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The oil from the seeds of Hydnocarpus wightianus (Chaulmoogra) has been widely used in various forms of traditional Indian medicine and in Chinese traditional medicine for the treatment of leprosy. The oil was introduced into England by Frederic J. Mouat and it was used in its raw form both as topical and internal medicine.
Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, margosa, nimtree or Indian lilac, [3] is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of the two species in the genus Azadirachta . It is native to the Indian subcontinent and to parts of Southeast Asia , but is naturalized and grown around the world in tropical and subtropical areas.
Indian sandalwood: Sandalwood oil has been widely used in folk medicine for treatment of common colds, bronchitis, skin disorders, heart ailments, general weakness, fever, infection of the urinary tract, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, liver and gallbladder complaints and other maladies. [136] Santolina chamaecyparissus: Cotton lavender
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What is a hot oil treatment for hair? “Hot oil treatments are not something new,” says Yolanda Lenzy, M.D., F.A.A.D., a board-certified dermatologist and licensed cosmetologist who specializes ...
Neem oil or neem tree oil; Neroli is produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. Nutmeg oil; Orange oil, like lemon oil, cold pressed rather than distilled. Consists of 90% d-Limonene. Used as a fragrance, in cleaning products and in flavoring foods. Oregano oil, contains thymol and carvacrol
Beyond peppermint oil's refreshing smell and cooling sensation, the touted antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties could — theoretically — make it a valuable ...
"The Cutting Scene, Mandan O-kee-pa Ceremony" by George Catlin, circa 1832. Body suspension has historically been practiced by different cultures around the world. The Thaipusam festival, celebrated by the Tamil Hindu community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February), features body suspension. [3]