GLOSSARY OF AROMATHERAPY TERMS

ABSOLUTE an oil obtained by solvent extraction.

ADAPTOGEN promotes homeostasis.

ANALGESIC pain relieving

ANTIBACTERIAL eliminates fungal infections

ANTIDEPRESSANT relieves low mood

ANTIFUNGAL eliminates fungal infection

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY reduces redness and swelling

ANTISEPTIC infection fighting substance found in most essential oils

ANTISPASMODIC relieves cramps and spasms

ANTIVIRAL stimulates the immune system, helping to eliminate viruses.

ASTRINGENT tightens tissue and shrinks pores

BACTERICIDAL helps to kill bacteria

CARRIER/BASE OIL oils made from vegetables, seeds and nuts that are used to "carry" essential oils

DECONGESTANT relieves congestion

DETOXIFYING cleanses the system of toxins

DIURETIC increases urinary flow, reducing puffiness caused by fluid retention. 

EXPECTORANT helps expel phlegm

FEBRIFUGE reduces fever

HEMOSTATIC stems the flow of blood

HOMEOSTASIS ability to maintain a state of balance and equilibrium

HYPERTENSIVE raises lowered blood pressure

HYPNOTIC helps induce sleep

NERVINE strengthens the nervous system

SEDATIVE calms the nervous system

STIMULANT increases activity in the body

TONIC streghtens the body

TOXIC poisonous 

VASODILATOR causes capillaries to expand

 

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