For some it may be chronic debilitating condition. It is most common in people who smoke or live in heavily polluted area babies and the elderly may also develop bronchitis if a virus has weakened their immune system. Beneficial essential oils include eucalyptus, frankincense, lavender, pine and cedarwood. Add 4 drops to a bowl of almost boiling water and use as a steam inhalation 2 or 3 times a day. Add 8 drops to a carrier oil and pour into the bath. 15 drops of 1…
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE of Eugenia jambolana Lam., DEFINITION Java plum berry begin to exist in India where it is originally called as Jamun . Eugenia jambolana Lam., is the scientific name of this plant. Jambolan , Jambas , Jambul , Jamali , Jambul, Black Plum, Java Plum, Indian Blackberry, Jamblang, etc. are just some of the other common names of Java plum berry from different parts of the world . It belongs to the Myrtaceae family or Syzygium cumini (also called as Syzygium jambolanum…
Many people use herbal remedies as an alternative to medicine because they believe this route provides a “natural” way for healing and treatment of illness. Ashwagandha, a plant that grows year round in India, is an herb used for its therapeutic properties. In the language, Sanskrit, ashwagandha means “the smell of a horse.” One theory on how this evergreen shrub was given its name is because of the strong odor of the root of the plant. Another theory suggests the name was acquired for the…
limits its practical uses. Until now, several studies have focused on improving the low oral bioavailability of BBR (11, 12), while the extent of bioavailability enhancement was limited. Thus, to improve the bioavailability of BBR effectively, it is essential to find out the factors that lead to its low oral bioavailability. So far, the reasons of BBR’s low…
Common Name: Vetiver Essential Oil Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides Other names: Khus Khus-Khus Description/Distribution: Grown in Haiti, vetiver oil is used for therapeutic, meditative and perfuming purposes. This essential oil is grounding, cooling and nourishing. Vetiver is a grass, not unlike lemongrass and citronella. The stems are tall and it can grow up to five feet high. The leaves are long and thin, and the flowers are a brownish-purple color. However, unlike most root…
the stressed out minds at the same time. What more can you ask for? Patchouli Essential Oil •Patchouli is a sexually provocative scent that removes inhibitions for a sen- sual romantic experience. •The deep musky scent of patchouli encourages desire and passion. •Recommended for women who suffer from frigidity and can’t open to sexual relationships due to past traumas or depression. Rose Absolute Essential Oil •Rose absolute is an aphrodisiac with healing properties. •It can…
Everybody likes lightening his or her hair in summer. Well, maybe not all but almost everyone prefers a brighter look in warmer season. If you believe dying your hair with chemicals to maintain this color change makes you fussy though, try out these natural ways below to lighten you hair, to shades of either blonde or red. 1. Lemon with Water The most practised common approach to help your hair, is to utilize water and lemon. Simply take a sliced lemon and squeeze it in water. Apply this…
The use of essential oils in massage therapy plays an important role in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness that comes from incorporating aromatherapy into massages. Aromatherapy has been used for ages to enhance the physical wellbeing of a person and has also been used in spiritual rituals. The effect of smell on the mind and the emotions has medical and scientific basis. Hot stone massage has also been practiced for centuries although it was revived in its present form by…
The Ancient Egyptians developed high levels of mathematical skills to enable them to build their pyramids and temples with remarkably simple tools. There mathematics seems to have been of a more practical nature than that of the Mesopotamians, and therefore may have influenced later civilizations less; however, this practical mathematics must have been of a very high order indeed. Medicine Ancient Egyptian funerary practices, which involved embalming the dead, did not lead to detailed…
There are seven types of psoriasis, the most common being Plaque Psoriasis, or psoriasis vulgaris, which is identified as raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales. These patches may itch and burn. This kind of psoriasis can appear anywhere on your body. There is also Pustular Psoriasis which is more uncommon and mostly appears in adults. It is characterized by pus-filled bumps surrounded by inflamed, red skin. Erythrodermic Psoriasis is the least common, but it's very…