After reading or watching most of the 2014 convention highlights, I still had no idea what to say to people at the oils in the Exotic Oils Collection. I bought a few for gifts for my really discerning oilers. Ive been researching Mastrante (Lippia alba) and found the following on Wiki. Anyone have any additional info? Note the last sentence which highlights the medicinal uses of the plant: somatic, sedative, antidepressant and analgesic properties. I read in the convention notes that it is appropriate to dilute 1:1. Mastrante Essential Oil – Exotic Oils Collection Lippia alba is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family, Verbenaceae, that is native to southern Texas in the United States,[3] Mexico, the Caribbean,Central America, and South America. Common names include Bushy Matgrass,[1] Bushy Lippia, Hierba Negra,[3] and Pitiona.[4] It is a multi-branched shrub, reaching a height of 1.5 m (4.9 ft). Leaves measure 1 to 3 cm (0.39 to 1.18 in) in length and 0.9 to 2 cm (0.35 to 0.79 in) in width and areopposite or in threes. Flowers with white, pink, or light blue-purple corollas form on spikes 2 cm (0.79 in) long.[5] Uses[edit] Bushy Lippia is widely cultivated as an ornamental for its aromatic foliage and beautiful flowers.[3] The essential oil composition is unique to each plant, but may include piperitone, geranial, neral, caryophyllene, camphor, eucalyptol,limonene, carvone, germacrene, α-guaiene, β-ocimene, linalool, or myrcene.[5]The leaves are used for flavoring foods,[6] such as mole sauces from Oaxaca, Mexico.[7] The plant is used medicinally for its somatic, sedative, antidepressant, and analgesic properties.[8]
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:11:08 +0000
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