Apart from its tremendous flea and insect repelling properties, this oil is: diuretic (promotes the production of urine), carminative (expells gas from the stomach or intestines), astringent (causing body tissues - such as skin

- to tighten), and hemostatic (shortens the clotting time of blood); its main application is in the treatment of kidney problems, respiratory infections, and diarrhea.

Stimulates liver and pancreas, stimulates growth hormone so is anti-aging, anti-rheumatic (alleviating or preventing rheumatism), antispasmodic (preventing or relieving spasms), vasodilating (widening of blood vessels), reduces blood sugar.

Also used for hypertension (high blood pressure), hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), and accelerated aging. Has been used in treatment of neuropathy (non-diabetic related), and blended with Spearmint essential oil for female hormonal balancing.

Beware buying foreign productions of this item. Although it grows in other temperate climates it is seldom commercially produced outside of the United States. For example, Erigeron oil sold in Europe is often adulterated.