Wellness Therapies Vocabulary

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  1. 3. Promotes cell regeneration so the skin can repair itself
  2. 8. uses chemical solvent such as petroleum or ether to leach aromatic component from plant
  3. 9. Ancient practice that incorporates concentration, such as mindfulness, and focus on breathing or the repetition of a mantra to achieve a higher spiritual awareness.
  4. 10. the medicinal use of plants
  5. 11. Reduce tissue swelling and soothes swollen muscles
  6. 17. help body fight off and kill harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses.
  7. 19. sea plant
  8. 21. Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation, also supports balance in the body’s systems.
  9. 22. Oil neutral oil commonly used to dilute essential oils
  10. 24. bitter tasting compounds, contain nitrogen-bearing molecules, very active
  11. 25. Require soaking an herb in alcohol to extract the active ingredient from the plant
  12. 26. distillation most common method; steam is percolated through plant material, pulling off volatile oils, which are condensed; oil separates from water.
  13. 27. the ability to pay attention to one’s thoughts and feelings in the moment
  14. 28. therapeutic use of seaweed or algae
  15. 29. Relieves pain either by relaxing muscles or reducing pain signals to the brain
  16. 31. Compounds that protect the plant from infection and pests; have anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties
  17. 32. A thick cream or salve made from the combination of herbs and petroleum
  18. 33. Compounds that are aromatic oils, provide color and flavor
  19. 34. encompasses any treatment using therapies.
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  1. 1. prevents bacterial growth on skin; heals skin eruptions with external application
  2. 2. Compounds that protect the plant from infection and pests
  3. 4. entails steeping matter in oil or fat, which absorbs materials fragrance
  4. 5. Softens dry or flaky skin
  5. 6. increases blood flow at the surface of the skin Rubefacient (produces redness or erythema in skin)
  6. 7. sensitivity to sunlight
  7. 12. pressures on specific points of the feet, hands, and sometimes the ears to influence certain body conditions.
  8. 13. general term referring to any kind of scent.
  9. 14. provides a constricting, drying effect; helps contract tissue and reduce secretions
  10. 15. fights harmful oxidation, which leads to free-radical attack
  11. 16. Plunging substance into hot oil or fat, which absorbs ingredients fragrance.
  12. 18. Sanskrit word for system of diagnosis and treatment.
  13. 20. highly volatile oils extracted from seeds, bark, root, leaves and flowers of various plants
  14. 23. Compounds found in most fruits and vegetables, provided antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune system effects.
  15. 30. controlled use of essential oils.