Healing Scents Aromatherapy

Debility: Lack of energy and strength.
Decoction: Herbal preparation – plant matter is boiled and reduced to a concentrate extract.
Decongestant: Loosening of mucous.
Deodorant: Destroys odor.
Depurative: Purifies the blood.
Dermal: In reference to the skin.
Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.
Demulcent: A substance that protects the mucous membranes.
Detoxicant: Neutralizes toxic substances.
Digestive: Aids the body with digestion.
Disinfectant: Destroys germs.
Distillation: The process in which essential oils are extracted from plant matter.
Distillate: Hydrosol or Hydrolate – a byproduct of essential oils distillation. Diuretic: Increases the flow of urine.
Dopamine: Chemical produced by the brain. Lack of dopamine causes Parkinsons.
Drospy: Abnormal accumulation of fluid in intercellular tissue spaces of the body – see oedema.
Dysmenorrhoea: Painful menstruation.
Dyspepsia: Painful digestion – flatulence, heartburn, nausea.

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