Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Night Queen Essential Oil | Cestrum Nocturnum for Aromatherapy, Perfume and Incence

Botanical Name: Cestrum Nocturnum.
Family Name: Solanaceae.
Common Name: Night Queen, Night Jasmine,
INCI: Cestrum Nocturnum flower Oil.
Extraction Method: Organic Extraction.
Parts Used: Flowers.
Note: Middle note.
Odor: Rich, strong, intense floral.
Appearance: Yellow.
Country of Origin: Spain.
Blends: Ambrette, Amyris, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Boronia, Cassie, Cedarwood, Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Coriander, Fir, Balsam, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime , Linden Blossom, Mandarin, Melissa, Mimosa, Neroli, Orange, Orange Blossom, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tuberose, Vetiver, Violet Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Yuzu.

Cestrum Nocturnum or Night Queen is a shrub native to Central America that reaches up to 15 feet in height and has impressively scented flowers that only open at night, hence its name.

It has relaxing properties, to induce meditation or sleep. There are numerous studies done on this flower for its multiple properties.

The extract of the plant has been used by the ancient Mexicas as an antispasmodic, antioxidant, antibacterial, against skin eruptions and especially in epilepsy.

In Ayurvedic medicine it is used in skin conditions such as pimples and measles; In addition, it has a quality disinfectant for wounds and is recommended as an anti-inflammatory and anticrotalic. It is even used for lung diseases and as an antitussive; also for children sick with the navel, for cold sweat, to prevent gangrene and cure rabies. Its usefulness as a deodorant is mentioned. It contains nocturnal side which is a steroidal saponin, in addition to trigogenin, smilagenin and yucagenin.
A fraction of saponins has shown a broad spectrum of pharmacological activity that includes smooth muscle relaxant and hypotensive, vasodilator, respiratory stimulant and cardiotonic actions, causing negative chronotropic and inotropic effects on cardiac muscle.

General Safety Information: Even a small amount is very strong and must be diluted before applying or ingesting. Use small amounts of the essential oil if you have never used it before. Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding should not use essential oil. Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children.

The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.