Properties Of Essential Oils Not Associated

With  Cosmetology

 

Abortifacient                 Capable of inducing abortion

Anaphrodisiac           Lessening sexual desire

Anesthetic                  Pain relieving by loss of sensation

Anodyne                     Stills pain and quieting disturbed feelings

Anthelmintic              A vermifuge, destroying or expelling intestinal worms

Anti-acid                    Combats acid in the body

Anti-arthritic                         An agent which helps to combat arthritis

Anti-allergenic           Reduces symptoms of allergies

Antibiotic                   Fights infection in the body by preventing the growth or destroying

                                    bacteria

Anti-convulsant         Helps control convulsions

Anti-depressant         Helps to counteract depression and lifts the mood

Anti-dontalgic            Relieves toothache

Anti-emetic                 Reduces the severity or incidence of vomiting

Anti-galactagogue     Impedes or lessens the flow of milk

Anti-hemorrhagic      A substance preventing or combating bleeding

Antihistamine                        Counteracts allergic reaction

Anti-infectious           Prevents against infection

Antioxidant                A substance to prevent or delay oxidation

Anti-sudorific                        A substance to help lessen sweating

Anti-toxic                   Antidote or treatment to counteract the effects of poison

Anti-tussive                Relieves coughing

Aperient                     Mild laxative

Aphrodisiac               Increasing sexual desire and sexual functioning

Balsamic                     Soothing medicine or application having the qualities of balsam

Bechic                         Anything referring to coughing, or an agent relieving cough

Carcinogenic              A substance that promotes cancer or cancerous growths

Carminative               Settles the digestive system and relieves flatulence

Cephalic                     A substance stimulating and clearing the mind

Cholagogue                Stimulating the secretion of bile into the duodenum

Cholecystokenetic      Agent that stimulates the contraction of the gall bladder

Choleretic                   Helps the liver to excrete bile, leading to greater bile flow

Constipation              A state where normal bowel functions are not present

Cystitis                        Bladder inflammation

Decongestant             A substance which helps to relieve congestion