144 — Sunday, August 23, 1998 — North Shore News

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dressing wounds.

CHAMOMILE

Once considered sacred, no
doubt due to its healing
prowess, this soothing oi} has
been variously prescribed to
speed healing, calm inflam-
mation and allergies and
treat burns and bruises, ear-
ache, neuralgia, abscesses
and toothache.

EUCALYPTUS

Among the most aromatic
plants4 in the world, eucalyp-
tus trees were planted as a
malaria preventive in Sicily,
where it was known that the
sharply scented oil given off
by the leaves had powerful

healing, disinfectant and
antiseptic uses. Well known
for its use in inhalants to
treat respiratory conditions,
the oil is alse useful for
wounds and insect bites.

JASMINE

In India, jasmine is revered
as sacred to Vishnu, and the
flowers are often strung into
garlands or votive offerings
in religious ceremonies.
:asmine essential oil is highly
-ceemed for treating prob-
icms of the nervous system,
dispersing depression, ten-
sion, listlessness and fear.

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Pure plant essences essential to healing art

ture to give a high gloss.
Apart from the enjoyable
scent, lavender provided a
powerful weapon against
“In Classical
times, rosemary
became known
as the herb of
fidelity, love and
abiding
friendship.”
moths, fleas, silverfish and

flies. The oil may be used to
treat skin disorders, prevent

scarring and promote rapid
healing. The oil also provides
a soothing rub for patients
suffering from arthritis and
rheumatism, a good inhalant
for respiratory problems and
fainting, and a relieving com-
press tor headaches. Its calm-
ing effect will induce a restful
sleep —— try a drop of laven-
der oil on your pillow or in
an evening bath.

ROSEMARY

In Classical times, rosemary
became known as the herb of
fidelity, Jove and abiding
friendship, and was bound
into wedding wreaths and
planted on graves. Bunches
of rosemary were burned

during times of plague in a
bid to ward off infection.
Long regarded as a preserver
of youth, rosemary oil is used
in many preparations to ease
the processes of ageing.
Herbalists recommend it for
hair care and suggest scalp
massage with the oil to pre-
vent premature baldness.
The most stimulating of oils,
rosemary enhances memory,
concentration and clear
thinking.

ROSE

It takes the petals of 30
damask roses co make one
drop of “Rose otto” essential
oil. The rose is the mystical
symbol of romance and love

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and its oil is though co
be an aphrodisiac. Thera-
peutically, ruse oil does
have a potent anti-depressant
effect and may be used,
via face and body massage,
skin care or baths, to treat
nervousness, sadness or
long-term stress. Diluted
in distilled water, rose oil
may be used to soak com-
presses for tired or inflamed

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