LANTANA (Lantana camera)

Produced in Madagascar, the plant is native to the USA. Steam distilled from leaves of the shrub-flowers and berries are poisonous.

SAFETY: Contains moderate amount of ketones. Safe for moderate use only. Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or with small children. Do not use over long time periods. Chemical class: ketone.

USAGE HISTORY: New oil to the aromatherapy market.

PROPERTIES:

• Topical; inhalation; Do not take internally
• Cooling
• Soothes muscle pain (Antispasmodic) Anti-tumoral properties
• Vapors open sinus and breathing passages, disinfects sinuses (Expectorant, anticatarrhal, antimicrobial)
• Mood uplifting (Antidepressant)
• Promotes formation of scar tissue, wound healing (Cicatrizant)
• Treats and prevents viral infection (Strong antiviral)
• Reduces fever (Febrifuge)
• Induces and regulates menstruation
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, reproductive

PERFUME NOTE:

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Cooling
• Calming, reduces stress, promotes restful sleep
• Chakra: Crown, brow, solar plexus
• Energetic properties: Opens bridge between 4th and 5th levels of field. Activates outer energy field levels, heightens awareness and strengthens boundaries. Liquifies solid emotional energy and allows it to drain out feet.