Kukui Nut Oil – aleurites moluccana – Kukui nut oil, brought to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers, is quickly absorbed into the skin. Kukui nut oil is high in linoleic and linolenic essential fatty acids. Excellent for skin conditioning after sun exposure, as well as for acne, eczema, psoriasis, hemorrhoids, dry/wrinkled skin and offers good protection for outdoor sports. It offers just the right amount of lubrication without leaving a greasy feeling. Excellent for chapped skin and may prevent scarring. Use in a 10%-15% dilution. For soapmaking, even 1-2/3 tablespoons added to 5 lbs. of soap just before incorporating the essential oils adds richness to the soap. A higher percentage, 10-20% of the total fats and oils, makes an outstanding soap.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Kukui nut oil is high in linoleic and linolenic essential fatty acids. Excellent for skin conditioning after sun exposure, as well as for acne, eczema, psoriasis, hemorrhoids, dry/wrinkled skin and offers good protection for outdoor sports.
Latin Name: cypriedium acaule Alternative Name: nerveroot, lady’s slipper, moccasin flower, american valerian Forms Available: root
Lady Slipper – cypriedium acaule – Used to treat anxiety, depression, menopausal emotional imbalances, and nervous tension. A tranquilizer and mood uplifter. This herb has been particularly used to calm the mind for sleep.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Used to treat anxiety, depression, menopausal emotional imbalances.
Latin Name: lantana camara Alternative Name: red sage, yellow sage, shrub verbena Forms Available: essential oil
Lantana Camara – It is known to be anti-catarrh, antiviral, antitumor, cicatrizant, emmenagogue, mucolytic. Skin: wounds, cuts, ulcers -avoid use on sensitive skin. It may help with bronchitis and asthma as well as with viral infections. Stimulates liver and gallbladder. Best avoided in pregnancy due to large ketone percentage.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: It is known to be anti-catarrh, antiviral, antitumor, cicatrizant, emmenagogue, mucolytic. Skin: wounds, ulcers -avoid use on sensitive skin. It may help with bronchitis and asthma as well as with viral infections. Stimulates liver and gall bladder.
