinous system transporting lymph
through the body. Lymph contains products of metabolic waste. |
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Maceration |
A
method of extracting oils where the plant flowers are soaked
in hot oil to have their cell membranes ruptured and the
hot oil then absorbs the essence |
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Photosensitivity |
Having
a sensitive reaction to, or able to be affected by, light
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Phototoxicity |
Adverse
effects due to exposure to light, especially effecting the
skin
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Rubefacient |
Warms
the skin and increases blood flow. |
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Sudorific |
A
substance that increase perspiration. |
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Sensitisation |
Sensitisation
is an allergic response to an essential oil. Usually not
the first application but later applications of the same
or similar oil can produce severe inflammation. |
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| Tonic |
A substance that
imparts a generally beneficial and invigorating effect on
the body. |
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Vulnerary |
A
substance used in healing and treating wounds; |
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