Nutrients/Active Ingredients: . Contains citronellal, linalool, citral, geraniol, and beta-caryophyllene. Rosmarinic acid (polyphenol). It is thought to increase GABA neurotransmitters. Low levels is thought to be related to anxiety and mild depression. Contains sesquiterpene (Terpene) an antioxidants important for cellular repair.
Uses by system and symptom:
- Digestive/Gastrointestinal: Used for digestion tonic. dyspepsia (upset stomach), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and acid reflux. each of which has spasmolytic (anti-spasm) and carminative (anti-gas) properties.
- Endocrine: Has been used for hyperthyroidism and to reduce blood sugar.
- Integumentary/Skin: Used for anti-aging
- Skeletal:
- Respiratory: Has been used for inflammatory conditions like chronic bronchitis.
- Nervous: Used for mild depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Has been used with Alzheimer
- Immune: Has been used as an antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral for herpes, cold sores, and shingles.
- Male/Female Reproductive: Used for PMS; cramping, anxiety, and headache.
Common doses and preparation: Smells like lemon. Taken as a supplement, tea, or extract, essential oil, or applied to the skin in balms and lotion. Can be used to flavor jams, baked food, or as a marinate for fish and chicken dishes.
Side Effects/Precautions/Interactions: Not recommended for use more than 4 months or more than one month with infants or children. Not recommended if you have thyroid disease, pregnant, or lactating. (1)
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only. We recommend speaking with a physician or health care professions, especially if you have medical conditions, are pregnant or lactating, on medications, or use with children and infants.