Barbara Brown
CONTINUED - HOW ESSENTIAL OILS WORK
Number 5 Alcohols: The names of these constituents end in -ol. Borneol is found in lavandin; cintronellol is in rose; linalol is in rosewood; a-terpineol and terpinen-4-ol are in melaleua; and lavandulol is in lavender. Alcohols are also found in eucalyptus and fennel oils, as well as many more. Alcohols are energizing, cleansing, antiseptic, antiviral and have a sweet floral aroma.
Number 6 Ethers: This constituent form is not as common in essential oils as others like terpenes, alcohols, or ketones. The names of these constituents end in -ole, -cin or -ether. Examples of ethers are anethole, in fennel and anise; estragole, in nutm,eg; and eugenol methyl ester found in some melaleuca species. Ethers are balancing and calming, help release emotions and have an antidepressant effect.
Number 7: Aldehydes: The names of these constituents end in -al or -aldehyde. Benzoic aldehyde is found in onycha; cinnamaldehyde, in cassia; citral, in lemongrass; cuminal, in cumin; neral, in melissa; and phellandral, in eucalyptus dives. The aldehyde octanal is in rose, lavender, and citrus oils. Decanal is found in coriander, lemongrass, and mandarin oils. Aldehydes are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cooling, and have strong aromas. They can also be calming to the nervous system, emotional stress relievers, and blood pressure reducers.
Number 8 Ketones: A strong, distinctive odor characterizes ketones. Ketones usually end in -one. Camphor is found in rosemary; fenchone, in fennel; jasmone, in jasmines, pentanone, in myrrh; piperitone, in peppermint; b-thujone, in Idaho tansy; and a-vetivone, in vetiver. Ketones are thought to be calming, with decongesting and analgesic benefits; promote healing (cell regeneration) and cleanse receptor sites.
Information taken from Essential Oils pocket reference 8th edition**
I hope this information is starting to make sense and that you and I will be able to apply this information to our essential oil practices to ensure we are getting the most benefit from their uses.
Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!
Please leave any questions, comments or concerns that you may have below!
CONTINUED - HOW ESSENTIAL OILS WORK
Number 5 Alcohols: The names of these constituents end in -ol. Borneol is found in lavandin; cintronellol is in rose; linalol is in rosewood; a-terpineol and terpinen-4-ol are in melaleua; and lavandulol is in lavender. Alcohols are also found in eucalyptus and fennel oils, as well as many more. Alcohols are energizing, cleansing, antiseptic, antiviral and have a sweet floral aroma.
Number 6 Ethers: This constituent form is not as common in essential oils as others like terpenes, alcohols, or ketones. The names of these constituents end in -ole, -cin or -ether. Examples of ethers are anethole, in fennel and anise; estragole, in nutm,eg; and eugenol methyl ester found in some melaleuca species. Ethers are balancing and calming, help release emotions and have an antidepressant effect.
Number 7: Aldehydes: The names of these constituents end in -al or -aldehyde. Benzoic aldehyde is found in onycha; cinnamaldehyde, in cassia; citral, in lemongrass; cuminal, in cumin; neral, in melissa; and phellandral, in eucalyptus dives. The aldehyde octanal is in rose, lavender, and citrus oils. Decanal is found in coriander, lemongrass, and mandarin oils. Aldehydes are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cooling, and have strong aromas. They can also be calming to the nervous system, emotional stress relievers, and blood pressure reducers.
Number 8 Ketones: A strong, distinctive odor characterizes ketones. Ketones usually end in -one. Camphor is found in rosemary; fenchone, in fennel; jasmone, in jasmines, pentanone, in myrrh; piperitone, in peppermint; b-thujone, in Idaho tansy; and a-vetivone, in vetiver. Ketones are thought to be calming, with decongesting and analgesic benefits; promote healing (cell regeneration) and cleanse receptor sites.
Information taken from Essential Oils pocket reference 8th edition**
I hope this information is starting to make sense and that you and I will be able to apply this information to our essential oil practices to ensure we are getting the most benefit from their uses.
Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!
Please leave any questions, comments or concerns that you may have below!
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