Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine

Wounds

■ Aromatherapy: to disinfect—bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, jasmine,

juniper, lavender, rose, tea tree; to relieve pain—bergamot, chamomile, gera-

nium, jasmine, lavender, rosemary; to stop bleeding—cypress, geranium,

rose; to reduce inflammation—chamomile, geranium, helichrysum, jasmine,

patchouli; to promote formation of scar tissue—bergamot, chamomile,

helichrysum, jasmine

■ Bioelectromagnetics

■ Herbs: echinacea, goldenseal

■ Hydrotherapy: warm water irrigation

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