

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean. Its name comes from the Latin "salvare", conveying the importance attributed a long time to this plant. Its essential oil regulates the menstrual cycle and reduces fluid retention. It also has antibacterial properties, being used to relieve sore throats and to clean wounds and infected ulcers. It is used in cosmetics as it reduces excessive sweating and is optimal for oily skins.
Major constituents: cis-thione (25.9%), camphor (20%).
PRECAUTIONS IN USE:
Avoid using this essential oil during pregnancy as it can stimulate the uterine muscles. Contains tuiona, a compound with neurotoxic effects. If you suffer from epilepsy do not use this essential oil as it may promote epileptic seizures.
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.
Main constituents: Citronellol, geraniol.
PRECAUTIONS IN USE:
Do not use during pregnancy, nor by people with hypersensitive skin.
Smaller than orange, tangerine (Citrus reticulata) is currently cultivated around the world. Its fruit, mandarin, is a citrus fruit slightly flattened at the ends. It is from its bark, by cold pressure, that the essential oil is extracted. Essential oil is traditionally used as a stimulant of the digestive system and lymphatic circulation, as well as to calm nervous tension.
Main constituents: limonene, γ-terpinene.
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The essential oil of wintergreen (Gaulhteria sp.) Has a fresh and herbaceous aroma. It is an oil with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties. It is astringent, diuretic, expectorant, muscle relaxant and decongestant. Invigorating and soothing, relieves mental fatigue, fatigue and stress.
Main constituents: methyl salicylate.
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Camphor essential oil (Cinnamomum camphora) is traditionally used in cases of rheumatic pain, muscle pain, indigestion and respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis. It also has antiseptic properties.
Main constituents: camphor, 1,8-cineole, safrole.
PRECAUTIONS IN THE USE OF ESSENTIAL CANCER OILS:
The internal use of this essential oil is inadvisable, since it contains safrole, a component potentially carcinogenic.
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: Geranial, neral, geraniol.
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis, syn. L. angustifolia) is a sub-shrub of the Mediterranean zone. The exposure to the aroma of its essential oil induces anxiolytic and sedative action, while its topical application decreases the perception of stress.
Main constituents: Linalool, linalyl acetate.
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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, β-pinene, γ-terpinene.
PRECAUTIONS ON THE USE OF ESSENTIAL LEMON OIL:
May irritate sensitive skin. May cause photosensitivity.
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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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The exotic verbena is a plant native to Asia. Its essential oil is traditionally used in dermatitis, pruritus and acne. It is an antiseptic, deodorant and disinfectant.
Main constituents: citral, limonene, α-pinene
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a shrub from the Mediterranean coast. Among the activities of its essential oil we highlight its analgesic action by inhalation and anti-inflammatory.
Main constituents: 1,8-Cineole (41.3%), camphor (14.2%), α-pinene (13.3%).
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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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A Grapefruit (Citrus maxima), also known as Pomelo or Grapefruit in English. It has properties like stimulation of the lymphatic and imonulógico systems. Thus it reduces cellulite and prevents colds and flu.
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean. Its name comes from the Latin "salvare", conveying the importance attributed a long time to this plant. Its essential oil regulates the menstrual cycle and reduces fluid retention. It also has antibacterial properties, being used to relieve sore throats and to clean wounds and infected ulcers. It is used in cosmetics as it reduces excessive sweating and is optimal for oily skins.
Major constituents: cis-thione (25.9%), camphor (20%).
PRECAUTIONS IN USE:
Avoid using this essential oil during pregnancy as it can stimulate the uterine muscles. Contains tuiona, a compound with neurotoxic effects. If you suffer from epilepsy do not use this essential oil as it may promote epileptic seizures.