BAY ST THOMAS, Pimenta racemosa

Latin name: Pimenta racemosa

Also known as: West Indies Bay

Distilled part: twigs

Origin: Jamaica

Properties: potent antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, neurotonic, aphrodisiac

Indications: acne, tonsillitis, asthenia, bronchitis, cystitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis, gingivitis, flu, dental infection, bronchiolitis, Lyme disease, laryngitis, mononucleosis, neurasthenia, toothache, parasitosis, salmonellosis, scarlet fever, viruses, intestinal worms, rubella, tuberculosis, typhus

Contraindications: Exert caution when using on skin (dermocaustic), except for local applications or when diluted in 95% vegetable oil. Do not use with children under 5 years of age without the advice of a licensed aromatherapist.