Lemon (Citrus Limonum) is both antibacterial and antiseptic and can:
- Counteract stomach acidity
- Speed up slow digestion
- Stimulate movement of food in the intestines
- Aid in the digestion of food
- Relieve constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and indigestion
Marjoram (Origanum marjorama) is a carminative, which means it relieves and promotes the expulsion of gas from the GI tract. Additionally, it is used to:
- Aid in the digestion of food
- Loosen the bowels and relieve constipation
- Stimulate and tone the stomach
- Relieve constipation, diarrhea, gastritis and colic
Peppermint (Mentha Piperita Var Vulgaris) is antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic and can:
- Promote increased flow and discharge of bile into the intestines
- Aid in the digestion of food Stimulate the movement of food through the stomach and intestines
- Relieve irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, enteritis, flatulence and gastritis
- Act as an antacid
- Help heartburn, indigestion, nausea and vomiting
Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum) is used for stimulating appetite as well as:
- Aiding digestion
- Toning the stomach
- Alleviating constipation, diarrhea, food poisoning, nausea, heartburn and flatulence
- An antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial agent
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylancium) is antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic germicide that can be used to:
- Stimulate digestion and movement of food through the intestines
- Increase appetite
- Relieve colic, colitis, flatulence, diarrhea, and intestinal infection
- Alleviate stomach distension and cramps
Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) can lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It is also good for:
- Helping with gastric and intestinal bleeding
- Promoting the expulsion of gas from the GI tract
- Relieving colitis, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, enteritis and gas
- Arresting the action of ferments or enzymes Helping gastritis, indigestion, and distended stomach
- Has antibacterial, anti-fungal, antimicrobial, and antiseptic, fungicidal, bactericidal, and germicidal properties
Therapeutic Oils for the Musculoskeletal System
Ginger (Zingiber Officinalis) is an analgesic that is used to:
- Relieve nervous irritability and reduce muscular spasms
- Stimulate and energize the body
- Tone and heal the nerves
- Stimulate capillary dilation
- Alleviate arthritis, rheumatism, headaches, migraines, muscular aches and sprain
