Archives: 2009 December

Orris Root

Latin Name: Iris germanica var.florentina
Alternative Name: florentine iris, queen elizabeth root
Forms Available: powder, root
Orris Root – iris germanica var.florentina – Orris root has a stout rhizome, swordlike leaves, and large, scented flowers in early summer that range in color from pale blue to white.

Other Uses: The orris root has long been used to find [...]

Palm Kernel Oil

Latin Name: elaeis guineensis
Forms Available: oil
Palm Kernel Oil – elaeis guineensis – This oil is obtained from the kernels, taken from the cracked nuts of the palm. This oil contains large proportions of lauric acid, its chemical composition is quite different from that of palm oil, and is used chiefly for soap making. [...]

Palm Oil

Latin Name: elaeis guinnesis
Forms Available: oil
Palm Oil – elaeis guinnesis – Palm oil is produced from the pulp or flesh of the fruit of the oil palm. Palm oil contains an equal proportion of unsaturated acids, containing about 40% oleic acids i.e. monounsaturated, 44% palmitic acids and oleic acids, which are also the major [...]

Palmarosa

Latin Name: cymbopogon martinii
Forms Available: essential oil
Palmarosa – cymbopogon martinii – Powdery, floral, herbaceous, perhaps with a hint of rose. It is antifungal and antiviral. Indicated for bronchitis, birthing, regeneration of the skin, and regulating oil production of the skin. Useful in treating skin infections. Blends well with bergamot, citronella, jasmine, lavender, petitgrain and rose.

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Paprika

Latin Name: capsicum annum
Alternative Name: cayenne, hot pepper, tabasco pepper, capsicum,
Forms Available: ground
Paprika – capsicum annum

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Capsicum is a vital ingredient in creams designed to increase circulation by heat generated.

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Parsley

Latin Name: petroselinum sativum, petroselinum crispum
Alternative Name: devil’s oatmeal, percely, persil, petersilie, petroselinum, roc parsley
Forms Available: essential oil, root, leaf, seed
Parsley – petroselinum sativum also crispum – Parsley is a taprooted biennial with solid stems, triangular, toothed and curled leaves divided into three segments, umbels of tiny cream summer flowers, and aromatic “seeds”. Grown near [...]

Passionflower

Latin Name: passiflora incarnata
Alternative Name: maypop, passiflora, apricot vine, passion vine, flower of the five wounds
Forms Available: leaf, flower, fruit
Passionflower – passiflora incarnata – This herb is a very well used sedating and tranquillising plant. It has even been added to many pharmaceutical medications that treat disorders that manifest from nervous conditions such as: heart [...]

Patchouli

Latin Name: Pogostemon patchouli, heyeanus
Alternative Name: pucha-pot, pucha-pat
Forms Available: essential oil, leaf
Patchouli – Pogostemon patchouli or heyeanus – This tender, aromatic herb has upright, square stems with soft oval leaves and whorls of whitish flowers on spikes. The leaves, placed among clothes to deter insects, give Indian shawls their characteristic fragrance. Patchouli gave the distinctive [...]

Paw Paw Tree

Latin Name: asimina triloba
Alternative Name: papaw, pawpaw, asiminer
Forms Available: leaf, fruit, seed, bark
Paw Paw Tree – asimina triloba – The fruit of the paw paw tree is edible and is used in desserts. Medicinally, the paw paw is laxative, diuretic, emetic and narcotic. The fruit itself is laxative. The seeds are emetic and [...]

Peach Leaves

Latin Name: prunus persica
Alternative Name: peach
Forms Available: leaf, fruit
Peach Leaves – prunus persica – The leaves are demulcent, diuretic, astringent, expectorant and sedative. Internally, they are used in the treatment of coughs, bronchitis, and gastritis. Also can be used to relieve vomiting although, due to the diuretic properties of these leaves, the use for [...]