Glossary of Descriptive Terms – Properties, Actions and Effects of Essential Oils
Poultice – the therapeutic application of a soft, moist mass of herbs to the skin
Prophylactic: preventive of diseases or infections.
Psychosomatic: the manifestation of physical symptoms resulting from the mental state.
Pulmonary – pertaining to the lungs
purgative – a substance that stimulates the evacuation of the intestines
Pyelitis – inflammation of the kidney
Rubefacient: An agent that reddens the skin, dilates vessels, and increases blood flow.
Refrigerant-cooling-reduces fever
Regulator – an agent that helps balance and regulate the functions of the body
Relaxing: calming, causing relaxation, relieving tension or tension.
Renal – pertaining to the kidney
Resolve: an agent that disperses swelling or effects the absorption of new growth
Restorative – an agent that helps strengthen and revive the body’s systems
Revulsive: relieves pain by diverting blood or disease from one part of the body to another.
Rhinitis – inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane
Sclerosis: hardening of tissue due to inflammation.
scrofula – tuberculosis
Seborrhea – increased secretion of sebum
Sedative – agent that exerts a calming, calming and calming effect on the body, good for nervous tension, stress, insomnia, anxiety and palpitations
Sialogugue – an agent that stimulates the secretion of saliva
Holistic Mind-Body Therapy, including pure essential oils, are gentle, non-invasive complementary forms of health care to balance and synchronize your body, mind, and spirit and a natural, safe, and effective way to improve your health and well-being. . Holistic healthcare often produces successful results where other methods have failed. Consult your doctor about serious health problems and do not try to self-diagnose.