Therapeutic Uses & Applications

Question 1

Basil

Answer 1

Antiseptic, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Antidepressant, Expectorant

Calming, insomnia, gastric and intestinal spasm, gout, muscular pain, congestion, nervous debility

Question 2

Bay (West Indian)

Answer 2

Analgesic, expectorant, anti rheumatic, antiseptic

Muscle soreness, muscular sprains, poor circulation, wound healing, antiseptic, colds & flu

Question 3

Bay Laurel (Sweet Bay)

Answer 3

Antiseptic, expectorant, mucolytic, digestive, antispasmodic, stimulating

Muscle pain, arthritis, sprains, bruises, ear pain, digestive problems, tonic for live and kidneys

Question 4

Benzoin

Answer 4

Uplifting, antiseptic, expectorant, stimulates secretions

Stress, anxiety, urinary tract, respiratory tract, colds, flu, asthma, bronchitis, circulation, gout

Question 5

Bergamot

Answer 5

Antidepressant, digestive, carminative, antiseptic, antispasmodic

Depression, infections of mouth, respiratory, sore throat, bronchitis, fever, intestinal problems

Question 6

Black Pepper

Answer 6

Analgesic, rubefacient, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, tonic, bactericidal, antiseptic, stomachic

Comforts & warms stomach, flatulence, antiseptic, respiratory, fever, tonic for spleen, muscle aches & pains, poor muscle tone

Question 7

Cajeput

Answer 7

Antiseptic, analgesic, anti-neuralgic, antispasmodic, expectorant, antimicrobial, carminative

Respiratory tract (colds, flue, sinuses), bronchitis, laryngitis, digestive, cystitis, periods, acne, varicose veins,

Question 8

Cardamom

Answer 8

Carminative, digestive

General tonic (digestive system), pregnancy, colic, bath oil

Question 9

Carrot Seed

Answer 9

Calming, hormone-like, bactericidal, antiaging, antiseptic, hypotensive

Dry skin, rejuvenating, elasticity, eczema, digestion, tonic action, accumulation of toxins, urine retention, lowers blood pressure

Question 10

Cedarwood

Answer 10

Bactericidal, decongestant, antiseptic, expectorant, diuretic, aphrodisiac, nervine

Healing and regenerative, cellulite, glandular system, respiratory system, urinary infections, oily skin and scalp, dermatitis, eczema, dandruff, stimulates lymph circulation

Question 11

Chamomile (German)

Answer 11

Anti-inflammatoru, anti-spasodic, analgesic, bactericidal, carminative, fungicidal, anti-allergenic

Female disorders, painful or irregular periods, excessive blood loss, menopause, muscle aches and pains, eczema, dermatitis, dehydrated skin, digestive problems

Question 12

Roman Chamomile

Answer 12

Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, emmenagogue, febrifuge

Children’s Ailments:

• Convulsions, temper, diarrhea, teething, earaches, sedative
• peptic ulcers, kidney stones, vomiting, menopausal problems, skin conditions