Oakmoss (Evernia Prunastri) Essential Oil Profile, Benefits, Properties


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  • Color:

    Light Brown


Action:

Antiseptic, demulcent, expectorant, restorative


Benefits, Indications:

Used in perfumery for its earthy aroma and its properties as a fragrance fixative. It can be recommended for such health conditions as dyspepsia, increased acidity, various irritations of digestive system, and so on. It can be used to prevent inflammation of the nervous system and even brain.

Oakmoss oil benefits also include excellent restorative properties, which play a role in skin care. In addition to speeding up wound healing, this natural extract can be used for healing skin inflammations and viral infections, moisturizing and improving oil balance of skin, as well as for keeping the skin soft and smooth. It gives immense relief from congestion in the chest, breathing troubles,

asthma

attacks, and coughs.


Chemical Constituents:

Evernic acid, d-usnic acid, atranorine, chloratronorine


Companion Oils:

Anise, bay,

bergamot

, clary sage,

eucalyptus

,

ginger

,

lavender

, lime, orange,

palmarosa

,

tea tree

,

vetiver

,

ylang ylang


Precautions:

Not for internal use. Avoid in

epilepsy

and while pregnant. May cause skin irritation.

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