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ANTECH ESSENTIAL
PLANT OIL
Ingredient listing A - Z
ENGLISH-WITH
BOTANICAL NAMES
Historical
Traditional Uses & Proven Scientific Properties
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ESSENTIAL PLANT
OILS
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Allspice oil -
Pimenta dioica
Native to
and cultivated in
Venezuela, Guyana, Jamaica, Cuba.
Herbal tradition:
Known to stimulate
urination, the heart, increase
poor blood pressure,
lessens mucous secretions. Traditionally used for asthma, chronic coughs and
bronchitis, in addition, rheumatic pain, skin problems, including scabies,
rashes, bedsores, prurigo, eczema, sore nipples, and wounds. Destroys the itch
acuras and its eggs. Also used for Poor circulation Colds, Nervous tension.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anti-oxidant, Aphrodisiac,
Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Balsamic, antirhuematic,
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Anisette oil -
Licorice root oil
Native to
and cultivated in
Venezuela, Guyana, Jamaica, Cuba.
Herbal tradition:
Known to stimulate
urination, the heart, increase
poor blood pressure,
lessens mucous secretions. Traditionally used for asthma, chronic coughs and
bronchitis, in addition, rheumatic pain, skin problems, including scabies,
rashes, bedsores, prurigo, eczema, sore nipples, and wounds. Destroys the itch
acuras and its eggs. Also used for Poor circulation Colds, Nervous tension.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anti-oxidant, Aphrodisiac,
Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Balsamic, antirhuematic, Expectorant,
Parasiticide, anesthetic, promotes the growth of epithelial cells.
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Black Pepper - Piper
nigrum
Native to
and cultivated in Penang,
Java, Malabar and Sumatra.
Herbal tradition:
Known to stimulate
urination, the heart, increase blood pressure, lessens mucous secretions. Traditionally used for
asthma, chronic coughs and bronchitis, in addition, rheumatic pain, skin
problems, including scabies, rashes, bedsores, prurigo, eczema, sore nipples,
and wounds. Destroys the itch acuras and its eggs. Also used for Poor
circulation Colds, Nervous tension.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Balsamic, Expectorant, Parasiticide, Promotes the
growth of epithelial cells,
vasodilator.
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Balsam Peruvian -
Myroxylon balsamum
Native to central
America. Most production takes place in San Salvador.
Herbal
tradition:
known to stimulate the
heart, increase blood pressure, lessens mucous secretions. Traditionally used
for asthma, chronic coughs and bronchitis, in addition, rheumatic pain, skin
problems, including scabies, rashes, bedsores, prurigo, eczema, sore nipples,
and wounds. Destroys the itch acuras and its eggs. Also used for Poor
circulation Colds, Nervous tension.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Balsamic, Expectorant, Parasiticide, Promotes the
growth of epithelial cells.
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Cederwood oil - Cedrus Atlantica, Cedrus texacana
Native to Algeria, mainly
produced in
Herbal Tradition:
Used for acne,
dandruff, eczema, greasy hair,
oily skin, psoriasis, arthritis, rheumatism, bronchitis, congestion, coughs,
sinusitis, nervous tension and stress related disorders.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Antiseborrhoeic,
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Balsamic, Diuretic,
Emmenogogue, expectorant, Nervine relaxant, Circulatory stimulant.
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Chamomile -
Chamaemelum nobile
Native to Western and
Southern Europe.
Herbal Tradition:
Used for Dyspepsia, nausea,
anorexia, mental anxiety, flatulence.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Antiseptic,
carminative, digestive aid,
Nervine, restorative, metabolic
stimulant, tonic, stomachic, diuretic.
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Cinnamon oil
- Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Native to Sri-Lanka,
Madagascar, Comoro islands, South India, Burma, and Indochina.
Herbal Tradition:
Used for colds, flu,
digestive, menstrual problems, rheumatism, Arthritis, urinary problems, and
Immune stimulation.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anthelmintic,
antidiarrhoel, antidote ( anti-poison ) antimicrobial, antiseptic,
antispasmodic, antiputrescent, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, digestive,
emmenogogue, haemostatic, orexigenic, parasiticide, stimulant ( cardiac,
circulatory, respiratory ).
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Citronella oil - Cymbopogon
nardus
Native to Sri-Lanka,
Madagascar, Comoro islands, South India, Burma, and Indochina.
Herbal Tradition:
Used for colds, flu,
digestive, menstrual problems, rheumatism, Arthritis, urinary problems, and
Immune stimulation.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anthelmintic,
antidiarrhoel, antidote ( anti-poison ) antimicrobial, antiseptic,
antispasmodic, antiputrescent, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, digestive,
emmenogogue, haemostatic, orexigenic, parasiticide, stimulant ( cardiac,
circulatory, respiratory).
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Clove
oil - Syzygium aromaticum
Eugenia caryophyllata
Native to Indonesia,
produced as well in the Malacca Islands.
Herbal Tradition:
Used for athlete's foot,
skin infections, intestinal parasites, Bronchitis, Arthritis, colds, Flu, burns,
and tooth ache.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Aphrodisiac,
larvicidal, antibiotic, antihistaminic, antirhuematic, antiviral,
expectorant, antineuralgic, antibacterial, anti
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Cypress oil- Cupressus
sempervirens
Native to France, Italy,
Corsica, Sardinia, Portugal.
Herbal Tradition:
Used for excessive fluid
losses, perspiration, urinary and menstrual. Cellulitis, poor circulation,
pyorrhoea, muscular cramps, bronchitis, asthma, varicose veins.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
antirhuematic, antiseptic,
antispasmodic, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, hepatic, styptic, sudorific,
tonic.
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Eucalyptus oil- Eucalyptus
globulus
Native to Tasmania,
Australia.
Herbal Tradition:
Used for Bronchitis, croup,
asthma, burns, ulcers, wounds.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Hypoglycemic, parasiticide,
vulnerary, prophylactic, rubefacient, cicatrisant, antibiotic, antihistaminic,
antirhuematic, antiviral, expectorant, antineuralgic, Analgesic, balsamic,
vermafuge, febrifuge, antispasmodic.
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Fir Needle - Abies alba
Native to North European
mountainous regions, Switzerland, Poland, Yugoslavia.
Herbal Tradition:
Used for respiratory
problems, fever, muscular pain, arthritis.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Analgesic, antiseptic
(pulmonary), rubefacient.
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Geranium oil - Pelargonium
graveolens
Native to South Africa,
Egypt, China.
Herbal Tradition:
Used for Dysentery,
hemorrhoids, skin inflammations, acne, menstruation.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Antidepressant,
antihaemorrhagic, anti-inflammatory, fungicidal, styptic, Haemostatic,
antiseptic, cicatrisant, stimulant ( adrenal cortex )
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Ginger oil- Zingiber
officinale
Native to southern Asia.
Herbal Tradition:
Rheumatism, bacterial
Dysentery, digestion, malaria, Analgesic, immune system, nervous exhaustion,
poor circulation, colds, flu.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anti-oxidant,
antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, expectorant, rubefacient, diaphoretic,
febrifuge, stomachic.
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Grapefruit Pink oil -
Citrus
paradisi
Native to South America
Herbal Tradition:
Listed in the British
Herbal Pharmacopoeia as a specific for rheumatism, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Venereal disease, Gout, Poor circulation, Muscle pain.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anti-inflammatory,
anti-oxidant, antirhuematic, antiseptic.
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Guaicwood oil - Bulnesia
sarmienti
Native to South America
Herbal Tradition:
Listed in the British
Herbal Pharmacopoeia as a specific for rheumatism, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Venereal disease, Gout, Poor circulation, Muscle pain.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anti-inflammatory,
anti-oxidant, antirhuematic, antiseptic.
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Lavender oil - Lavandula augustifolia
Native to France, Tasmania.
Herbal Tradition:
Used against infectious
diseases, acne, dandruff, muscular pain, poor circulation, alopecia areata
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Analgesic, anti depressant,
anti microbial, antioxidant, antiseptic, Fungicidal, Antiviral, antibacterial,
antiphlogistic, cicatrisant, galactagogue
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Lemon
oil - Citrus limon
Native to Asia, East India.
Herbal Tradition:
Used against infectious
diseases, acne, dandruff, muscular pain, poor circulation, arthritis, cellulite,
bronchitis, low immune system
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anti anaemic, Analgesic,
anti depressant, anti microbial, antioxidant, antiseptic, fungicidal, Antiviral,
antibacterial, galactagogue, anti toxic, Hypotensive, haemostatic,
antispasmodic, astringent, stimulates white corpuscles
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Lemongrass oil - Cymbopogon flexuosus
Native to East India.
Herbal Tradition:
Used against infectious
diseases, acne, dandruff, muscular pain, poor circulation.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Analgesic, anti depressant,
anti microbial, antioxidant, antiseptic, Fungicidal, Antiviral, antibacterial,
galactagogue.
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Orange oil- Citrus sinensis
Native to China
Herbal Tradition:
Used for coughs, colds,
immune system stimulant, muscular pain, water retention, bronchitis, nervous
tension and stress, circulation and oily skin, water retention, bronchitis,
dyspepsia.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Analgesic, antidepressant,
antioxidant, antiseptic, fungicidal, antiviral, antibacterial, anti
inflammatory, carminative, hypotensive, stimulant ( digestive & lymphatic),
choleretic.
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Patchouli oil - Pogostemon
cablin
Native to tropical Asia.
Herbal Tradition:
Used to prevent the spread
of infectious disease, colds, flu, nausea, abdominal cramps, headaches, eczema,
acne, fungal infections, dermatitis, oily hair, wrinkles, nervous exhaustion,
anxiety, depression.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Analgesic, antidepressant,
anti microbial, antioxidant, antiseptic, Fungicidal, Antiviral, antibacterial,
galactagogue, antibacterial, antitoxin, prophylactic, anti inflammatory,
antiphlogistic.
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Peppermint oil - Mentha
Piperita
Native to South America
Herbal Tradition:
Listed in the British
Herbal Pharmacopoeia as a specific for rheumatism, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Venereal disease, Gout, Poor circulation, Muscle pain.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Anti-inflammatory,
anti-oxidant, antirhuematic, antiseptic.
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Rosemary oil - Rosmarinus
officinalis
Native to the Mediterranean
region.
Herbal Tradition:
Listed as a specific in The
British Herbal PHARMACOPOEIA for general debility, depressive states, and
cardiovascular weakness! Respiratory and circulatory
disorders. Hair loss,
dandruff, muscular pain, skin problems, eczema, neuralgia, asthma, bronchitis.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Antidepressant,
antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, fungicidal,
carminative, astringent, cephalic, emmenogogue, antirhuematic, sudorific,
cytophylactic, diaphoretic, cholagogue, antimicrobial, analgesic, carminative,
vulnerary, tonic, parasiticide.
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Sandalwood oil - Santalum
album
Native to Tropical Asia,
especially India.
Herbal Tradition:
Has been used for over 4000
years for urinary/ respiratory infections, also skin problems, gonorrhea,
stomach ache!
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Antidepressant,
antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, fungicidal,
carminative, astringent.
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Spearmint oil- Mentha spicata
Native to Tasmania,
Australia.
Herbal Tradition:
Used for Bronchitis, croup,
asthma, burns, ulcers, wounds.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Hypoglycaemic,
parasiticide, vulnerary, prophylactic, rubefacient, cicatrisant, antibiotic,
antihistaminic, antirhuematic, antiviral, expectorant, antineuralgic, Analgesic,
balsamic, vermafuge, febrifuge, antispasmodic.
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Tangerine
oil/Mandarin oil - Citrus reticulata Citrus nobilus
Native to Southern China
and The Far east.
Herbal Tradition:
Has been used for Insomnia,
acne, all skin problems, stretch marks, scars, stomach ache and other digestive
problems, fluid retention!
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Antidepressant,
antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, fungicidal,
carminative, mild diuretic, digestive stimulant, lymphatic stimulant,
astringent, skin toner.
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Tea Tree oil -
Melaleuca
alternafolia
Native to Australia.
Herbal Tradition:
Used to prevent the spread
of infectious disease, bacteria, virus, and fungi. Stimulate immune system
against Colds, flu, nausea, eczema, acne, athletes foot, wounds, fungal
infections, dermatitis, oily hair, dandruff, cold sores.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Analgesic, parasiticide,
antioxidant, antiseptic, fungicidal, antiviral, antibacterial, prophylactic,
anti inflammatory, immuno stimulant.
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Vetiver oil - Vetaveria
zizanioides
Native to South India,
Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Herbal Tradition:
Used to relax, insomnia,
depression, and nervous tension. Acne, arthritis, muscular pain. Head aches,
eczema, acne, fungal infections, dermatitis.
Scientifically Proven
Actions:
Analgesic, antiseptic,
antispasmodic, depurative, rubefacient, circulatory stimulant.
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Ylang Ylang - Cananga odorata
Native to Java, Indonesia
and Sri Lanka.
Herbal Tradition:
Used to relax insomnia,
depression, and nervous tension. Acne, arthritis, muscular pain. Head aches,
Eczema, acne, fungal infections, dermatitis, high blood pressure, impotence, and
frigidity
Scientifically Proven
Actions and Properties:
Aphrodisiac, antiseptic,
Hypotensor, antispasmodic, depurative, rubefacient, circulatory stimulant,
antidepressant.
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