Grindelia Essential Oil (Grindelia squarrosa)
Overview
It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the flowering plant/herb.
Essential Facts
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Aroma Description:
Astringent
Earthy
Herbaceous
Medicinal
Pungent
Slightly camphoraceous
Strong
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- Botanical Genus: Grindelia
- Chemical Family: Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes
- Perfumery Note: Middle
- Indigenous Country: United States
- Cultivation: Wild Harvested
- Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
- Part Typically Used: Flowering plant/herb
- Shelf Life: 3-4 years
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Wild Harvested
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Vegan
Essential Details
Benefits & Uses
Therapeutic Benefits of Grindelia:
Anti-asthmatic
Anti-depressant
Anti-histamine
Anti-microbial
Astringent
Cooling
Decongestant
Expectorant
Immune support
Mucolytic
Traditional Folklore
Traditional Folklore of Grindelia:
“Gum Plant” was used by indigenous cultures all over the Americas. This plant has been consistently used for asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough and colds. It is an expectorant and antispasmodic, aiding allergenic attacks, not only by relieving the symptoms but in creating anti-bodies to reduce episodes and their severity. Also strongly indicated for eczema, rashes such as poison ivy, hives, etc. This plant is still formulated by “drug” companies for treating whooping cough and asthma.
Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities
Energetics and Chakras Qualites of Grindelia:
3rd Chakra - Personal Power
4th Chakra - Unconditional Love
6th Chakra - Perspective
Clarity
Protective
Purifying