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Use profiles explain documented preparations. Documentary entries describe knowledge and its limitations.Understanding the profiles
Rosa gallica L.
Minor irritation of the skin, mouth and throat
Traditional use
The petal monograph does not validate the essential oil or hydrosol.
View the profileCrataegus azarolus L.
Mild stress and sleep
Traditional use
Chest pain, feeling faint or breathlessness: medical emergency.
View the profileEucalyptus polybractea R.T.Baker
Cough associated with a cold and localized muscle pain
Traditional use
Do not swallow the essential oil or apply it to a young child's face.
View the profileGlycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.
Dyspepsia and cough associated with the common cold
Traditional use
Licorice may raise blood pressure and lower potassium.
View the profileCola acuminata (P.Beauv.) Schott & Endl.
Temporary fatigue
Traditional use
Take into account all caffeine consumed during the day.
View the profileTilia × europaea L.
Mild stress and cold symptoms
Traditional use
Different lime species and sapwood are not interchangeable.
View the profileSalix × fragilis L.
Minor joint pain
Traditional use
Salicylates: check contraindications before any use.
View the profileCrataegus pentagyna Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.
Mild stress and sleep
Traditional use
Chest pain, feeling faint or breathlessness: medical emergency.
View the profileSideritis syriaca L.
Cough associated with a cold or mild digestive discomfort
Traditional use
“Mountain tea” refers to several species: read the Latin name.
View the profileGrindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Cough associated with the common cold
Traditional use
Persistent cough, fever or shortness of breath: seek medical advice.
View the profileRosa × damascena Mill.
Minor irritation of the skin, mouth and throat
Traditional use
The petal monograph does not validate the essential oil or hydrosol.
View the profileVerbascum densiflorum Bertol.
Irritated throat with dry cough from a cold
Traditional use
Seek medical advice if the cough worsens, with fever or shortness of breath.
View the profileBetula pubescens Ehrh.
Traditional urinary elimination
Traditional use
Fever, pain or blood in the urine: seek medical advice.
View the profileQuercus pubescens Willd.
Mild diarrhea
Traditional use
Diarrhoea with blood or fever: seek medical advice without delay.
View the profileMalva neglecta Wallr.
Oral irritation or dry cough
Traditional use
This profile concerns the leaf, not the flower of common mallow.
View the profileViola arvensis Murray
Mild seborrheic skin conditions
Traditional use
An extensive or infected lesion requires examination.
View the profileMelaleuca linariifolia Sm.
Minor superficial lesions and mild acne
Traditional use
Essential oil: do not swallow.
View the profileFragaria × ananassa (Duchesne ex Weston) Duchesne ex Rozier
Mild diarrhea or urinary drainage
Traditional use
Diarrhea with fever or blood, painful urinary symptoms: seek medical advice.
View the profileGlycyrrhiza inflata Batalin
Dyspepsia and cough associated with the common cold
Traditional use
Licorice may raise blood pressure and lower potassium.
View the profileGrindelia camporum Greene
Cough associated with the common cold
Traditional use
Persistent cough, fever or shortness of breath: seek medical advice.
View the profileFragaria viridis Weston
Mild diarrhea or urinary drainage
Traditional use
Diarrhea with fever or blood, painful urinary symptoms: seek medical advice.
View the profileEucalyptus smithii R.T.Baker
Cough associated with a cold and localized muscle pain
Traditional use
Do not swallow the essential oil or apply it to a young child's face.
View the profileHerniaria hirsuta L.
Traditional urinary elimination
Traditional use
Fever, blood in the urine or pain: seek medical advice.
View the profileHarpagophytum zeyheri Decne.
Minor joint pain
Traditional use
A red, hot or swollen joint: seek medical advice.
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