Action: | Antiseptic |
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Inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
• Infection
Urinary
• Barosma (Agathosma betulina)
• Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
• Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
• Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
• Juniper (Juniperus communis)
• Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellate)
• Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
Topical
• Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
• Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
• Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
• Thyme oil (Thymus vulgaris)
• Organo oil
• Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Other
• Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
• Holy basil, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
• Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata)
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
• Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
• Gastrointestinal
• Urinary
• Skin
• Essential oils (E.g. Tea tree, oregano, thyme, eucalyptus, clove, etc) are typically considered antiseptic. They tend to disrupt the cell membranes making the micro-organism more vulnerable.
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Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.
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Antiseptic
DefinitionInhibits the growth of microorganisms. Indications• Infection TreatmentsUrinary Systems• Gastrointestinal Mechanism• Essential oils (E.g. Tea tree, oregano, thyme, eucalyptus, clove, etc) are typically considered antiseptic. They tend to disrupt the cell membranes making the micro-organism more vulnerable. ReferencesHoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003. |
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