Each essential oil is unique and has particular active ingredients and therefore characteristic associated properties making it possible to fight against many ailments. If you are looking for an essential oil with very specific properties, you are in the right place!
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Glossary of properties of essential oils
Acaricide: which kills mites
Hormonal action: which has an action on the hormonal system (regulation, stimulation, inhibition, etc.)
Analgesic: which inhibits the sensation of pain
Local anesthetic: which reversibly blocks the transmission of pain along the nerves
Analgesic: which reduces pain
Anthelmintic: which is used against intestinal parasites (wormer)
Anti-emetic: which has an action against nausea
Anti-infectious: which kills a large number of organisms, bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.
Anti-inflammatory: which fights against inflammation
Anti-oxidant: which fights against the oxidation of other chemical substances
Antiasthenic: who fights against fatigue
Anticatarrhal: which helps eliminate respiratory secretions
Anticoagulant: which helps to thin the blood and limit its coagulation; This helps prevent the appearance of blood clots
Antifungal: which helps eliminate fungi responsible for infections
Antihemorrhagic: which stops bleeding
Antihistamine: which fights against the secretion and action of histamine, the molecule responsible for allergic reactions
Antinociceptive: which inhibits the perception of pain
Antiparasitic: which kills parasites of all kinds (lice, fleas, moths, etc.)
Antiplethoric: which combats the overabundance of blood or others throughout the body or in specific parts.
Antiprotozoal: which kills parasites called protozoa responsible for various diseases such as malaria, sleeping sickness, etc.
Antipruritics: which calms and eliminates pruritus, i.e. itchy skin
Antiseptic: which disinfects and eliminates all traces of bacteria or viruses
Antiviral: which kills viruses
Anxiolytic: which calms and soothes anxiety
Aperitif: which stimulates the appetite
Aphrodisiac: which stimulates sexual desire
Astringent: which tones and tightens skin tissues
Aquaretic: which helps eliminate excess water present in the body
B
Bactericidal: which kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic: which prevents the development and proliferation of bacteria
Balsamic: which calms inflamed mucous membranes
Bechique: which acts against cough
C
Carminative: which causes the expulsion of intestinal gas
Cholagogue: which facilitates the evacuation of bile from the gallbladder to the intestine
Choleretic: which promotes the production of bile by the liver
Healing: which promotes healing
Cortison-like: which mimics the action of cortisone in the body
D
Decongestant: which helps remove congestion in the body (fluidifies the circulation of lymph, blood or other, etc.)
Digestive: which promotes digestion
Diuretic: which increases the secretion of a fluid
Draining: which facilitates the flow of a liquid
E
Emmenagogue: which causes or regulates the menstrual cycle
Eupeptic: which promotes digestion
Expectorant: which facilitates expectoration, that is to say the evacuation of respiratory secretions
F
Fibrinolytic: which promotes the dissolution of a blood clot
G
Galactagogue: which promotes milk secretion
H
Hemostatic: which stops bleeding
Hepatoprotective: which protects the liver
Hormone-like: which mimics the action of hormones in the body
Hypocholesterolemic: which helps reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood
Hypotensive: which helps lower blood pressure and therefore blood pressure
I
Immunomodulatory: which stimulates or slows down the reactions of the immune system
Immunostimulant: which stimulates the immune system
Insect repellent: which keeps insects away
Insecticide: which kills insects
L
Laxative: which accelerates intestinal transit
Lipolytic: which promotes the breakdown of fats
Litholytic: which can dissolve gallstones
M
Mucolytic: which fluidifies and promotes the evacuation of respiratory secretions
Musculotropic: which has an action on the muscle
N
Neurotonic: which stimulates the nervous system and calms an anxious state
Neurotropic: which has an action on the nervous system
O
Estrogen-like: which mimics the action of estrogen in the body
P
Phlebotonics: increase the tone of the vein walls and facilitate blood circulation
R
Skin regenerative: which protects the skin and promotes the synthesis of skin cells
S
Sedative: which soothes, relaxes and promotes sleep
Spasmolytic (or antispasmodic): which removes spasms, involuntary muscle contractions
Stomachic: which promotes digestion
U
Uterotonic: which increases the tone of the muscles of the uterus
V
Vasodilator: which promotes the dilation of the vessels, that is to say the increase in their diameter and therefore better blood circulation
Vasoconstrictor: which promotes the constriction of the vessels, that is to say the reduction of their diameter and therefore tones the blood circulation
The properties of essential oils in detail
Analgesic
Which essential oils have analgesic properties?
Many times you felt pain... Whether in the head, stomach, back, each pain was persistent and deserved to be taken care of quickly. Different activities of essential oils are useful for reducing or completely inhibiting pain; we speak of analgesic, analgesic and local anesthetic activity.
Spasmolytic
Which essential oils have spasmolytic properties?
Who hasn't felt certain muscles contract without even being able to control them? The bronchi, the stomach, the intestine… These famous cramps which sometimes make us writhe in pain and even wake us up in the middle of the night! Essential oils are known for their antispasmodic properties.
Antibacterial
Which essential oils have antibacterial properties?
Bacteria, so tiny and yet so strong at the same time! There are good bacteria, those that wish us good and then the bad ones and these it is better to eliminate immediately before they multiply. Many essential oils are effective in killing them and preventing their development.
Mucolytic
Which essential oils have mucolytic properties?
The nose, the mouth, the bronchi, the sinuses… everything is connected and depending on the season everything can be blocked! Mucus builds up and becomes denser. To thin it out and expel it from the body, certain essential oils are effective. The elimination of mucus also results in the elimination of any pathogenic germs present inside.
Healing skin
Which essential oils have skin healing properties?
Have you cut yourself while pruning your rose bushes, suffered a wound from a fall, or burned yourself while preparing delicious meals? Thanks to essential oils and their anti-inflammatory and skin regenerating properties, your wounds will heal more quickly. No more infections, blisters and ugly scars!
Digestive
Which essential oils have digestive properties?
Against digestive disorders, there are many interesting activities of essential oils. Spasmolytic, they act on the smooth muscles of the stomach. Cholagogues and choleretics, they will act on the production and secretion of bile. Anti-nausea or anti-emetic, essential oils will fight against nausea.
Anti-inflammatory
Which essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties?
Essential oils have a special place in the fight against inflammation represented by all of the body's reactions in response to attacks suffered. Whether it is inflammation of the muscles, skin, bladder, bronchi, essential oils act effectively through our immune system.
Anxiolytic
Which essential oils have anxiolytic properties?
Who has never felt stress? For whom does this state transform into anxiety or even anguish? At the first signs (sweating, feeling in the stomach, increased heart rate, etc.), it is important to react. When stress becomes unbearable, there are many effective essential oils for their calming and relaxing actions.
Circulatory
Which essential oils have circulatory properties?
A poor circulation is the cause of many inconveniences. Do you have high blood pressure? Do you suffer from varicose veins or heavy legs? Essential oils are there to help you combat these disorders. Thanks to their tonic or vasodilator properties, regain good blood and lymphatic circulation!
Hypo-allergenic
Which essential oils have antiallergic properties?
To help fight allergies, there are many essential oils with interesting properties. Antihistamines, they will block the mechanisms responsible for allergic reactions. Antiallergic, they will help reduce allergic symptoms and thus clear the airways and limit itching or redness.
Immunostimulant
Which essential oils have immunostimulating properties?
But what does our immune system do? Here he is taking a vacation and it's not the time: fatigue is accumulating, the viruses are counterattacking, in short, nothing is going well! Don't worry, even if he's silent, he's watching over you. However, certain essential oils can give it a little boost through their immunostimulating action, by strengthening the insufficient responses of our body using different mechanisms.
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Bibliography
Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.
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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.
La Compagnie des Sens and its teams do not encourage self-medication. The information and advice provided comes from a reference bibliographic database (books, scientific publications, etc.). They are given for information purposes, or to suggest avenues for reflection: they should in no case replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, and cannot engage the liability of the Compagnie des Sens.