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Glossary
Aromatherapy is the direct inhalation and application of medicinal properties found in natural botanical essential oils from plants, leaves, bark, roots, seeds, resins, and flowers. The oils stimulate the nasal/olfactory senses, mental responses, circulatory and respiratory functions in order to restore and enhance health, beauty and well being.
Beeswax is an antibacterial wax and a rich source of carotene which is converted by the body to Vitamin A, which is necessary for skin development.
Bentonite Clay is renowned for its ability to draw toxins out of the body.
Calendula is a flower which soothes inflamed, chapped skin, reduces body scars and eliminates broken capillaries.
Citronella repels biting insects.
Clove Essential Oil is an anesthetic and repels biting insects.
DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is a chemical commonly used in commercial insect repellants, which dissolves plastic. It has been proven toxic, and irritates the eyes and skin. DEET is easily absorbed through the skin and damages the nervous system. It should be used with caution, especially on children.
Dengue Fever is an infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by a rash, an aching head and painful joints.
Echinacea Tincture is an anti-inflammatory and an anti-allergenic, reducing swelling, pain, and healing time.
Eucalyptol Oil has the ability to convert the oxygen of the air into ozone, which is a great life-giver, purifier, vitalizer, and sweetener of all organic matter. Eucalyptol also has a natural affinity for Flax oil and prevents sepsis and speeds healing.
Flax Oil is a fixed oil consisting of mucilage, proteins, amygdalin, resin, wax, sugar, phosphates, sulfates, and chlorides of potassium, calcium, and magnesium. These constituents make Flax oil an excellent emollient, analgesic, lubricator and soother for burned skin.
Grapeseed Oil is used here as a carrier oil; it is a natural preservative, is hypoallergenic, and very stable increasing the shelf life of products naturally.
Hemp Oil has a combination of essential fatty acids which prevents drying and cracking.
Herbalists use their knowledge of plants and their derivatives to assist the body in healing.
Iridologists have studied iridology theory, which believes each organ of the body can be matched to a corresponding section of the iris. Iridologists have mapped 90 specific areas and 180 zones, which can indicate genetic and functional weaknesses, tissue and organ condition, areas of nutritional depletion and need, areas of inflammation and toxicity, and the general body constitution.
Lavender acts as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent and cooling agent when used in skin care products. It helps stimulate and regenerate the skin, reduce scarring, evokes overall feelings of calmness and relieves muscle tension.
Lemongrass Essential Oil repels biting insects and is anti-inflammatory, aiding in the reduction of swelling and pain.
Lime Water consists of calcium hydroxide. Calcium is a requirement of all living cells.
Marshmallow - Long before the white squishy balls were sitting in supermarket stores, the plant was growing in marshes. It is a demulcent and has emollient properties.
Mullein is a wonderful emollient.
Peppermint is an analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, decongestant, digestive aid and an expectorant; in this case it is used for its tingly sensation and flavour.
Pine Tar repels biting insects and is an emollient.
Reflexologists perform reflexology on the feet, hands, and ears. In Reflexology, it is believed that nerve endings are unable to transmit their impulses due to crystalline deposits that build up and block the pathway. The pressure applied to the reflex zones is thought to unblock these pathways. Reflexology can restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium, encourage healing, and restore the free flow of energy to the whole body releasing tension, increasing circulation, elimination of wastes and can enhance the functions of the lymphatic system.
Rosemary Essential Oil is an anti-inflammatory, stimulates local blood flow and the formation of tissue, reducing healing time, swelling and pain.
Tea Tree is antibiotic, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, detoxifying, and is a stimulant and insecticide.
Vitamin E Oil is used as a natural preservative.
West Nile Virus is the flavivirus that causes West Nite encephalitis, and is spread by mosquitoes. Prevention is the best way to fight it, reduce your risk by fighting mosquito bites.
Zinc Oxide is antibacterial and antifungal.