Botanical name: Lippia Citriodora
Botanical family: Verbenaceae
Note: Top
Part of plant used: Leaves
Origin: Found in Australia and some Pacific Islands. Grows in warm weather like in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
Description: Lemony uplifting and sweet
History: Imported to Europe in the 1700’s.
Properties and Indications:
- Cleansing, a great tonic for the nervous system
- Balancing and tonifying
- Not over-stimulating
- Good for the neuromuscular system – any aches and pains, joint articulation
- Digestive problems related to peristalsis, ie. muscle work
- Multiple Sclerosis sufferers – pick up for the nerves
- Clears the air in difficult circumstances
- Can help with some respiratory complains such as bronchitis and asthma
Contra-indications:
- Do not use on dry or itchy skin
Blending:
- Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom,Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Palmarosa, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang
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