Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Khella

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Renowned since ancient times for its powerful antispasmodic properties, Khella is traditionally recommended as a remedy for asthma attacks. Khella essential oil is also renowned for its circulatory properties.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Appropriate

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Not recommended

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Not recommended

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Not recommended

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Botanical name

Ammi visnaga

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Festy.D (2011), Ma bible des huiles essentielles, Edition Leduc Baudoux D. (2010) Les cahiers pratiques d'aromathérapie selon l'école française - Pédiatrie. Edition Inspir S.A. Baudoux D. (2002) L'Aromathérapie - Se soigner par les huiles essentielles. Editions Amyris. N.A.R.D (4) Aroma News N°4. Editions Inspir. Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois.

Properties

Khella Essential Oil is traditionally used for : Asthma

Health

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Properties

In health, khella essential oil is recognised for its properties:

  • Antispasmodic, muscle relaxant

  • Bronchodilator

  • Dilates the ureter

  • Coronary-dilating

Uses

In addition to treatments, it is traditionally used in the following cases:

  • Hepatic colic, renal colic, spasmodic colitis

In practice

Intestinal health: Mix with your oil blend. Massage the mixture into the organ concerned.

Precautions

  • Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 6 years old, or people with epilepsy.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Always use diluted.

  • Photosensitizing essential oil: Do not expose to the sun or UV rays for at least 10 hours after application.

  • At high doses, may cause skin irritation.

  • Not for oral use.

  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals when incorporated into a cosmetic formulation.

  • Avoid using old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test by applying your preparation to the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, refer to specific precautions.

Find out more

Native to North Africa, Khella or Ammi visnaga, a member of the Apiaceae family, grows wild in Mediterranean countries. It is also found in Australia and South America. It is widely cultivated for both ornamental and medicinal purposes. The seeds are enclosed in tiny fruits which, before they are fully ripe, are transplanted at the end of the summer. The fresh seeds are harvested in late summer and then dried.

In ancient times, it was used in Egypt to treat asthma and kidney stones, as well as psoriasis.

In Spain, Andalusians used to brush their teeth with the seeds, and in Morocco decoctions of Khella umbels are traditionally used for mouth care and toothache , as well as diabetes and palpitations.

Still as effective for my treatment

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José

Perfect for my distiller, smells great!

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N

It calms me down

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Claire-lise

Synergy of the three, for allergies and asthma...

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Marion

This is the first time I'm going to use it. I think it will be great.

M
Marie

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Allergic asthma (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

Ask your pharmacist to make the following massage oil in a 10 ml bottle:

  • Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Tanacetum annuum (Annual Tansy) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Amni visnaga (Khella) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Calophylla macerated oil: 6 ml

Apply 5 drops to the solar plexus, upper back and along the spine. Repeat every ¼ hour until improvement.

Asthma of nervous origin (Aroma News - NARD)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • essential oil Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon): 2 ml

  • Citrus aurantium ssp aurantium fe. essential oil (Seville orange): 5 ml

  • Cananga odorata essential oil (Ylang-Ylang): 2 ml

  • Lavandula vera essential oil (True Lavender): 2 ml

  • Ammi visnaga (Khella) essential oil: 0.5 ml

Use: 6 to 8 drops 2 to 3 times a day on the upper back.

Nervous asthma in children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingChildren's medical care

  • Ammi visnaga essential oil (Khella): 0.5 ml

  • Cananga odorata totum HE (complete Ylang-Ylang): 0.5 ml

  • Citrus aurantium ssp aurantium (fe) (Seville orange): 2 ml

  • Origanum majorana essential oil (marjoram): 0.5 ml

  • Tanacetum annuum essential oil (Annual Tansy): 0.3 ml

  • Hazelnut oil: 3 ml

  • Jojoba oil: additional 15 ml

Use: Apply 3 to 4 drops of the mixture to the arch of the foot and the solar plexus once a day in the evening for prevention or every 1/2 hour in the event of an attack (maximum 4 times).