| Action: | Antiseptic |
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| Synonym: | n/a |
Inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
• infection
• barosma (Agathosma betulina)
• bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
• bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
• calendula (Calendula officinalis)
• cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
• chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
• cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
• eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
• ginger (Zingiber officinale)
• goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
• holy basil, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
• indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata)
• juniper (Juniperus communis)
• pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellate)
• rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
• turmeric (Curcuma longa)
• thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
• 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.
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.
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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AntisepticDefinitionInhibits the growth of microorganisms. Indications• infection Treatments• barosma (Agathosma betulina) 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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