Digestive Oils

Question 1

ANGELICA ROOT

Botanical name
Hazards?
3 Indications & relevant Actions

Answer 1

Angelica archangelica

PHOTOTOXIC - Furanocoumarins. Avoid UV exposure (sunlight & sun bed) for 12 hours after dermal application if used above 0.8% 4d/25ml

Lymphatic congestion & Oedema - Depurative, Diuretic
Abdominal cramps & spasms - Antispasmodic, carminative
Adrenal exhaustion, burnout, stress - Adrenal tonic

Question 2

CARDAMOM

Botanical name
Hazards?
3 Indications & relevant Actions

Answer 2

Eletteria cardamomum

Non toxic, non irritant in dilution, non sensitising

Diarrhoea/IBS - Antispasmodic, Carminative, Tonic
MAPS, Strain & Sprains - Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory
Chronic Bronchitis (Chronic respiratory conditions w/ congestion) - Anti-catarrhal, Antispasmodic, Expectorant

Question 3

CORIANDER SEED

Botanical name
Hazards?
3 Indications & relevant Actions

Answer 3

Coriandrum sativum (fruct)

Non toxic, non irritant in dilution, non sensitising

Over thinking & worry - Nervous system tonic
Nervous Indigestion - Digestive, stomachic, tonic
Loss of appetite - Apperitive, tonic

Question 4

SWEET MARJORAM

Botanical name
Hazards?
3 Indications & relevant Actions

Answer 4

Origanum marjorana

Non toxic externally. Non irritant, non sensitising.
Anaphrodisiac actions - caution w/ long term use w/ clinical depression

Hypertension - Hypotensive, Sedative, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic
Asthma - Antispasmodic, Sedative, Tonic
IBS/Colic - Antispasmodic, Carminative
(Panic attacks - Nervine, Sedative, Tonic)

Question 5

SPANISH MARJORAM

Botanical name
Hazards?
3 Indications & relevant Actions

Answer 5

Thymus mastichina

Best avoided at high concentrations, esp, for those w/ sensitive skin & in Pregnancy.
Avoid w/ infants & children as potentially high levels of 1.8-cineole

OA & MAPS - Rubefacient
Catarrh - Decongestant, Expectorant, Antibacterial
Constipation & sluggish digestion - stimulant

Question 6

PEPPERMINT

Botanical name
Hazards?
3 Indications & relevant Actions

Answer 6

Mentha piperita

Do NOT use w/ cardiac fibrillation or G6PD deficiency.
Do NOT use w/ infants or babies.
Do NOT use >3% 15d in 25ml as may irritate mucous membranes.
May antidote some homeopathic remedies.

Headaches & Migraine - Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory
Constipation & abdo bloating - Antispasmodic, Carminative
Aching muscles & joints - Analgesic, Rubefacient, Anti-inflammatory

Question 7

GRAPEFRUIT

Botanical name
Hazards?
3 Indications & relevant Actions

Answer 7

Citrus paradisi

Slightly PHOTOTOXIC - Bergapten. Avoid UV light for 12 hours if dermal application of >4% 20d/25ml

Indigestion (rich/fatty foods) - Cholagogue, Choloretic
Lymphatic congestion/cellulite - Depurative, Lymphatic Decongestant
Overloaded or toxic liver - Hepatic, Depurative

Question 8

SWEET ORANGE

Botanical name
Hazards?
3 Indications & relevant Actions

Answer 8

Citrus sinensis

Non toxic, non irritating in dilution (use fresh, oxidised oil = irritant), non sensitising, (NOT phototoxic)

Anxiety & Depression - Antidepressant, Nervine, Sedative
Palpitations & Tachycardia - Antispasmodic, Hypotensive, Sedative
Abdo bloating & spasms - Antispasmodic, Carminative

Question 9

BITTER ORANGE

Botanical name
Hazards?
3 Indications & relevant Actions

Answer 9

Citrus aurantium var. amara (fruct)

EXPRESSED oil is PHOTOTOXIC - Bergapten. Avoid exposure to UV light for 12 hrs if dermal use above 1.25% 6d/25ml.
Use fresh - short shelf life.

Liver congestion - Hepatic, Stimulant
Lymphatic congestion - Lymphatic stimulant, Depurative, Diuretic
Palpitations & Tachycardia - Antispasmodic, Hypotensive, Sedative