Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is a plant native to South Africa and widely cultivated in Italy, China, Egypt, Spain, France, Morocco and Japan. These constituents are used in perfumery and also in the insect repellent industry. The oil has the ability to reduce oiliness of the skin and is therefore widely used in the cosmetic industry. It has antiseptic, anti-depressive, anti-inflammatory and diuretic capabilities.
In aromatherapy is used in the fight against acne, cellulitis, tonsillitis, depressions, sore throats, kidney problems and insect repellent. Scientific research also suggests anxiolytic properties.
Constituents: Citronellol (30.1%), geraniol (15.7%).
PRECAUTIONS IN USE:
Do not use during pregnancy, nor by people with hypersensitive skin.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a herbaceous plant of the family Zingiberaceae, originating from the island of Java, India and China, from where it spread to the tropical regions of the world. Ginger is a condiment used throughout the world due to its spicy taste. In aromatherapy is used as treatment of digestive problems, motion sickness, circulatory activation, muscle pain. Scientific studies indicate that the major compounds of ginger have anti-mutagenic capacity.
Main constituents: α-zingiberene (30.2%), β-sesquipelandene (12.6%), β-bisabolene (8.9%) α-curcumene (7.5%).
PRECAUTIONS IN THE USE OF ESSENTIAL GINGER OIL:
May irritate sensitive skin. May cause photosensitivity.
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The alfazema (Lavandula officinalis, syn. L. angustifolia) is a subshrub of the Mediterranean coast. The expose of the aroma of your essential oil induces an anxiolytic and sedative action, while its topical application reduces the stress perception.

Main constituents: Linalool (38,2%), linalyl acetate (34,7%).

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Lemon (Citrus limon) is a citrus fruit originating in Southeast Asia, having been introduced in Europe by the Arabs. Lemon essential oil has anxiolytic, antidepressant and analgesic capabilities.

Main constituents: Limonene (68.2%), β-pinene (10.3%), γ-terpinene (9.0%).

PRECAUTIONS ON THE USE OF ESSENTIAL LEMON OIL:

May irritate sensitive skin. May cause photosensitivity.

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Its lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus) has anti-fungal properties and is used as a bio-pesticide in crop protection. It also has deodorizing properties and aromatherapy is considered to be relaxing and anti-inflammatory.
Its properties can be used for the preparation of massage oils, creams and lotions.
Main constituents: geranium (45.0%), mineral (32.6%), geraniol (4.8%).
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Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a perennial rhizomatous herbaceous plant native to Europe. Aromatherapy with mint essential oil induces improved memory while its internal use has action at the level of the gastrointestinal tract, namely in the irritable bowel syndrome.

Main constituents: Menthol (31.0%), mentone (28.9%), 1,8-cineole (5.5%), menthyl acetate (4.9%).

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Alecrim (Rosmarinus officinalis) é um arbusto da costa do Mediterrâneo.
Entre as atividades de seu óleo essencial, sua ação analgésica por inalação e anti-inflamatória, sua ação analgésica por inalação e antiinflamatória.
Principais constituintes: α-pineno (22,6%), 1,8-cineol (18,0%), cânfora (17,5%), canfeno (7,8%).

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The orange (Citrus sinensis) is a citrus fruit created in India, from the crossing of the grapefruit with the tangerine. Aromatherapy with orange oil reduces anxiety and relieves moderate symptoms of depression and stress.
These essential oils are obtained by cold pressing of the fruit peel, so it is possible to contaminate them by pesticides and other chemicals used in conventional agriculture. In addition, the use of these chemicals alters the composition of the essential oil, namely the amount of aldehydes, minor components which are still important in determining their quality.

Main constituents: Limonene (95.2%), myrcenene (1.9%), α-pinene (0.6%).
PRECAUTIONS IN THE USE OF ESSENTIAL ORANGE OIL:
May irritate sensitive skin.

The tea tree is a plant of Australian origin that was used by Aborigines for the treatment of respiratory problems. Tea tree essential oil is used as a cutaneous antiseptic because of its bactericidal and fungicidal properties. It is applied in the treatment of acne and to heal cuts and insect stings. Its topical use may also be useful in the treatment of vaginal infections.

Main constituents: 4-terpineol (43.0%), γ-terpinene (22.3%), α-terpinene (9.9%).

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Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) is a plant native to Asia whose essential oil is widely used in perfumery and cosmetics. Its aroma, close to that of rose, causes it to be sometimes used to adulterate rose oil, which is much more expensive. It is traditionally used for various skin problems like dermatitis, acne and scars. It is suitable for all skin types and mainly useful in mature and dry skin.
Main constituents: geraniol, geranyl acetate.
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Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli) is a plant native to Southeast Asia. With a very characteristic aroma, it is used in perfumery as a fixative. Patchouli has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and stimulant capabilities and is considered an aphrodisiac. Due to its excessive use around the 60's, it fell a little out of use precisely because of its strong aroma, but today it is gaining in popularity for its therapeutic abilities.
Main constituents: patchoulol, alpha-bulnesene, alpha-guainene, gamma-patchoulene.
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Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a perennial rhizomatous herbaceous plant native to Europe. Aromatherapy with mint essential oil induces improved memory while its internal use has action at the level of the gastrointestinal tract, namely in the irritable bowel syndrome.
Main constituents: Menthol, mentone, menthyl acetate.
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