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Do not use for massage.
| ESSENTIAL OIL | PROPERTIES | INTERNAL USE | MASSAGE | DIFFUSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | stimulating, euphoric, tonic, digestive | excellent | absolutely not | a little bit in combination |
| Lemon | antiseptic, stimulating, regulating | excellent | absolutely not | excellent |
| Clove | analgesic, antiseptic, dynamizing | excellent | absolutely not | absolutely not |
| Mandarin | brings peace | good | absolutely not | excellent |
| Savory | anti-infectious, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-asthenic |
excellent | absolutely not | absolutely not |
Do not use for diffusion.
| ESSENTIAL OIL | PROPERTIES | INTERNAL USE | MASSAGE | DIFFUSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cistus | anti-hemorrhagic, cicatrizing, antiwrinkle | average | excellent | absolutely not |
| Helichrysum | anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant | excellent | excellent | absolutely not |
| Marjoram | gastric stimulant, appetite-regulating, immuno-stimulant for ear, nose and throat disorders | excellent | good | absolutely not |
| Niaouli | anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant, anti-spasmodic | good | excellent | absolutely not |
Do not use internally.
| ESSENTIAL OIL | PROPERTIES | INTERNAL USE | MASSAGE | DIFFUSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaultheria (wintergreen) | anti-inflammatory | absolutely not | excellent | absolutely not |
| Ylang ylang | tonic, regenerating | absolutely not | excellent | average |
| Vetiver | immuno-stimulant, relaxing, antiseptic | absolutely not | excellent | average |
Multiple use.
| ESSENTIAL OIL | PROPERTIES | INTERNAL USE | MASSAGE | DIFFUSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dill | stimulating, anti-spasmodic, tonic to the mind | excellent | average | average |
| Basil | liver decongestant, stomach cramps, sedative, calming for the nervous system | excellent | average | average |
| Ceylon citronella | anti-inflammatory, insecticide | average | excellent | excellent |
| Cypress | decongestant, vasoconstrictor, cicatrizing, anti-tussive, mucolytic, anti-spasmodic, neurotonic, balancing effect on the nervous system, menopause | excellent | average | average |
| Eucalyptus globulus | expectorant, decongestant, mucolytic | average | excellent | average |
| Eucalyptus radiata | decongestant, expectorant, anti-infectious | average | excellent | excellent |
| Geranium | cicatrizing, astringent | average | excellent | good |
| Bay laurel | anti-spasmodic, expectorant, neurotonic, brain-stimulating, skin anti-infectious, anti-putrid | excellent | good | average |
| True lavender | calming, brings peace, sedative, anti-inflammatory, cicatrizing | average | excellent | good |
| Lavandin | tonic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, anti-mycotic, releases tension |
average | excellent | average |
| Lemongrass | anti-inflammatory, weight loss | average | excellent | good |
| Peppermint | antiemetic, analgesic, stimulating, neurotonic | excellent | good | good |
| Myrtle | expectorant, anti-tussive, anti-catarrh | good | excellent | good |
| Bitter orange blossom ( neroli ) | tonic, stress-relieving | average | excellent | good |
| Bitter orange | spasmolytic, anti-infectious, cell regeneration, circulation | excellent | excellent | average |
| Ravintsara | anti-infectious, antiviral, neurotonic, stimulating, balancing, releases tension | good | excellent | good |
| Rosemary | mucolytic, expectorant, circulatory and muscular tonic | good | excellent | excellent |
| Sandalwood (white Indian) | antiseptic, cicatrizing, anti-inflammatory, relaxing, aphrodisiac | good | good | average |
| Siberian fir | respiratory decongestant, anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, purifies the air | average | average | excellent |
| Thyme | anti-infectious, immuno-stimulant, anti-tussive, fortifying, neurotonic, psychic stimulant |
excellent | good | average |
Note:
You should use caution when using essential oils, because they are extremely powerful even though they are of natural origin.
Many essential oils are falsified, so you should pay attention to their origin and production method, because a lot of them are mixed with chemical compounds. Due to the way we use them, essential oils have penetrating properties on our body, and consequently, they can be healing and efficient, and dangerous at the same time.
* Ingestion: either 1 drop or 2 drops on a neutral tablet or in a teaspoon filled with honey (use caution, consult a naturopath if you are unfamiliar with essential oils.)
* Diffusion: never diffuse more than 15 minutes at a time.
* In a bath: don’t pour an essential oil directly into the water (insoluble in water, risk of unpleasant or dangerous skin contact): dilute it beforehand in a small amount of oil (sweet almond for example) or another miscible liquid.
* Massage: a few drops mixed with a carrier oil (sesame, coconut, mustard, hazelnut, macadamia nut...).
Bibliography: (Collection aromathérapie-Les huiles essentielles-MDB Editions)
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Translated by Stéphanie BOSCO
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