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chamomile extracts are used in a bath in order to clean large wounds.
 Deodoration of malodorous wounds are carried out with rectified
citrus oils, rectified turpentine and thyme oil.

Chamomile oil and preparation containing this oil are applied as baths as
well as alcoholic chamomile extracts which are applied either directly (in
dilute form) or in ointments or gels.

(5) Insecticide and insect repellent effect:
 Citronella oil is used as mosquito repellent.

B-Internal applications:
 Essential oils are usually getting quicker into the blood-circulation

by inhalation than by oral application:

(1) Expectorating effect: effect (relief
Due to: a- Secretolytic effect (lysis of secretion).
b- Secretomotor effect (moving the secretion).

 Volatile oil has a little broncho-spasmolytic
broncospam).

 Example: Camphor, Menthol, Anise, Thyme oil.

(2) Stimulation of secretions of digestive glands:
Essential oils are used because of their appetite stimulation, this is done
by stimulating the secretion of saliva and gastric enzymes and stimulating
the secretion of bile (choleretic effect).

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