Óleo essencial de Verbena Exótica

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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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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Orchid essential oil is known for the rejuvenating and soothing action of the skin due to its antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory and cellular regeneration. It is mainly used in perfumery and cosmetics, characterized by its sweet and soft floral aroma.

The essential oil of Amyris or Sandalwood (Amyris balsamifera), is extracted by the distillation of the wood of this species. Scientific papers reveal that essential oils have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. In the industry it is used as fixative of aromas in perfumery.

Constituents: β-sesquiphellandrene, elemol, 10-γ-eudesmol, γ-eudesmol, valerianol, α-eudesmol, 7-α-eudesmol and β-eudesmol

Frankincense oil (Boswellia carterii), also known by the common name Olibanum, is obtained by the steam distillation of the B. carterri resin.
Among the activities of its essential oil we highlight its anti-inflammatory and astringent action. This oil is used in perfumery and cosmetics, especially in skin care.
Main constituents: Vitamin C, retinoids, ellagic acid and alpha-hydroxy acids
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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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The marjoram (Origanum majorana) is an herbaceous plant, originating in the Mediterranean region. Its essential oil is traditionally considered soothing. It is even used in muscle pain, cramps and sprains.
Main constituents: 4-terpineol, γ-terpinene, linalool.
PRECAUTIONS IN THE USE OF ESSENTIAL OIL OF MANJERONA:
Overuse may cause drowsiness.
Do not use during pregnancy.
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The bergamot, similar to a small orange of yellow color, is cultivated in the region of Calabria. Its name comes from the city of Bergamo in Italy, because it was there that its oil was originally marketed in Europe from Morocco. Bergamot essential oil has been described as having relaxing action in aromatherapy as well as analgesic and neuroprotective capabilities.
Main constituents: Limonene, linalyl acetate, linalool.

PRECAUTIONS IN THE USE OF BERGAMOT ESSENTIAL OIL:
May irritate sensitive skin. May cause photosensitivity.

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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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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.
Main constituents: Limonene.
PRECAUTIONS IN THE USE OF ESSENTIAL ORANGE OIL:
May irritate sensitive skin.
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