Xanthoxylum syn. Zanthoxylum armatum Steam distilled from wildcrafted leaves. Social enterprise from Nepal.

Aroma: Exotic and Sensual, Floral, Fresh, Fruity. The aroma is beautiful and uplifting.

Common uses: The Himalayan healers use Xanthoxylum mainly in treatment of respiratory diseases and digestive stress. The oil is also deeply calming for the nervous system. It can be used daily and is a wonderful tonic for health.

Xanthoxylum is wonderful for an upset stomach, menstrual cramps, pain and muscle spasms. It is also very healing for allergies, colds and flu, especially if the person is experiencing aches and pains, coughing and difficulty sleeping. They also say that its regular use improves the voice quality! This linalol high oil offers us profound healing for infections, pain, swelling, spasms, allergies and injury.

Also a good bug repellant! Perhaps because of its known action against mosquitos, and efforts to combat malaria, there is a good deal of scientific research on the properties of this oil.

Constituents: GC-MS analysis of the oil revealed at least 28 compounds, consisting mainly of oxygenated monoterpenes (75%) and monoterpenes (22%). Linalool constituted a major part (57%).

Therapeutic Properties
Antidepressant/uplifting
Antispasmodic
Analgesic
Anti-inflammatory - reduce inflammation
Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
Antibacterial - destructive to bacteria
Cooling
Digestive
Immune support - stimulates functioning of immune system
Sedative
Tonic - strengthens and restores vitality
Nourishing for the skin

Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Assists meditation
Calms to the nerves

Recipe:

Allergy Support
10 drops Xanthoxylum
5 drops Black Spruce
5 drops Niaouli

Blend these oils without any carrier, making a “stock bottle". Add drops to a cream, oil, bath or candle diffuser. Put a drop in your shampoo or add to an unscented liquid soap.

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Safety: There are no known concerns with this oil.