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Knowing Your Oil Groups

by Shelly

oils.jpgFunctional Groups:

1. Phenol: Powerful antibacterial, stimulates blood and warms the skin; can be sensitizing and irritation, especially to the sensitive skin areas of the body.

Oils in this Group:

• Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
• Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
• Cinnamon (Cinnamonmum zeylanicum)
• Bay (Laurus nobilis)

2. Alcohol: Excellent skin toner, antimicrobial and healing properties.

Oils in this Group:

• Peppermint (Mentha pipertia)
• Patchouli (Pogostemom cablin)
• Neroli (Citrus aurantium var. amara)
• Carrot seed (Daucus carota)
• Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
• Ginger (Zingibe officinale)
• Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
• Frankincense (Boswellia ssp.)

3. Acid: Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties and anti-edema properties as well, maybe irritating to some skin types though.

Oils in this Group:

• Frankincense (Boswellia ssp.)

4. Alde Hyde: Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-edema; may be irritating to some skin types though.

Oils in this Group:

• May chang (Litsea cubeda)
• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum blume)
• Lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora)
• Melissa (Melissa officinalis)

5. Ester oxide: Mentally stimulating and antiviral; helps to break up lung congestion and has a camphorous scent.

Oils in this Group:

• Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globolus)
• Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis ver. decumbens)
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

6. Keytone: Antimucous, healing, analgesic and antiviral.

Oils in this Group:

• Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis var. decumbens)
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Fennel (Foeniculum vlgare)

7. Coumarin: Anticoagulant, sedative and uplifting; may cause photosensitivity.

Oils in this Group:

• Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
• Most citrus essential oils fall into this group as well.

8. Ester: Relaxing, antifungal, and soothes muscles.

Oils in this Group:

• Lavendar (Lavandula angustifolia)
• Bergamot (Citrus bergamia subsp. bergamia)
• Clary sage (Salvia sclarea)
• Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
• Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata var. genuina)
• Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
• Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum)

9. Monoterpene and sesquiterpene: Antibacterial, healing and mentally stimulating.

Oils in this Group:

• German chamomile (Matyracaria recutita)
• Carrot seed (Daucus carota)
• Orange (Citrus sinensis)
• Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
• Sandalwood (Santalum album)
• Lemon (Citrus limonum)
• Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)


Posted in Essential Oils on June 17th, 2008

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