Aug 29 2008
Introducing Xanthoxylum and Rhododendron Essential Oils
The Nepalese distiller of these two oils has formed a farmer’s cooperative where local and indigenous people participate in cultivation and production of medicinal and 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.
Xanthoxylum- Zanthoxylum armatum
Himalayan healers use Xanthoxylum essential oil 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.
- Antidepressant/uplifting
- Anti-spasmodic
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory - reduce inflammation
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Anti-bacterial - destructive to bacteria
- Cooling
- Digestive
- Immune stimulant - stimulates functioning of immune system
- Sedative
- Tonic - strengthens and restores vitality
- Nourishing for the skin
Allergy Support Recipe
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.
Rhododendron- Rhododendron anthopogon
The rhododendron that grows all throughout the USA and Europe is actually native to Nepal! The plant has many traditional medicinal uses such as using the leaves and flowers to make a tea for a sore throat, a cold or to relieve a headache. The plant also has spiritual uses.
The essential oil is calming and grounding. It is used in skin care and added to shampoos for healthy hair. It is wonderful to diffuse, or to add to unscented lotions and bath salts.
The oil is a good decongestant, and is antispasmodic for the respiratory system. It also is known to help reduce inflammation and is a nice tonic for the adrenal glands.
There is research that suggests Rhododendron essential oil may support liver function (hepatic metabolism)
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-bacterial
- Decongestant
- Nervous system tonic, sedative
- Grounding
Liquid Soap Recipe
20 drops Rhododendron
20 drop Lavender
20 drops Orange
Blend into 4 oz of castile soap and use for washing your hands. We keep ours by the sink in the kitchen and bathroom.
