Status: Certified Organic Latin: Cananga odorata Family: Annonaceae Country: Madagascar Extraction: Steam distilled Part distilled: Flower Odor: Exotic floral, heady and earthy Natural perfumes, lotions and bath oils are made exotic by adding this fragrant floral oil. A known aphrodisiac it also balances adrenal glands and is useful for dermatitis or mature skin. Aromatherapy Uses: antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, antiseptic, antidepressant, nervine, euphoric, nervous sedative, stimulant- adrenal, circulatory, tonic Skin: balances sebum; aids irritated, dry, acneic ,oily and combination skin, hair growth promoter, insect bites, fragrance Respiratory: slows fast breathing (hyperpnea) Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: palpitations(tachycardia)(MDR), lowers high blood pressure(?) Immune: fevers(malaria, typhoid)(MDR) Digestive: aids diabetes balance, intestinal infections, diarrhea Endocrine: balances hormones, stimulates thymus gland, regulates adrenal flow Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: impotence, frigidity, aphrodisiac; uterine tonic, PMS, Nervous Brain/ Mind: depression, insomnia, nervous tension, stress, related pain; fear, anger, inner coldness, low self esteem, shock, relaxes CNS Emotional/Energetic: instills love and serenity of a romantic nature Blends well with: Rose, lemon, orange, patchouli, ginger, geranium, grapefruit, neroli and lavender Satety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |
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