The 6 basic essential oils
Flu - immunity - ENT
Ravintsara essential oil
The plant
Ravintsara is a tree from the Lauraceae family. This is the reason why its leaves resemble those of laurel. This tree grows in Madagascar, a country renowned in the world of aromatherapy. Indeed, thanks to the exceptional biodiversity of this country, the Malagasy enjoy a large number of medicinal plants which they use to make essential oils. However, Ravintsara remains the favorite oil of the Malagasy people. Moreover, its name means “good leaf”.
Benefits of Ravintsara essential oil
Antiviral ++++
Immunostimulant ++++
Broad spectrum antibacterial +++
Expectorant +++
Ravintsara, the best essential oil in case of...Viral ENT epidemic, Flu
Dermal :
3 drops of Ravintsara to distribute in the lower back, along the spine and on the thorax, 4 to 5 times a day, until improvement.
Oral route:
1 drop of Ravintsara in a teaspoon of honey or olive oil or on sugar, 4 times a day, until improvement.
Immune strengthening - prevention
Dermal :
3 drops on the wrists.
Airway :
Breathe deeply from the bottle, for prevention, once a day during the entire risk period.
Nausea - breathlessness - migraines
Peppermint essential oil
The plant
Peppermint comes from a hybridization of Mentha spicata and Mentha aquatica. A perennial plant with square, hairy stems, mint has opposite dark green leaves and small reddish or purplish flowers. Already used in the pharmacopoeia of ancient Egypt, mint has tonic and stimulating properties. Its essential oil is obtained by distillation of the flowering aerial part. The yield is approximately 0.50%.
Benefits of Peppermint essential oil
Local analgesic +++
Invigorating and stimulating +++
Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal ++
Antispasmodic++
Anti-inflammatory++
Peppermint, the best essential oil in case of...Bad Breath
Oral route:
1 drop on a neutral tablet to let melt in the mouth. As soon as necessary.
Painful aftermath of the holiday
Oral route:
1 drop under tongue.
Dermal :
1 drop of Peppermint to dilute in vegetable oil and massage onto the temples, as soon as necessary.
Migraine
Dermal :
2 drops of Peppermint in a vegetable oil massage on the temples and forehead, as soon as necessary. (Watch your eyes!)
Itching - hyperactivity - lice
True Lavender essential oil (or Fine Lavender)
The plant
Lavender has a high yield, ranging from 5 to 10%. True Lavender, also called Officinal Lavender, is a plant that we all know and which is part of the collective imagination when we talk about the South of France. It is one of the best known and most used essential oils.
It grows in more or less compact tufts of stems of a characteristic gray-green color, contrasting perfectly with the purple-blue flowers.
Benefits of True Lavender essential oil
Calming, sedative +++
Spasmolytic +++
Analgesic +++
Hypotensive +++
True Lavender, the best essential oil in case of...Itching
Dermal :
2 drops on the affected area as many times as necessary.
Hyperactivity (for children)
Inhaled:
Breathe directly above the bottle, slowly and deeply, and repeat as many times as necessary.
Lice
Dermal :
Add 1 drop to a small amount of shampoo each time you wash.
Acne - fungal infections - wounds
Tea Tree essential oil (or Tea Tree)
The plant
The Tea Tree, also called Arbre à Thé, is a tree native to Australia belonging to the botanical family of Myrtaceae which can reach approximately 7 m. The fruits of the tea tree are small seeds grouped in the form of capsules and its flowers are particularly fragrant.
The name of this tree is misleading because it must be understood that the tea tree has nothing to do with the tea plant. Its leaves will never be used in the preparation of any infusion!
Benefits of Tea Tree essential oil
Broad spectrum antibacterial +++
Broad spectrum antifungal +++
Antiviral +++
Immunostimulant +++
Tea Tree, the best essential oil in case of...Acne
Dermal :
1 pure drop on each pimple, morning and evening after washing your face, until the acne disappears.
Mycoses (skin, nails, feet, etc.)
Dermal :
1 pure drop on the mycosis, morning and evening after having thoroughly cleaned the affected area.
Wound
Dermal :
1 pure drop on the wound, 3 times a day until the wound disappears.
Motion sickness - Nausea - Overweight
Lemon essential oil
The plant
Originally from Argentina, Lemon is one of the most used fruits in natural medicine. It comes from a small shrub sensitive to frost. Its leaves are leathery and its flowers are very fragrant. The essence is obtained by cold expression of the outer part of the fruit peel. We practice 2 harvests per year: one in summer for the fruit and one in winter for the juice and essential oil. It takes approximately 3,000 lemons to obtain 1L of essential oil (essence). This essence is the most consumed essential oil in the world.
Benefits of Lemon essential oil
Antibacterial +++
Hypolipidemic ++
Antinausea++
Hepatic detoxifier, hepatoprotective ++
Lemon, the best essential oil in case of...Nausea, motion sickness
Oral route:
1 drop on a support to let melt in the mouth, 2 to 3 times during the journey.
Appetite suppressant
Oral route:
1 to 2 drops on a neutral tablet to melt in the mouth, 1 to 3 times a day at the start of a meal.
Aches - Tendinitis - Muscle pain
Wintergreen essential oil (or Wintergreen)
The plant
Gaultheria, also called Wintergreen, is a small plant in the Ericaceae family measuring less than fifteen centimeters high. It grows in Nepal, China, but also in North America. This plant produces red berries over a period from October to March. The Inuit have always used it: they chew the leaves to reduce fever and soothe pain.
Benefits of Wintergreen essential oil
Anti-inflammatory +++
Analgesic +++
Anti-spasmodic++
Odorous Wintergreen, the best essential oil in case of...Body aches
Dermal :
Cutaneously, gently massage 2 drops in 8 drops of vegetable oil onto the affected area, 4 times a day, until improvement.
Muscle tear, pain
Dermal :
Cutaneously, gently massage 2 drops in 8 drops of vegetable oil onto the affected area, 4 times a day, until improvement.
Tendonitis
Dermal :
2 drops of HE in 8 drops of vegetable oil on the tendon, 4 times a day until improvement.
The essential oils needed for a serious aroma library
Once convinced of the power of essential oils, we encourage you to go further, and to build up a minimalist aroma library, thanks to which you will be able to tackle 80% of your little daily worries. For each essential oil, we present one or more simple uses, for which this HE is the best or among the best.
Sprains - rheumatism - sciatica
Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil
The plant
The Lemon Eucalyptus is a large tree that can measure 50 m high, belonging to the botanical family Myrtaceae. It is not very branched, has evergreen foliage and has light-colored bark with some gray and pink having some folds in places. In humid weather, you can smell a strong scent of lemongrass emanating from its long lanceolate leaves (which end in points). The fruits of this tree are small woody capsules composed of fine seeds.
Benefits of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil
Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic ++++
Insect repellent and acaricide +++
Antifungal +++
Antispasmodic +++
Lemon Eucalyptus, the best essential oil in case of...Sprain, strain
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, massage 3 to 4 times a day on the painful area.
Rheumatism
Dermal :
2 drops in 8 drops of vegetable oil, massage 3 to 4 times a day on the painful area.
Sciatica
Dermal :
2 drops in 8 drops of vegetable oil (St. John's Wort oily macerate for example) on the painful area, 3 to 4 times a day on the painful area.
Stress - Anxiety - Oily skin
Petit Grain Bigarade essential oil
The plant
The sour orange tree (or bitter orange tree) is a tree of the Rutaceae family with thorny branches and alternate, persistent and leathery leaves of a brilliant green. Its flowers are white and its fruit is a bitter and acidic citrus fruit called bigarade (or bitter orange). It is a fruit unfit for consumption, smaller and darker than the sweet orange, with a thick and rough peel and acrid and acidic pulp. It is a tree widespread in the Mediterranean climate. Bitter orange is also the origin of Neroli essential oil, obtained by distilling its flowers.
Benefits of Petit Grain Bigarade essential oil
Antispasmodic +++
Anti-infectious ++
Nervous rebalancing ++
Analgesic +
Petit Grain Bigarade, the best essential oil in case of...Stress, Anxiety
In broadcast:
Pour the number of drops indicated on the instructions. Broadcast in blocks of 30 minutes maximum.
Inhalation:
1 drop on the wrists to inhale deeply, 3 times a day (very rapid effect).
Oily skin
Dermal :
1 to 2 drops in day cream or Jojoba oil. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.
Cold - Wet cough - Sinusitis
Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil
The plant
Eucalyptus Radiata is a tree native to Australia that measures 30 to 50 meters high. It appreciates drained soils as well as subtropical heights. It grows on the New South Wales tablelands and coastal regions of the South East. Its gray bark comes off the trunk in long ribbons, and its young branches are green in color. Its essential oil, extracted from its rounded or lanceolate leaves, brings a fresh and minty note. The Australian Aborigines use the fresh leaves to dress their wounds.
Benefits of Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil
Expectorant and mucolytic ++++
Bactericidal and antifungal +++
Antiviral +++
Anti-inflammatory++
Eucalyptus Radiata, the best essential oil in case of...Common cold
Oral route:
2 drops under the tongue or in herbal tea 4 times a day for 2 days.
Inhaled:
1 deep breath directly above the opened bottle, 4 to 6 times a day.
Sinusitis
Inhaled:
After washing your nose with sea water, breathe in 2 pure drops placed on a tissue, 5 times a day, until improvement.
Fatty cough
Dermal :
1 drop of HE in 4 drops of vegetable oil, on the thorax and upper back, 4 times a day for 5 days.
Warts - Gastroenteritis - Intestinal worms
Cinnamon essential oil
The plant
Originally from China, this evergreen tree, with simple leaves, gives very branched clusters of whitish, regular flowers with 6 petals. It likes rain, high temperatures and rich, light soils. Its bark is thick and rough, and gives rise to its essential oil, well known for its warm and sweet smell used in cooking, perfumery and aromatherapy for its powerful broad-spectrum anti-infectious properties. Cinnamon essential oil has another particularity: it is one of the rare oils to be denser than water.
Benefits of Cinnamon essential oil
Major anti-infectious ++++
Antiparasitic ++++
Invigorating and stimulating ++
Antispasmodic +
Cinnamon, the best essential oil in case of...Warts
Dermal :
1 pure drop on the wart twice a day, protecting the surrounding skin with nail polish. During 3 weeks.
Infectious diarrhea (Turista, Gastroenteritis)
Oral route:
1 drop on a neutral tablet 4 times a day until improvement, not more than 5 days.
Intestinal worms
Oral route:
1 drop on a neutral tablet 4 times a day until improvement, not more than 5 days.
Herpes - Shingles - Bronchitis
Niaouli essential oil
The plant
Originally from Madagascar, the Niaouli is an evergreen tree around fifteen meters high. It is found both in swamps and at more than 1,000 meters of altitude. It resists fire very well thanks to its thick bark formed of 10 to 20 superimposed layers. Its leaves are dark green, very tapered and exhale their perfume as soon as they are crushed to release a fresh, balsamic smell. Its flowers have many yellow stamens, long and pointed, which birds love and bees make excellent honey.
Benefits of Niaouli essential oil
Antibacterial, antiviral +++
Anti-inflammatory +
Expectorant, mucolytic +
Niaouli, the best essential oil in case of...Herpes
Dermal :
2 pure drops (or 50% dilution in a vegetable oil) on herpes, 6 times a day until it disappears.
Shingles
Dermal :
2 pure drops on the affected area, 6 times a day until disappearing
Bronchitis
Orally:
2 drops on a neutral tablet, 3 times a day for 5 days.
Cutaneously:
Dilute 1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, massage onto the wrists, solar plexus and soles of the feet.
Burn - sunburn - stings
Lavender Aspic essential oil
The plant
Member of the large Lavender family, widely represented in essential oils, Aspic Lavender is a variety that grows in the South of France and in Spain. It is particularly sensitive to cold, meaning that it is only found at low altitude (below 800m). Its low yield (between 0.5 and 0.8%) makes it generally more expensive than other lavenders.
Benefits of Lavender Aspic essential oil
Cutaneous analgesic +++
Antibacterial, antifungal +++
Neurotonic++
Anti-inflammatory++
Healing +
Lavender Aspic, the best essential oil in case of...Burns, sunburns
Dermal :
1 to 5 drops on the burn every 1/4 hour after the burn appears then 3 times a day until it disappears.
Sun burn
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil applied to the sunburn.
Insect stings, bites
Dermal :
1 pure drop on the pimple or affected area, as quickly as possible after the sting appears. To be renewed every 1/4 hour, if necessary.
Mouth ulcer - Concentration - Dental problems
Noble Laurel essential oil
The plant
The Noble Laurel is a small perennial shrub belonging to the Lauraceae family. It is present in much of southern Europe and the Middle East. This plant is well known for having crowned the head of Julius Caesar. In Rome, it was also used to crown the winners of great games. The name of this plant gives rise to the winner of a competition and by extension to the name of the baccalaureate. It is therefore not for nothing that Noble Laurel essential oil is the specialist for self-confidence and concentration.
Benefits of Noble Laurel essential oil
Nervous balancing +++
Mucolytic and expectorant +++
Anti-infectious +++
Analgesic +++
Laurel Noble, the best essential oil in case of...Canker sore
Dermal :
1 pure drop on the canker sore 3 times a day until it disappears.
Concentration, Exam preparation
Inhalation:
1 drop on the inside of each wrist then breathe deeply.
Oral problems (other than decay)
Oral route:
15 drops in 9.5 mL of Sesame oil. Apply 1 to 2 drops of the mixture directly to the gums up to 2 times a day for up to 5 days.
Insomnia - neuralgia - teething
Roman Chamomile essential oil
The plant
Roman Chamomile is a white flower from the Starflower family, growing easily on dry and sandy soils. It takes its name from the Greek "earth" and "apple", some species having a smell of damaged apple. It is also known by these names: Chamomile Noble, Chamaemelum nobile or Anthemis Nobilis. Its low yield (less than 1%), the fact that it grows in Europe, and its powerful properties make it a luxury essential oil.
Benefits of Roman Chamomile essential oil
Calming, relaxing ++++
Powerful antispasmodic +++
Anti-inflammatory +++
Analgesic +++
Roman Chamomile, the best essential oil in case of...Insomnia
Inhalation:
1 drop to the upper corner of the pillow, or on a tissue placed on the bedside table.
In broadcast:
Diffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.
Dermal :
1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, massage on the solar plexus and/or soles of the feet.
Neuralgia
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of a vegetable oil then apply to the area, 3 times a day.
Teething
Dermal :
1 drop in 1 teaspoon (2 mL) of vegetable oil then massage the painful gum gently with your fingertip with this mixture.
Bruises - Sprain - Scars
Italian Helichrysum essential oil
The plant
As its name suggests, Italian Helichrysum comes from Italy. Better known in our regions under the name of immortelle, this plant grows in dense clumps on the sandy soil of the seaside and flourishes particularly in Corsica, Sardinia but also in the Landes and on the island of Noirmoutier. With an average yield at distillation (between 0.8 and 1.2%), this plant is difficult to cultivate and harvest, which explains its relatively high cost.
Benefits of H essential oilitalian elichrysum
Anti hematoma ++++
Healing +++
Draining and circulatory +++
Italian helichrysum, the best essential oil in case of...Blue
Dermal :
a few pure drops on the affected area, 5 times a day until the blue disappears.
Sprain
Dermal :
3 pure drops on the sprain, after having cooled it with an ice pack, once a day, until the sprain disappears.
Scar
Dermal :
2 pure drops on the affected area, twice a day until healing.
Diabetes - Eczema - Wrinkles
Rosat Geranium essential oil
The plant
Rosat Geranium (also called Fragrant Geranium) is a plant native to southern Africa, today mainly cultivated in Madagascar, Guinea and Algeria. Unlike other plants, its use in aromatherapy seems quite recent since no trace of its use in antiquity is known. The first distillations seem to have been carried out in the first half of the 19th century for perfumers. This essential oil is obtained by distillation of the aerial part, picked shortly before flowering. Its yield varies between 0.15 and 0.33%.
Benefits of Rosat Geranium essential oil
Astringent tonic +++
Anti-infectious ++
Antifungal +++
Anti-inflammatory++
Geranium Rosat, the best essential oil in case of...Eczema
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil on affected areas, twice a day until improvement.
Diabetes, hypoglycemia
Oral route:
1 drop on a neutral tablet 2 to 3 times a day for 3 weeks. Take a break for a week before starting again if necessary.
Wrinkles
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil on the affected areas, 2 times a day, for up to 3 weeks.
Sexual obsession - Stress - Hypertension
Shell Marjoram essential oil
The plant
A perennial plant from eastern regions, Shell Marjoram fears cold and stony soils. In our climates, it is an annual plant that grows in clumps with dense foliage, reaching a height of approximately 50 cm. Its oil is obtained by distillation of the aerial parts of the plant, collected just before flowering. The low yield of this distillation (around 0.3%) explains the relatively high price of the essential oil.
Benefits of Shelled Marjoram essential oil
Calming, anxiolytic ++++
Anti-infectious, anti-bacterial +++
Neurotonic +++
Analgesic ++
Marjoram with Shells, the best essential oil in case of...Sexual obsession
Dermal :
1 pure drop on the solar plexus.
Stress
Inhaled:
1 pure drop on the wrists to inhale deeply, 3 times a day, until improvement.
In broadcast:
Pour the number of drops indicated on the instructions. Broadcast in blocks of 30 minutes maximum.
Hypertension
Dermal :
1 drop on the inside of the wrists, and take deep breaths. Medical monitoring is obviously essential.
Dull hair - Hypertension - Female libido
Complete Ylang Ylang essential oil
The plant
Ylang Ylang is a tree belonging to the Anonaceae family, native to Madagascar and the Comoros and meaning the “flower of flowers”. This tree measures between 15 and 20 m high and produces flowers in clusters which have a very characteristic smell. Indeed, the main purpose of using Ylang Ylang is to produce essential oil for perfumery, because it has notes similar to those of jasmine or lilac. However, it also has very interesting properties in aromatherapy.
Benefits of Complete Ylang Ylang essential oil
Spasmolytic +++
Sexual tonic +++
Calming++
Sebo-regulating ++
Complete Ylang Ylang, the best essential oil in case of...Dull hair
Dermal :
1 drop in 1 dose of shampoo with each wash.
Hypertension, tachycardia, palpitations
Dermal :
1 drop on the wrists, breathe deeply, as soon as the need arises.
Female libido
Dermal :
1 drop of HE in 4 drops of vegetable oil on the lower spine, twice a day for 10 days (aphrodisiac massage).
Mosquitoes and other insects
Java Lemongrass essential oil
The plant
Lemongrass belongs to the Poaceae family. It is a large aromatic herb in the form of dense tufts with long leaves, measuring up to 2 m high. The plant is sterile and does not flower. The leaves offer a lemony scent reminiscent of summer evenings. The ideal climate for growing Lemongrass is tropical. This plant is native to Sri Lanka and southern India but is now mainly produced in tropical regions of America and Asia.
Benefits of Java Lemongrass essential oil
Anti-inflammatory +++
Repellent +++
Antiseptic, deodorizing, sanitizing +++
Antibacterial ++
Java lemongrass, the best essential oil in case of...Mosquitoes and other insects (ticks, flies, etc.)
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil to apply to exposed parts of the body.
Diffusion :
Pour the number of drops indicated on the diffuser instructions. Broadcast in blocks of 30 minutes maximum.
Sweating - Post-term delivery
Palmarosa essential oil
The plant
Palmarosa is an herb of Indian origin with long, narrow leaves and inflorescences obeying this principle of linearity. From its rhizome, large tender, linear, lanceolate and very aromatic green leaves emerge as soon as they are crushed by hand. The essential oil obtained from the young plant diffuses a sweet woody, balsamic odor, somewhat resembling that of a rose. It will then be very appreciated for all mycotic, scarring and eczematous skin conditions.
Benefits of Palmarosa essential oil
Major broad-spectrum antibacterial +++
Antifungal +++
Spasmolytic +++
Insecticide and insect repellent +
Palmarosa, the best essential oil in case of...Sweat
Dermal :
1 pure drop under each armpit, once a day after a shower, is enough for the whole day.
Post-term delivery (on medical advice only)
Dermal :
2 drops of essential oil in 8 drops of a vegetable oil, massage on the lower back, 3 times a day, for 3 weeks maximum. Take a break for a week before starting again if necessary.
Angina - Sore throat - Pharyngitis
Thyme essential oil in Thujanol
The plant
Thujanol Thyme essential oil is the rarest of thyme essential oils, of very high quality. This specificity is due to its shrub which grows at very high altitude. Indeed, the more sun there is, the more complete the chain of chemical reactions will be to obtain essential oils with very different chemical and therapeutic properties. It is a not very robust, fragile tree, prone to dieback and with small pinkish-white flowers, cultivated with care to obtain its precious essential oil.
Benefits of Thyme essential oil in Thujanol
Liver cell stimulant ++++
Antibacterial +++
Powerful antiviral +++
Warming +++
Neurotonic, nervous rebalancing +++
Thyme in Thujanol, the best essential oil in case of...Angina, sore throat
Oral route:
2 drops mixed with honey in a herbal tea for example, 3 times a day, until the pain disappears.
Dermal :
1 drop in 5 drops of vegetable oil to apply to the neck 3 times a day for 3 to 5 days.
Pharyngitis
Oral route:
2 drops mixed with honey to add to herbal tea for example, or on a neutral tablet, 3 times a day.
Dermal :
1 drop in 5 drops of vegetable oil to apply to the neck 3 times a day for 3 to 5 days.
Hepato-biliary insufficiency - Detox
Rosemary Verbenone essential oil
The plant
There are several essential oils of rosemary, including that of the verbenone chemotype. This comes from a rosemary shrub 1 m to 1.5 m high, native to South Africa. It has a sweeter, warmer and more floral odor than other rosemary essential oils. Its plant is similar to the others: there are pale blue to light lilac flowers grouped in the leaf axils, along the branches.
Benefits of Rosemary Verbenone essential oil
Expectorant, anticatarrhal, mucolytic +++
Liver regenerating, hepatoprotective +++
Antiviral++
Rosemary with Verbenone, the best essential oil in case of...Hepatobiliary insufficiency
Oral route:
1 drop in a teaspoon of honey and let melt in the mouth, 3 times a day, for a maximum of a week.
Detox
Oral route:
2 drops on a neutral tablet, 3 times a day at the end of a meal, ideally for a 3-week course.
Caries - Tooth pain
Clove essential oil
The plant
Yes, clove is a flower! It is actually the dried flower bud of the clove tree, a tree native to Asia and present throughout the Indian Ocean, as well as in the Antilles. A spice used in China since the 2nd century BCE, clove is renowned for its pharmaceutical properties.
The harvest of flower buds takes place twice a year and the distillation of the buds gives one of the highest yields of all essential oils: up to 15%!
Benefits of Clove essential oil
Analgesic +++
Major anti-infectious +++
Broad spectrum antifungal +++
Clove, the best essential oil in case of...Decay
Dermal ;
1 drop pure on the affected area, 5 times a day for 3 days.
Tooth pain
Dermal :
1 drop on a cotton swab soaked in edible vegetable oil. Apply to the painful area.
Difficult digestion - Bloating - Painful periods
Tropical Basil essential oil
The plant
There are over 150 varieties of Basil. In aromatherapy, Tropical Basil (also called Exotic) and Linalool Basil are the best known. Tropical Basil, which interests us here, is native to Vietnam, India or Egypt. It has a powerful odor, linked to its richness in methylchavicol, a molecule also found in Tarragon essential oil whose properties are quite similar.
Benefits of Tropical Basil essential oil
Antispasmodic ++++
Painkiller +++
Anti-infectious
Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic ++
Calming, sedative, relaxing +
Tropical Basil, the best essential oil in case of...Difficult digestion, Bloating
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil massaged on the stomach, following each meal.
Oral route:
1 drop under the pure tongue or on a support following each meal.
Painful periods
Oral route:
1 drop on a neutral tablet
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil massage on the stomach. Repeat every hour until improvement.
Hemorrhoids - Heavy legs - Varicose veins
Pistachio mastic essential oil
The plant
Pistachio Lentisk is a shrub belonging to the botanical family Anacardiaceae that can reach 3 meters high. It is native to the Mediterranean basin and its foliage is always green. The resin extracted by laceration of the bark, called “mastic”, can be chewed to freshen its breath. The yield of Pistachio Mastic is very low, around 150 grams of essential oil per 100 kilos of leaves.
Benefits of Pistachio Lentisque essential oil
Lymphatic decongestant ++++
Venous decongestant ++++
Prostatic decongestant +++
Anti-inflammatory +
Pistachio mastic tree, the best essential oil in case of...Hemorrhoids
Dermal :
1 drop in 19 drops of vegetable oil on the hemorrhoids after the shower and after each bowel movement until they disappear.
Heavy legs
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, massage the legs from bottom to top, morning and evening for a period of 20 days.
Varicose veins
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, massage the legs from bottom to top, morning and evening for a period of 20 days.
Pollen allergy - Respiratory allergy - Skin allergy
Annual Tansy (Blue Chamomile) essential oil
The plant
Annual tansy (Tanacetum annuum L.) also called blue chamomile is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the botanical family Asteraceae and native to the Mediterranean basin. These plants have tall stems and pinnately lobed leaves. The yellow flowers are grouped in bud-shaped flower heads and appear from July to September. The flowers are called hermaphroditic, that is to say they have both pistils and stamens and, in the case of annual tansy, fertilization can take place with the sexual organs of the same flower.
Benefits of Annual Tansy essential oil
Anti-inflammatory ++++
Antihistamine ++++
Antipruritic +++
Hypotensive, calming, sedative ++
Annual Tansy, the best essential oil in case of...Pollen allergy, Respiratory allergy
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil applied to the forearms, twice a day for 7 to 10 days maximum.
Skin allergy
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil applied locally to the itchy area, 3 times a day, until visible improvement.
Prostate congestion - Fatigue - Rheumatism
Scots Pine essential oil
The plant
The Scots Pine is a majestic tree that grows throughout Europe and as far as Siberia. Like the majority of essential oils derived from Conifers, Scots Pine essential oil acts mainly on the respiratory sphere: it clears congested passages and acts against coughs and sinusitis. It is also known for its tonic properties. Finally, when diffused, its fresh and resinous smell is very pleasant and it has notable antiseptic power.
Benefits of Scots Pine essential oil
Expectorant, mucolytic +++
Tonic, neurotonic, stimulating, hypertensive +++
Scots Pine, the best essential oil in case of...Prostate congestion
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil to massage onto the lower abdomen.
Oral: 1 to 2 drops on a neutral tablet or in a spoonful of pumpkin seed oil, twice a day for 5 days.
Fatigue
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil to massage into the lower back, on the kidneys. Reapply morning and noon for a week.
Rheumatism
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, 3 to 4 times a day on the painful area, until improvement.
Cellulite - Oily hair - Dandruff
Atlas Cedar essential oil
The plant
Cedar, whose name means "power" in Arabic, is a tree whose essential oil, obtained by distillation of the wood, has very specific properties. Lipolytic, it will promote the breakdown of fatty substances and will therefore be effective against cellulite and hair problems due to oily, damaged hair....
Benefits of Atlas Cedar essential oil
Lipolytic +++
Venous decongestant
Anti-inflammatory +
Antiviral +
Antibacterial +
Atlas cedar, the best essential oil in case of...Cellulite
Dermal :
2 drops in 8 drops of vegetable oil, apply morning and evening with a massage on the most affected areas. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use and start again if necessary.
Greasy hair
Dermal :
5 drops in a spoonful of vegetable oil on the scalp, massaged, 1 hour before shampooing.
Dandruff
Dermal :
2 drops in a dollop of shampoo, for 4 weeks maximum.
Relaxation - Digestive disorders - Clean the air
Sweet Orange essential oil
The plant
Cultivated in the Mediterranean basin, this tree provides a fruit with orange skin, edible and slightly sweet. The expression of its zest gives an essential oil (essence) with a fresh and fruity aroma, famous for its antiseptic power capable of purifying all living spaces. It is renowned for its calming, soothing and anti-infectious action.
Benefits of Sweet Orange essential oil
Antiseptic, sanitizing ++
Calming, sedative ++
Carminative, stomachic ++
Sweet Orange, the best essential oil in case of...Relaxation
Diffusion :
Pour the number of drops indicated on the diffuser instructions. Diffuse Sweet Orange essential oil in periods of 30 minutes maximum.
Digestive disorders
Oral route:
2 drops on a neutral tablet after a meal.
Clean the air
Diffusion :
Pour the number of drops indicated on the diffuser instructions. Diffuse Sweet Orange essential oil in periods of 30 minutes maximum.
Cut - Nosebleed - Crack
Cistus essential oil
The plant
The Cistus is a shrub of 1 to 2.5 m growing in all directions, in the Mediterranean basin on dry and sunny soils. It has the ability to regenerate easily, even after a fire. It flowers in spring to produce large solitary flowers with 5 crinkled white petals, stained with dark red at their base. It secretes a very aromatic resin called gum or ladanum which liquefies under the effect of heat.
Benefits of Cistus essential oil
Hemostatic +++
Healing +++
Antiviral +++
Calming +++
Cistus, the best essential oil in case of...Cutoff
Dermal :
1 drop on the cut, up to 4 times a day for 5 days.
Nosebleed
Dermal :
2 pure drops on a handkerchief or cloth (be careful not to use linting fabrics) and gently introduce into the nostril concerned, at each time of bleeding.
Crevasse
Dermal :
1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, to apply to the affected areas.
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This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists.
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