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DESCRIPTION
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Avocado Profile
Avocado is an evergreen tree native to the Americas. Avocado oil is very nourishing to the skin and is known to contain vitamins A, B, C and E - and especially large amounts of Vitamin D and potassium. The oil is used extensively in cosmetics.
Botanical Name
Persea americana, Persea gratissima
Also Known As
Abokado, Aguacate, Ahuacate, Alligator Pear, Avocat, Avocato, Palto
Practical Uses
Skin care; moisturizing, removes impurities from the skin. Topically, avocado oil is applied to soothe and heal skin, treat sclerosis of the skin, pyorrhea, and arthritis. In combination with vitamin B12, avocado oil is used for psoriasis. The carrier/base oil is used to dilute essential oils in aromatherapy for use in massage and other formulations.
Documented Properties
Rejuvenator, restorative, tonic. (Summarized from source list).
Cautions
Orally, allergic cross-sensitivity may be seen in latex-sensitive individuals.
Topically, avocado oil in combination with vitamin B12 cream can cause itching when initially applied, but appears to diminish with continued use. |
SUMMARIZED FROM
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Carol Schiller and David Schiller (2008). The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: A Concise Guide to over 385 Plant Oils. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications Inc.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database: Lemongrass Monograph accessed at http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com on January 16, 2011. |
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information shall not be interpreted as specific prescription or usage advice and is published as a general guideline only. Choose all skin care products wisely.
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