Method: Steam Distilled, Organic

Aromatherapy Applications: 
Use in place of eucalyptus globulus when treating children. It is gentle but effective for the same conditions and has a more appealing scent. Use for respiratory ailments, bronchitis, feverish conditions, the flu, and skin problems such as burns, ulcers, and wounds. 

Characteristics: 
A colorless to pale yellow mobile liquid with a very sweet, anise-like, slightly earthy-peppery scent. It blends well with geranium, lavender, rose, and sandalwood. 

Principal Constituents: 
Anethole, limonene, phellandrene, pinene, anisic acid, anisic aldehyde, camphene. 

General Actions: 
Aperitif, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, orexigenic, stimulant (circulatory), splenic, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge. 

Safety: 
Non-irritant, relatively non-toxic, narcotic in large doses. Not to be used be epileptics or during pregnancy. Use in moderation. 

Primary Therapy Agent: 
Bruises, mouth and gum infections, accumulations of toxins, cellulitis, edema, water retention, obesity, halitosis/offensive breath, griping pains, nausea, vomiting, lack of nursing milk. 

Secondary Therapy Agent: 
greasy or oily skin/scalp, wrinkles, mature skin, rheumatism, colic, constipation, sluggish digestion, amenorrhea, menopausal problems.