Intense, the scent of pistachio lentisk essential oil is herbaceous. Present in maquis and scrubland, particularly in Morocco, Corsica and Algeria, this shrub can grow up to 3 meters, but it takes ten or fifteen years after planting for it to be economically profitable. Its Latin name "lentus" ("viscous") is due to its gum.
Description
Pistacia lentiscus
Family: Anacardiaceae Origin: Morocco Producing organ: branches, leaves Type of smell: intense, “like turpentine”
Possible uses
Apply onto the skin: Yes ++++ (pure state on a small area and diluted in vegetable oil for repeated applications on large areas or where the skin is sensitive). Swallow: Yes + Inhale: Yes ++
Main properties
Venous decongestant, lymphatic, prostatic And also Anti-spasmodic Mental Effect Stimulant, restorative Main indications : Heavy legs and circulation problems (small or big -varicose veins) All types of congestion (uterus, prostate - see + back, etc.) Haemorrhoids Prostate problems (feeling of needing to urinate without ever “emptying” completely- among seniors)
How to use
Legs, varicose veins : Apply 5 drop of lentiscus mixed with 50 drops of calophyll vegetable oil and massage onto the effected area. Repeat this morning and evening.
Haemorrhoids : Apply 2 pure drops onto the haemorrhoidal vein after visit to the toilet.
Prostate : Massage onto the lower stomach and lower back after diluting it with calophyll vegetable oil (50/50: 5 drops of lentiscus / 5 drops of calophyll) + Pour 1 drop on a sugar cube or in honey then leave it to melt in the mouth 3 times per day.
Spasmodic digestive pains (colitis, aerophagia, ulcer): Apply 3 drops mixed with 30 drops of vegetable oil (preferably calophyll) and massage onto the abdomen. Repeat this morning and evening.
Other use : If you suffer from sinusitis: 3 drops mixed with 30 drops of vegetable oil then massage onto the temples and forehead (reaching the sinuses), it decongests and soothes.
Contre indication
Like all essential oils the Pistacia lentiscus oil is not allowed during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It is also not to be used during breast feeding.