Xanthoxylum Zanthoxylum armatum
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: Nepal | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenols | Plant Part: Dried Fruit |
| Cultivation: Plant was Wild Crafted | Botanical Families: Rutaceae |
| Aromas: Exotic and Sensual, Floral, Fresh, Fruity | |
| Note: Middle |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
The Himalayan healers use Xanthoxylum mainly in treatment of respiratory diseases and digestive stress. They also say that its regular use improves the voice quality! The aroma is beautiful and uplifting.
Xanthoxylum is high in a component called Linalol. Linalol high oils offer us profound healing for infections, pain, swelling, spasms, allergies and injury. The oil is also deeply calming for the nervous system. It can be used daily and is a wonderful tonics for health.
Xanthoxylum is wonderful for an upset stomach, menstrual cramps, pain and muscle spasms. It is also very healing for allergies, colds and flu, especially if the person is experiencing aches and pains, coughing and difficulty sleeping.
Also a good bug repellant!
This Nepalese distiller has formed a farmer cooperative where local and indigenous people participate in cultivation and production of aromatic plants. These people have significantly raised their socio-economic status as the cooperative is providing employment and promoting cultivation in community forest and private land owned by the farmers. All the Nepalese oils are beautiful oils with a deep connection to the culture and history of this amazing country.
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Traditional Knowledge
- Antidepressant/uplifting
- Anti-spasmodic
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory - reduce inflammation
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Anti-bacterial - destructive to bacteria
- Cooling
- Digestive
- Immune support - stimulates functioning of immune system
- Sedative
- Tonic - strengthens and restores vitality
- Nourishing for the skin
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Assists meditation
Calms to the nerves
Recipe
Allergy Support
10 drops Xanthoxylum
5 drops Black Spruce
5 drops Niaouli
Blend these oils without any carrier, making a “stock bottle.\\\\\\\" Add drops to a cream, oil, bath or candle diffuser. Put a drop in your shampoo or add to an unscented liquid soap.
Safety Issues
There are no specific safety concerns for this oil.
