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| uneven colored blotchy skin. A cool fennel seed tea compress is used to reduce the puffiness of closed swollen eyes. Fennel is included in salves to heal bruises. The essential oil is used in perfume and to scent shampoos. Chewing a few fennel seeds after a meal helps to freshen the breath. The essential oil is often used in toothpastes and mouthwashes. |
| Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) |
| The resin of this plant has a long tradition of use for its analgesic, aromatic, antiseptic and rejuvenative properties. It is used in facial steams, cleansers and toners for mature skin, acne, boils, scars and varicose veins. It is used as a salve or liniment to treat rheumatism, wounds and sports injuries and is also included in mouthwashes. Long used in perfumery, frankincense is still burned as an incense, even in hospitals, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. |
| Geranium (Geranium species) |
| The root and leaves of geranium are powerful astringents and are also anti-inflammatory and aromatic. Geranium is used in facial steams, toners, masks, antiwrinkle creams and soaps for mature as well as oily skin. Geranium is also used for oily hair in shampoos, conditioners and rinses. Scented geraniums (Pelargonium genus) are included in facial steams, bath mixtures, hair rinse perfumes and soaps for their aromatic and rejuvenative properties. |
| Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) |
| The above-ground portions of gotu kola are used for their rejuvenative properties. Gotu kola helps to strengthen connective tissue and collagen production. It promotes wound and scar healing by stimulating cellular mitosis. It is taken internally as a tea, tincture or in capsules to treat age spots, burns, dermatitis, eczema, leprosy, psoriasis and scars (even the keloid variety). Included in baths, salves, lotions |
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