Melaleuca Essential Oil is commonly known as Tea Tree Oil or Tea Tree Essential Oil.
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Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla Essential Oil protects the body from infections and even from some forms of cancer, such as prostrate and colon cancer helping to cure, prevent, or slow down cancer.
A component of Vanilla Essential Oil, Vanillin Hydroxybenzaldehyde, acts as an effective antidepressant and mood lifter. It soothes inflammation in the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, nervous and excretory systems as well as inflammation stemming from fever, convulsions, anxiety, stress, and hypersensitivity to allergens. It has a calming effect on the brain and the nerves that provides relief from anxiety, anger, and restlessness.
Vanilla Essential Oil’s sedative properties lowers blood pressure and has a tranquilizing effect on the brain that aids in getting to sleep. It has been known to help regulate menstruation by activating estrogen. And due to its ability to stimulate the secretion of testosterone and estrogen, it may act as an aphrodisiac.
Vanilla comes from a Mexican species of orchid called flat-leaved vanilla (Vanilla planifolia). This plant is native to the hot, wet climates of Central America and Mexico. The Totonac Indians of eastern Mexico first grew vanilla. The Aztecs, who conquered the Totonac Indians in the 15th century, made the Totonac pay tribute to the Aztec kings in vanilla beans. In the early 16th century, the Spanish conquered the Aztecs and brought vanilla beans back to Europe, making it an international product. The word ‘vanilla’ comes from the Spanish word ‘vainilla,’ which is Spanish for ‘little black pod’. Vanilla planifolia and Vanilla tahitensis (Tahitian vanilla) are the only two species of vanilla that are cultivated for commercial use as a flavoring or fragrance. They are grown in Madagascar, Mexico, Indonesia, and Tahiti.
According to WebMD, vanilla is safe to ingest, but there are potential side effects. Most commonly, skin contact with vanilla can cause irritation, inflammation, or swelling. In rare cases, use of vanilla extract has caused insomnia and headaches. Additionally, pure vanilla extract is an expensive product and is therefore sometimes synthetically produced or adulterated with impure substances. Occasionally, a batch of vanilla extract produced in Mexico is mixed with tonga bean extract, which contains a chemical called coumarin. The FDA has prohibited the use of coumarin in foods since the 1950s. It is important to buy 100% pure Vanilla Essential Oil from a reputable dealer.
Artemisia Absinthium or Artemisia Annua is native to some parts of Eurasia and Northern Africa.
Can be diffused and used topically, diluted. Not recommended for internal use.
Also known as Green Ginger and Absinthium, wormwood essential oil is a potentially highly dangerous oil. It should always be used in small doses and with extreme caution.
Wormwood oil has been used to aid in digestion and to reduce stomach acidity, but only in extremely low doses.
Wormwood oil stimulates discharges and has helped precipitate menestruation, especially in the case of blockage or obstruction. Bringing regularity to a woman's periods and alleviating headaches, cramping and other pains associated with PMS are some of its strengths, when used appropriately.
Wormwood oil is toxic to viruses and bacteria, therefore eliminating infections and fevers. As a poison, it is also an effective insecticide and insect repellent. Intestinal parasitic worms, like tape worms, hook worms, and round worms, cannot withstand its toxicity either.
Used in the right dosage, wormwood oil is an overall tonic for the body, toning up the digestive, circulatory, excretory, endocrine, nervous and immune systems.
Wormwood has been most commonly used throughout history in alcoholic drinks. In the Middle Ages, it was used to flavor mead. In 18th century England, it was sometimes used instead of hops in beer. Its name is attributed to its traditional use as a vermifuge against worms. It has been used traditionally to increase appetite and aid in digestion. It is a main ingredient in absinthe which is an alcoholic drink that has been banned in many countries due to its harmful effects.
Wormwood oil is a potent poison, because of its high concentration of thujone. It is a neurotoxin and a narcotic and is highly addictive. Alcoholic substances containing wormwood oil have been banned in the United States and some European countries for its psychoactive, hallucinogenic and harmful effects. Extreme care should be taken while using wormwood for medicinal purposes. It can cause nervousness, convulsions, impulsive behavior, restlessness and even death. Prolonged use should be avoided as it can cause permanent brain damage, possibly resulting in insanity, as well as damage to the nervous system.