Lesson 3: Essential Oils in Aromatherapy

Integ Med Lec Finals

Basil SN

Ocimum bavsilicum

Basil Extraction

Distillation

Basil Constituents

Linalool, cineole, methyl CHAVICOL

Bergamot SN

Citrus bergamia

Bergamot Extraction

Expression

Bergamot Constituents

Linalyl acetate, linalool, limonene

Cedarwood SN

Cedrus atlantica

Cedarwood Extraction

Distillation

Cedarwood Constituents

a-CEDRENE, atlantone, atlantol

Citronella SN

Cymbopogon nardus

Citronella Extraction

Distillation

Citronella Constituents

GERANYL acetate, citronellol, citronellal

Clary Sage SN

Salvia sclarea

Clary Sage Extraction

Distillation

Clary Sage Constituents

Linalyl actate, linalool

Cypress SN

Cupressus sempervirens

Cypress Extraction

Distillation

Cypress Constituents

PINENE, carene,, terpinolene, camphene

Grapefruit SN

Citrus paradisi

Grapefruit Extraction

Expression

Grapefruit Constituents

Limonene

Jasmine SN

Jasminum officinale

Jasmine Extraction

Solvent Extraction

Jasmine Constituents

BENZYL ACETATE, linalyl acetate, linalool

Lemongrass SN

Cymbopogon citratus

Lemongrass Extraction

Distillation

Lemongrass Constituents

CITRAL, GERANIOL, Linalool

Lime SN

Citrus medica

Lime Extraction

Distillation

Lime Constituents

Citral, limonene, linalool, camphene, SABINENE

Mandarin SN

Citrus reticulata

Mandarin Extraction

Expression

Mandarin Constituents

Limonene, terpinene, MYRCENE

Marjoram SN

Origanum majorana

Marjoram Extraction

Distillation

Marjoram Constituents

Terpinene, terpineol, MYRCENE, SABINENE

Melissa SN

Melissa officinalis

Melissa Extraction

Distillation

Melissa Constituents

Citral

Patchouli SN

Pogostemon patchouli

Patchouli Constituents

PATCHOULOL, pogostol

Rose Otto SN

Rosa damascena

Rose Otto Extraction

Distillation

Rose Otto Constituents

Citronellol, geraniol, nerol, PHENYLETHANOL

Ylang ylang SN

Cananga odorata var. genuina

Ylang Ylang Extraction

Steam Distillation

Ylang Ylang Constituents

GERANYL/BENZYL ACETATES, linalool, CARYOPHYLLENE

Bergamot Oil SN

Citrus bergamia

Bergamot Oil Source

Rind of pear-shaped fruit, 1000 fruits = 30 oz oil

Bergamot Oil Action

Cooling, refreshing; calms nerves aids, digestion, HELOS OILY SKIN/ACNE

Cedarwood Oil Source

FLOWERS of cedarwood tree

Cedarwood Oil Action

Balances ENERGY, relives RESPIRATORY/PHLEGM, urinary issues, dandruff, NOT FOR INFANTS/PREGNANT WOMEN

Cedarwood Oil Use

Cosmetics, MUMMIFICATION, Insect Repellent

Chamomile Oil SN

• Anthemis nobilis

• Matricaria chamomilla

Chamomile Oil Source

Flowers; name means earth apple

Chamomile Oil Action

• Roman - RElaxation

• German - anti-inflammatory; GI and allergy relief

Chamomile Oil Use

Teas, massage, WOUND POULTICES, steam baths; SAFE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Clary Sage Oil SN

Salvia sclarea

Clary Sage Oil Source

Clary sage plant; sweet, nutty, floral aroma

Clary Sage Oil Action

ANTIDEPRESSANT & ANTISPASMODIC, deodorant, tonic; helps aging skin, HOT FLASHES, cramps, stress

Clary Sage Oil Use

Skin tonics, massage, baths

Clove Oil SN

Eugenia caryophyllata

Clove Oil Source

Buds/Leaves/Stems

Clove Oil Action

ANALGESIC, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial

Clove Oil Use

DENTAL CARE, perfumes, INSECT REPELLENT, massage oils

Eucalyptus Oil SN

Eucalyptus radiata

Eucalyptus Oil Source

LEAVES of eucalyptus plant

Eucalyptus Oil Action

STIMULANT, DECONGESTANT, anti-inflammatory, treats asthma, kidney infections, sore muscles

Eucalyptus Oil Use

INHALATION, massage, compresses, poultices

Jasmine Oil SN

Jasminum grandiflorum

Jasmine Oil Action

Antidepressant, antispasmodic, LABOR AID, cough relief, anxiety reduce, PROMOTES BREAST MILK

Jasmin Oil Use

Massage, baths, VAPORIZERS, skin lotions

Juniper Oil SN

Juniperus communis

Juniper Oil Action

ANTISEPTIC, diuretic, tonic; helps digestion, acne, eczema; AVOID IN KIDNEY PROBLEMS AND IN PREGNANCY

Juniper oil Use

COMPRESSES, baths, massage oils

Lavender Oil SN

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender Oil Source

VIOLET FLOWERS; steam distilled

Lavender Oil Action

DISNFECTANT, SEDATIVE, pain reliver; used for anxiety,insomnia, burns, digestion

Lavender Oil Use

Cold compresses, lotions, soaps; NOT FOR PREGNANT/BREASTFEEDING WOMEN

Lemon Oil SN

Citrus, Family: RUTACEAE

Lemon Oil Source

COLD-PRESSED from peel of lemon fruit

Lemon oil Action

Antiseptic, detoxifying, used for insomnia, WEIGHT LOSS, fever, asthma, immune support

Lemon Oil Use

Soaps, perfumes, cosmetics, CLEANING AGENTS

Orange Oil SN

Citrus sinesis

Orange Oil Source

PEEL of orange fruit

Orange Oil Action

Antidepressant, sedative, antiseptic, dertoxifier; HELPS IBS & UTIs, respiratory issues

Orange Oil Use

FLAVORING, cosmetics, soaps, AIR FRESHENERS

Peppermint Oil SN

Mentha piperita

Peppermint Oil Source

HYBRID of water mint and spearmint

Peppermint Oil Use

Soaps, shampoos, GUM, TOOTHPASTE, teas, tonics

Rose Oil SN

Rose centifolia & Rosa damascena

Rose Oil Source

Flowers; REQUIRES THOUSANDS of petals for SMALL AMOUNTS

Rose Oil Action

Antidepressant, ANTIVIRAL, APHROSIDIAC, uterin, tonic, MENSTRUAL RELIEF

Rose Oil Use

Baths. massage, AROMATHERAPY

Peppermint Oil Action

PAIN RELIEF & NAUSEA RELIEF, digestion aid, antiseptic

Tea Tree Oil SN

Melaleuca alternifolia

Tea Tree Oil Source

Steam Distilled from LEAVES AND TWIGS

Tea Tree Oil Action

ANTIBACTERIAL & ANTIFUNGAL, immune booster, muscle pain