ヘナのデザインを描いた直後。
へナペーストが肌にのっている状態です。
8時間後、乾いたへナペーストをぬるま湯で流し終えた後。色は濃いオレンジ色。24時間後。Reddish Brown Color! へナは暖かい場所でゆっくりと発色効果をあらわします。皮膚の表面に浸透したへナの成分が体温に応じてさらにリッチな色になるようです。これ以上濃くはなりません。へナにはAnti-Septic(殺菌)効果があります。そしてペーストの材料の中にはユーカリやラベンダー、ティートゥリーオイルも含まれており、このオイル達がまたさらに、殺菌効果はもとより、水虫菌の増加を防いだり炎症を抑える効果、免疫を高める効果、そして呼吸器の拡張効果(痰を切ったり抑える効果)があるのでまさにこの時期に適したオイルをふんだんに使った健康的なペーストと言えるでしょう。
Eucalyptus Globulus
Traditional Knowledge
- Antifungal - inhibits growth of fungus (Eucalyptus citriodora)
- Antimicrobial - helps the body strengthen its resistance to infective organisms
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections (urinary, pulmonary)
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling
- Antiviral
- Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
- Decongestant - reduces nasal mucus production and swelling
- Expectorant - removes excess mucus from respiratory system
- Mucolytic - breaks down mucus (pulmonary)
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Uplifting
Clears the mind and aids concentration
Cools and cleanses to reduce negative emotions
Soothes exhaustion and encourages a sense of extra support
Lavender
Traditional Knowledge
- Analgesic - numbs pain
- Antidepressant - can help to prevent and alleviate depression
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling
- Antirheumatic - prevents and/or relieves rheumatic pain and swelling
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
- Antiviral
- Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
- Antinfectious, detoxifying, decongestant, deodorant, sedative, tonic
- Cicatrisant - cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Calms, soothes, nurtures
Encourages balances in all body systems
Reduces anxiety and fear
Helps calm and control panic attacks
Tea Tree
Traditional Knowledge
- Antibiotic - kills microorganisms
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antiparasitic, antiviral, bactericidal
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
- Anti fungal - inhibits growth of fungus
- Decongestant - reduces nasal mucus production and swelling
- Expectorant - removes excess mucus from respiratory system
- Immune stimulant - stimulates functioning of immune system
- Vasodilator - helps to dilate blood vessels, warming
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Builds confidence and strength
Uplifts the spirit
Combats feelings of victimization