AMBRETTE (Hibicus abelmoschus, Abelmoschus moschatus)

Produced in Europe, USA, Ecuador

SAFETY: Appears safe at normal dosage. Phototoxic-avoid exposure to direct sunlight or UV light source for 24 hours after applying to skin. Classified as a sesquiterpinol.

USAGE HISTORY: Long established as an essential oil in Chinese, Ayurvedic, ancient Persian, western folk medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Eases muscular pain and fatigue (Antispasmodic, analgesic)
• Aids digestion (Stomachic)
• Encourages eliminations of excess water in tissues (Diuretic)
• Stimulates adrenals
• Helpful when detoxifying from steroid drug use (Hormone like action, a natural cortisone replacement)
• Aphrodisiac, nervine
• Healing and moisturizing to skin
• Systems: Integumentary, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/ SPIRITUAL:

• Oil is used in cosmetics, perfumery, food flavorings, soft drinks
• Enhances confidence and well-being
• Reduces anxiety, nervous tension, stress
• Chakra: Heart and brow (Navel, solar plexus)
• Energetic properties: Tonifies etheric body-1st level