Membership section

The membership section is getting very close to completion.  I finished revamping the earlier datasheets, and have now completed 20 EO datasheets, 21 carrier oil datasheets, and 8.5 herb datasheets.  I've coordinated the informational format across all the datasheets to make it easy to find information.  

Remaining are 11.5 herb datasheets and 15 chemical datasheets.  I anticipate being able to get this done by September 6, 2019.  Members are welcome to print and share these sheets.  Each month, I will add at least 1 new sheet per section (6 total).  Below is a sample EO Datasheet.

Essential Oil Datasheet
by Karen Dragoo    Updated August 26, 2019                    

Essential Oil:  Allspice

Botanical Name:   Pimenta dioica , L   (also Pimenta officinalis Lindl.)

Common Names:     Allspice, Jamaica pepper, Pimento Berry

Plant Family:     Myrtaceae

Related to:  clove and myrtle 

Part(s) used:    Berries

Extraction Method:  Steam distilled

Flash Point:      199.94° F       93.3° C

Aroma:  spicy, like a combination of cinnamon, clove, pepper, and other spices -hence the common name ‘allspice’  (Note:  Allspice is a spice by itself, it does not contain any of the above mentioned spices.)

Note:  Middle note 

Shelf Life:  4 years 

Emotional/Energetic Qualities:    relaxing, calming, reduce stress and nervous tension, help with depression

Therapeutic Properties:  
anesthetic (local), analgesic, antibacterial, anticoagulant, anti-convulsant, anti-diabetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, antioxidant, antiseptic,  antispasmodic, antiulcerogenic, antiviral,  carminative, circulatory stimulant,  hepatoprotective, hypotensive, immunostimulant, neuroprotective, relaxant, rubefacient,  stimulant, tonic, vasodilator, 

Traditional & Common Uses:  
Intergumentary:  (skin, hair, nails):  Athlete's Foot, bites, cuts, minor skin infections, stings, warming effect on skin, wounds
 Note:  Phenols make up the majority of this oil, and they are very harsh on the skin. 
Skeletal:  arthritis, numb local nociceptive & neuropathic pain, muscle pain, muscle spasms, sprains, strains
Respiratory:  bronchitis, colds, coughs, sinus congestion, sinus infection, sinusitis
Digestive:  bloating, calm stomach, cramping, gas, indigestion, nausea
Circulatory:  increase blood flow, lower blood pressure
Immune:   stimulate immune system, 
Endocrine:
Lymphatic:
Neural/CNS:  anxiety, depression, headache, stress
​Organs:  liver, heart
Excretory:  relieves gas, 
Female: 
Male:
Other:  may lower the germ count in the air when diffused

Primary Chemical Families:   Phenols, sesquiterpenes   

Main Constituents:  
Phenols+++
Eugenol                                  67 – 80 %
Methyleugenol                    2.9 – 13.1 %

Sesquiterpenes
beta-caryophyllene                4 - 6.6%
(+)-limonene                            tr - 42%
alpha-Phellandrene                0 - 1.8%
Terpinolene                            0.1 – 1.5 %
alpha-Humulene                  0.1 – 1.5 %
alpha-Selinene                            0 - 1%
alpha-Myrcene                             0 - 1%

Oxides
1,8 Cineole                               0.2 – 3 %

Safety:   According to Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, the methyleugenol content has the potential to cause cancer.  There is a moderate risk of skin sensitization and mucous membrane irritation.  This oil may inhibit blood clotting.  Avoid during pregnancy.  Do not use before major surgery.  Dilute to 0.02 % if using topically.  Do not take orally.  
Maximum dermal use levels:  EU = 0.0015 %,     IFRA = 0.003 %,    Tisserand & Young = 0.02 %  dermal limit (1 drop per 10 oz carrier oil)
Phenol-rich oils should be used  at low dilutions for very short periods of time.

Contraindications:     
* Do not use if you are taking blood thinners or have a blood-clotting disorder.    
* As with all essential oils, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using (or inhaling) any essential oil.  
* Avoid using essential oils on children under the age of 6, and limit use on children from ages 6 - 10 to 0.5% or less (3 drops per 1 oz carrier oil).  
* Always check with your doctor before using any essential oil.
* For topical and inhalation use only.
* For short term use only (max 3 days).
 
+++ Phenols are chemicals that have powerful therapeutic properties.   EOs that have a high level of phenols are strongly therapeutic.  It's important to note that they must be used in very low dilution and for very short periods of time only because they are also powerfully damaging to skin cells and mucous membranes.  
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Resources:
1.  Tisserand, R. Y. (2014). Essential Oil Safety Second Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, ©2014, pages 392 - 393
2.  Lawless, Julia, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Conari Press, San Francisco, CA, © 2001, pages 33 - 34
3.  Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, List of plants in the family Myrtaceae, Encyclopaedia Briticannica, August 2016, https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-plants-in-the-family-Myrtaceae-2075387, Accessed August 25 - 26, 2019
4.  Healthy Focus LLC,  7 Benefits of Allspice Essential Oil, Healthy Focus LLC, (c) 2018,   https://healthyfocus.org/benefits-of-allspice-essential-oil/,  Accessed August 26, 2019
5.  Patil, Kiran, 10 Best Benefits of Allspice Essential Oil, Organicfacts.com, last updated Apirl 18, 2019, https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-allspice-essential-oil.html, Accessed August 26, 2019
6.  Butje, Andrea, Eugenol, Component Database in Aromahead Institute, © 2019 Aromahead LLC, Accessed August 26, 2019