Archives: 2009 March

Juniper

Latin Name: juniperus communis
Alternative Name: enegro, gemeiner wachholder, geneva, gin berry, ginepro, gin plant, genévrier,
Forms Available: essential oil, berry, twig
Juniper – juniperus communis – A Druid sacred tree, Juniper is an evergreen tree or shrub with needle-like leaves in threes and berrylike cones that ripen to blue-black in their second or third year.
Primarily a diuretic, [...]

Katrafay

Latin Name: cedrolopsis grevei baill
Alternative Name: katrafy
Forms Available: essential oil
Katrafay – cedrolopsis grevei baill – organic, steam-distilled bark, Madagascar, a/k/a Katrafy. This oil is considered anti-inflammatory. Blends well with lavender, tea tree, and rosemary. Its color is pale yellow and it is considered a “middle” note. It’s used for fatigue, rheumatism, arthritis, headaches, sciatica and [...]

Kudzu

Latin Name: pueraia lobata
Alternative Name: ge-gen
Forms Available: root
Kudzu – pueraia lobata – The root of this plant is used in Chinese medicine. It is used in the treatment of measles, and alcohol abuse. It is also used to relieve aches and pains in the upper body when accompanied by fever, cold or flu. Kudzu has [...]

Kukui Nut Oil

Latin Name: aleurites moluccana
Forms Available: oil
Kukui Nut Oil – aleurites moluccana – Kukui nut oil, brought to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers, is quickly absorbed into the skin. Kukui nut oil is high in linoleic and linolenic essential fatty acids. Excellent for skin conditioning after sun exposure, as well as for acne, eczema, [...]

Lady Slipper

Latin Name: cypriedium acaule
Alternative Name: nerveroot, lady’s slipper, moccasin flower, american valerian
Forms Available: root
Lady Slipper – cypriedium acaule – Used to treat anxiety, depression, menopausal emotional imbalances, and nervous tension. A tranquilizer and mood uplifter. This herb has been particularly used to calm the mind for sleep.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Used to treat anxiety, [...]

Lantana Camara

Latin Name: lantana camara
Alternative Name: red sage, yellow sage, shrub verbena
Forms Available: essential oil
Lantana Camara – It is known to be anti-catarrh, antiviral, antitumor, cicatrizant, emmenagogue, mucolytic. Skin: wounds, cuts, ulcers -avoid use on sensitive skin. It may help with bronchitis and asthma as well as with viral infections. Stimulates liver and gallbladder. Best [...]

Lavender, Spanish

Latin Name: lavendula staechas
Forms Available: see lavender
Lavender, Spanish – lavendula staechas – see lavender

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Abscess; Acne; Allergies; Athlete’s Foot; Boils; Bruises; Burns; Dermatitis; Eczema; Inflammation; Insect Bites. Key Qualities: Soothing; Sedative; Antidepressant; Calming; Relaxing; Balancing; Restorative; Cephalic; Appeasing; Cleansing; Purifying.

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Lavender

Latin Name: lavandula. lavendula officinalis
Alternative Name: elf leaf, nard, nardus, spike.
Forms Available: essential oil, absolute, bud, powder, flower
Lavender – lavandula spp. – There are 28 species of these aromatic, evergreen, shrubby, perennials, all with small, linear leaves and spikes of fragrant, usually purple or blue, two-lipped flowers. Aromatic oil glands cover all aerial parts [...]

Leafcup

Latin Name: polymnia sp.
Alternative Name: bearsfoot
Forms Available: root
Leafcup – polymnia sp. – Perennial growing in USA central states. Used by North American Indians as both stimulant and laxative. This herb has also been used in hair tonics. It has been taken internally to treat mastitis and non-malignant swollen glands. Also, potentially, good for the [...]

Lemon Balm

Latin Name: melissa officinalis
Alternative Name: melissa, balm, bee balm, sweet balm, sweet melissa
Forms Available: leaf, flower
Lemon Balm – melissa officionalis – This bushy herb has square stems, lemon-scented foliage, and late-summer flowers that mature from white or yellow to pale blue. Fresh leaves add a delicate flavor to many dishes, oils, vinegars, and [...]