Indications

Infections
• bacterial infection
• acne
• boils
• acne
• acne rosacea
• viral infection
• cold sores
• shingles
• fungal infection
• athlete's foot tinea pedis dermatophyte
• candida
• thrush
• dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis)
• insects
• lice

Respiratory
• productive cough (oral or steam inhalation use)
• colds
• bronchitis
• emphysema
• asthma

Musculoskeletal (topical application)
• arthritis
• myalgias

Actions

• Antiseptic
• Antimicrobial
• Antifungal
• Analgesic (Topical)
• Antispasmodic
• Rubefacient
• Expectorant
• Antiperiodic

Constituents

• Volatile Oils (Terpin-4-Ol, Cineol )

Posology

• Infusion (herb): 1 tsp/cup tid
• Essential Oil (1-5% diluted in fixed oil): topically for acne, fungal infections
• Steam inhalation: 5-10 ggt in hot water and inhaled

Safety

Caution: Essential oils are irritating and should be diluted before applying topically.

Side effects: May cause GI upset (internal use). May cause allergic contact dermatitis (external use).

High doses: Essential oils may be toxic and irritating with oral use. May cause drowsiness, neurological complaints, coma, death.

References

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Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

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Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002