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Raspberry:
Raspberries are used to treat bilious, cancer, children's ailments,
common cold, cough, diabetes, diarrhea, eye ailments, fever, gastritis,
gastro-intestinal disturbances, gout, kidney ailments, liver ailments,
morning sickness, mouth sores, paralysis, pyorrhea, rheumatism,
scurvy, skin ailments, sore throat, toothache, ulcers, urinary ailments,
venereal ailments, women's ailments, and wounds. As a gargle it
will help sore throats. Raspberry is rich in iron and calcium and
contains vitamin A, vitamin B1, and vitamin C. Its actions include:
astringent, tonic and parturient.
Raspberry
Leaf: Stimulating astringent in watery mixtures, used in
bathes and in facial saunas for oily skin.
Red
Clover: Red Clover has been used as a diuretic to treat
gout, and also as an expectorant. Red Clover is used as a nutrition
supplement for all forms of degenerative disease and as an antibiotic
helping fight bacterium, the most significant of which is the pathogen
that causes tuberculosis. Red clover has also been used effectively
as a blood purifier, a relaxant, and an appetite suppressant.
Red
Raspberry Extract: A soothing and non-stimulating extract.
Noted to be a natural antibiotic, it is soothing and relaxing to
inflamed skin. It is also excellent for sensitive skin and relieving
irritation caused by acne, shaving or windburn.
Regenerative:
Restores and revives tissue growth.
Regranulation: Granulation is the forming of connective
tissue fibroblasts, epithelium and inflammatory cells around the
nucleus of new capillaries in tissues that have been burned or scraped.
If the tissue is reinjured, then regranulation occurs, with more
formation of scar tissue.
Relax: To chemically straighten the hair to gently smooth
out curl, reduce frizz, or create a straight style.
Remedy: Anything that cures or prevents disease.
Renal: Pertaining to the kidney.
Resin: Resin is usually a yellowish brown plant secretion
of vegetable origin. Resins are soluble in ether, alcohol, and essential
oils, but not in water. Resins exude from trees in combination with
essential oils, gums, etc, and are found in a liquid or semi liquid
state. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and are
supposed to be formed by the oxidation of the essential oils. When
mixed with gum they form the gum resins, like asafetida and gamboges;
mixed with essential oils, they form balsams, or oleoresins.
Resorcinol:
Benzene derivative employed in the treatment of acne, ringworm,
psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and other cutaneous lesions.
Resorcinol is an indirect food additive polymer for use as a basic
component of single and repeated use food contact surfaces.
Rete
Ridge: Projection from the epidermis that extends downward
into the dermis. Helps anchor the dermis and epidermis.
Retention
Hyperkeratosis: The abnormal pattern of keratinization that
occurs in acne. The keratinizing cells within the follicle become
abnormally sticky and adherent.
Retin-A: Vitamin A derivative that
acts as a topical anti-acne treatment. Additionally found to be
beneficial in removing fine lines from facial skin. Caution: Can
create photosensitivity. See Vitamin A Derivatives.
Retinoid: Natural or synthetic derivative
of vitamin A with a wide range of therapeutic applications. See
Vitamin A Derivatives.
Retinol: A vitamin A acid (main ingredient
in Retin-A and Renova). These products are used to treat fine wrinkles
and acne. See Vitamin A Derivatives.
Retinyl Palmitate: A vitamin A derivative
that is an essential skin nutrient necessary for healthy skin maintenance
and repair. It is useful in cosmetics to moisturize dry skin and
reduce excess oil. See Vitamin A Derivatives.
Reverse Perm: A technique to straighten
hair that uses rods to reset tightly curled hair into a looser,
more manageable curl pattern.
Rheumatism: Defined broadly, it is
almost any chronic dull ache resulting from and associated with
the aging process.
Rhubarb: This root is collected in
China and Turkey (not the garden variety). Rhubarb Root has a purgative
action that makes it useful in the treatment of constipation. It
also has an astringent, antiseptic and cleansing action upon the
stomach. It is used in cases of diarrhea, dysentery and functional
dyspepsia.
Riboflavin: (Vitamin B2) Works with
soluble tyrosine in suntan-enhancing products. Believed to accelerate
tyrosine in tanning products. Produces a characteristic yellow color
in lotions. Necessary for the maintenance of good vision, skin,
nails & hair; alleviates eye fatigue; promotes general health.
Ribonucleic Acid: See RNA.
Ribosome: Any of the RNA-rich cytoplasmic
granules that are sites of protein synthesis.
RNA: Ribonucleic acid; the nucleic
acid in which the sugar is ribose, constituting the genetic material
in the RNA viruses and playing a role in the flow of genetic information.
RNA serves as a template for protein synthesis.
Robane: Obtained from shark oil, Robane
helps skin absorb oxygen and acts to fight bacteria.
Rosacea: A chronic form of acne showing
increased redness or acne-like eruptions. A facial skin disorder
characterized by erythema, papules, pustules and telangiectasia
on the cheeks, nose, and chin, forehead and/or eyelids. The treatment
of skin eruptions may include long-term treatment with topical antifungals,
steroids, or antibiotics.
Rose Water: Rose water has been used
for its cleansing and astringent benefits. Rose water is a liquid
with a pleasant smell and is used on the skin as a perfume or to
flavor food.
Rose Hip Extract: Rich in natural
Vitamin C, this extract is moisturizing and hydrating to the skin.
It can also help protect the skin from capillary damage and firms
and tones skin tissues.
Rosemary: Rosemary has stimulating,
rejuvenating, astringent, nervine, conditioning and antiseptic properties.
It is used in infusions, teas, decoctions, poultices, oils, etc.
Rosemary is a circulatory and nervine stimulant, which has a toning
and calming effect on the digestion. It may also be used in cases
of psychological tension to counteract flatulent dyspepsia, headache
or depression associated with debility. Externally it may be used
to ease muscular pain, sciatica and neuralgia. It acts as a stimulant
to both the hair follicles and circulation in the scalp and may
help combat premature baldness. It has a fragrant smell, and a warm,
pungent, bitter taste. It is further used in cookery and perfumes.
Rosemary Extract: As an extract it
can be used as a natural diuretic, tonic, decongestant, and a tissue
toner and firmer. See Rosemary.
Rosemary Oil: Used for its purifying,
cleansing and antiseptic properties. See Rosemary.
Royal Jelly: Royal Jelly produced
by bees is high in B vitamins and contains all the essential amino
acids, unsaturated fats, natural sugars, and minerals such as iron,
calcium, silicon, sulfur, and potassium. Applied topically it's
said to help improve skin's elasticity and minimizes wrinkles nourishing
the skin and erasing facial blemishes. Royal Jelly has also been
used to treat cases of fatigue, depression, and convalescence from
illness. It is capable of stimulating the adrenal glands to produce
a positive reaction on increased metabolism, enhanced energy, greater
sexual capability and appetite.
Rubefacient: An external application
causing redness or irritation to the skin.
Rue: The oil of Rue is a powerful
compound that induces the expulsion of an embryo or fetus (abortifacient),
and should be avoided during pregnancy. Its main use is the regulation
of menstrual periods .As an anti-spasmodic it may be used to relax
muscles, especially in the digestive system where it will ease griping
and bowel tension. It also increases peripheral circulation and
lowers elevated blood pressure. If the fresh leaf is chewed, it
will relieve tension headaches, ease palpitations and other anxiety
problems. Caution: avoid during pregnancy.
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