Eleven Botanical for Skin Care Flashcards
what is the Botanical name for aloe vera
Aloe barbadensis
what part of aloe vera is extracted
the whole leaves
what is the chemical structure of aloe vera
Mucopolysaccharides, enzymes, amino acids.
what are are the properties of aloe vera
Anti-inflammatory, regenerative, moisturizing, soothing, healing.
what is aloe vera used for
Burns, irritation, general skin care and conditioning.
Quality and preparation of aloe vera
Available as a whole, juice or powder. It has a pale-yellow color, bitter taste and distinctive aloe odor. Best when bought without any color or other additives except the preservative sodium benzo orate sodium citrate.
what is the botanical name of arnica
Arnica Montana
what part of arnica is extracted
the flowers
what is the chemical structure of arnica
Alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and essential oils.
what are the properties of arnica
anti-inflammatory
what is arnica used for
Arthritis. Bruises. Inflammation. Pain.
Quality and preparation of arnica
Available as a dried herb, infusion, and tincture.
what is the botanical name for bamboo
Bambusa vulgaris
what part of bamboo is extracted
the stalks and leaves
what is the chemical structure of bamboo
silica
what are the properties of bamboo
Assists in organization of connective tissue.
what is bamboo used for
Skin strength and conditioning.
Quality and preparation of bamboo
Available as a powdered extract and tincture.
what is the botanical name for cocoa
Theobroma cacao
what part of cocoa is extracted
the seeds
what is the chemical structure of cocoa
Butter – oleic, stearic, and palmitic fatty acids
Powder – theobromine, proteins, fats, volatile oils, amines, alkaloids, caffeine
what are the properties of cocoa
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, emollient, regenerative.
what is cocoa used for
General Skin care and conditioning, regeneration, moisturization.
Quality and preparation of cocoa
The butter is light brown with a definite chocolate butter fragrance.
what is the botanical name for comfrey
Symphytum officinale
what part of comfrey is extracted
the roots
what is the chemical structure of comfrey
Mucilage, allantoin, alkaloids
what are the properties of comfrey
stimulates cell proliferation.
what are the uses of comfrey
wound healing, general skin care and conditioning.
Quality and preparation of comfrey
Available as a dried herb, infusion, and tincture.
what is the botanical name for cranberry seed oil
Vaccinium macro carpon
what part of the cranberry is extracted
the seeds
what is the chemical structure of cranberry seed oil
1-to-1 ratio of Omega 6 to omega-3 fatty acids, Lauric acid, tocopherols.
what are the properties of cranberry seed oil
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, emollient, UV protection.
what is cranberry seed oil used for
General Skin care and conditioning, barrier protection, moisturizing.
Quality and preparation of cranberry seed oil
Available, both refined and – thought harder to find – as an unrefined oil. The unrefined oil has a deeper brownish red color and a fruity, fatty acid odor. Organic cranberry seed oil is very difficult to find.
what is the botanical name of green tea
Camellia sinensis
what part of green tea plants are extracted
the leaves
what is the chemical structure of green tea
Polyphenols, tannins, alkaloids, volatile oils.
what are the properties of green tea
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, astringent, decongestant, circulatory stimulant.
what is green tea used for
Acne prone skin, strengthening, protective general skin care and conditioning.
Quality and preparation of green tea
Available as a dried herb, infusion, and tincture. Can be prepared as a tea and added to any skin treatment.
