ARTEMISIA OIL
Botanical Name:
Artemisia vulgaris L
Common Name
Mugwort
Vernacular Name:
Titepati
Plant Family:
Compositae (Asteraceae)
Distribution in Nepal:
Very common between 1,500 - 3,500 m altitude.
Principal Constituents:
Thujone, a-caryophyllene, d-cadinone, Davanone, Artemisia ketone, Camphor, among others.
Description:
Colourless or pale yellow liquid having a powerful, fresh camphoraceous, somewhat green & bitter sweet odor.
Method of Extraction:
From the aerial part of Artemisia vulgaris by steam distillation.
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Physiologic Actions (Refer to Glossary for Descriptions):
Anthelmintic, Antiseptic, Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Haemostatic, Nervine, Stomachic, Tonic
Other Uses:
Not recommended for either internal or external use for aroma therapeutic purposes.
Industrial Uses:
Used as fragrance component in perfumery and cosmetics.
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Safety Data:
Not recommended for either internal or external use for aroma therapeutic purposes. Toxic due to high thujone content. Avoid during pregnancy.
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided purely for informational purposes only, and does not in any way purport to be medical or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose any problem and is not meant to replace professional medical advice and should not take the place of any prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a physician.
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LIST OF REFERENCES:
Lawless, J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995
Medicinal Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal, Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001