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Wintergreen Essential Oil
Wintergreen Essential Oil Profile
Botanical: Gaultheria procumbens | Origin: China | Method: Steam Distilled
Characteristics:
A pale yellow or pinkish liquid with an intense sweet-woody, almost fruity odor. It blends well with oregano, mints, thyme, ylang-ylang, narcissus, and vanilla.
Principal Constituents:
These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.
- methyl salicylate (up to 98%)
- formaldehyde
- gaultheriline
Safety:
Methyl salicylate is the main active ingredient in aspirin, and wintergreen has been used for 'sore muscle rubs' for a long time; however, due to these levels it should not be used indiscriminately. It is considered topically irritant and sensitizing, and should never be taken internally without physician oversight.
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Coriander Seed Essential Oil
Coriander Seed Essential Oil Profile
Botanical: Coriandrum sativum | Origin: Russia | Method: Steam Distilled
Characteristics:
A colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, woody-spicy, slightly musky scent. It blends well with clary sage, bergamot, jasmine, frankincense, neroli, petitgrain, citronella, sandalwood, cypress, pine, ginger, cinnamon and other spice oils.
Principal Constituents:
These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.
- linalol
- decylaldehyde
- borneol
- geraniol
- carvone
- anethole
Safety:
Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, nonsensitizing. Stupefying in large doses, use in moderation.
Important Note: The information on EssentialOilExchange.com is only provided for educational purposes, and further research should be done on each essential oil to be assured of its proper usage for each individual. Aromatherapy is not meant to be a replacement for care under a qualified health professional, but should be considered a complimentary modality.
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Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil Profile
Botanical: Mentha piperita | Origin: USA | Method: Steam Distilled
Characteristics:
A pale yellow or greenish liquid with a highly penetrating, grassy-minty camphoraceous odor. It blends well with benzoin, rosemary, marjoram, lemon, eucalyptus, and other mints.
Principal Constituents:
These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.
- menthol
- menthone
- menthyl acetate
- menthofuran
- limonene
- pulegone
- cineol
Safety:
Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration), possible sensitization due to menthol. Use in moderation.
Important Note: The information on EssentialOilExchange.com is only provided for educational purposes, and further research should be done on each essential oil to be assured of its proper usage for each individual. Aromatherapy is not meant to be a replacement for care under a qualified health professional, but should be considered a complimentary modality.
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Juniper Berry Essential Oil
Juniper Berry Essential Oil Profile
Botanical: Juniperus communis | Origin: France | Method: Steam Distilled
Characteristics:
A water-white or pale yellow mobile liquid with a sweet, fresh, woody-balsamic odor. It blends well with vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, mastic, oakmoss, galbanum, elemi, cypress, clary sage, pine, lavender, labdanum, fir needle, rosemary, benzoin, balsam tolu, geranium, and citrus oils.
Principal Constituents:
These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.
- monoterpenes
- pinene
- myrcene
- sabinene
- limonene
- cymene
- terpinene
- thujene
- camphene
Safety:
Non-sensitizing, may be slightly irritating, non-toxic. Stimulates the uterine muscle and should not be used during pregnancy. Should not be used by those with kidney disease due to a possible nephrotoxic effect.
Important Note: The information on EssentialOilExchange.com is only provided for educational purposes, and further research should be done on each essential oil to be assured of its proper usage for each individual. Aromatherapy is not meant to be a replacement for care under a qualified health professional, but should be considered a complimentary modality.
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Chamomile German Essential Oil
Chamomile German Essential Oil Profile
Botanical: Matricaria chamomilla | Origin: England | Method: Steam Distilled
Characteristics:
An inky-blue viscous liquid with a strong, sweetish warm-herbaceous odor. It blends well with lavender, patchouli, rose, benzoin, neroli, bergamot, marjoram, lemon, ylang-ylang, jasmine, clary sage and labdanum.
Principal Constituents:
These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.
- chamazulene
- farnesene
- bisobolol oxide
- enyndicycoether
Safety:
Non-toxic, non-irritant; generally considered baby-safe, but can cause dermatitis in some individuals in concentration.
Important Note: The information on EssentialOilExchange.com is only provided for educational purposes, and further research should be done on each essential oil to be assured of its proper usage for each individual. Aromatherapy is not meant to be a replacement for care under a qualified health professional, but should be considered a complimentary modality.
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