Ajowan, also known as Indian thyme, has powerful antibacterial, antiparasitic, antifungal and antiviral properties in its essential oil form. It is indicated for serious infections of all kinds. It is an all-round tonic. Updated 27 January 2024
Known for its diuretic and circulatory properties, Atlas Cedar EO is used to treat cellulite and water retention. It also has mucolytic and expectorant properties due to its high ketone content. The same high ketone content makes it neurotoxic and abortifacient in high doses, so it is not recommended for pregnant women, children or sensitive individuals. It should not be taken orally. Updated 16 January 2024
An excellent antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agent, it can be used for skin, mouth and digestive problems. Its mucolytic and expectorant properties make it useful for bronchitis. As an analgesic, it relieves muscular, joint and neuralgic pain. It is also said to restore confidence and courage and stimulate concentration and memory. Updated 17 January 2024
Bay Rum Tree Essential Oil (Pimenta racemosa) is best known for its stimulating effect on the scalp and hair growth. It should be used very diluted due to its high phenolic content. Updated 27 January 2024
Bergamot essential oil is a great source of joy and lightness. It is particularly recommended for the anxious and depressed. Be careful as the undiluted version is highly photosensitive. Updated 16 January 2024
Bitter orange essential oil is known for its calming and nerve-balancing properties. It helps people who are anxious, sad or tired, or who suffer from loneliness or lack of affection. Its antispasmodic properties are useful for spasms of all kinds, especially those of an emotional nature, as well as for heart problems. It also has a powerful action on the skin, regenerating skin cells in all kinds of dermatological conditions. Updated 16 January 2024
Black Pepper Essential Oil (Piper nigrum) relieves muscle, joint and dental pain. It is also effective against cellulite, oedema, heavy legs and lymphatic congestion. Botanical characteristics
Blue peppermint essential oil is interesting for its mucolytic and lipolytic properties. It is therefore indicated for all respiratory catarrhal diseases and cellulite. It should be used with caution due to the large amount of ketones it contains. Updated 17 January 2024
Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that may be beneficial for acne-prone skin. The anti-inflammatory properties of blue tansy essential oil may also help to reduce the formation of dark spots, heal acne scars and skin damage, and promote a more even skin tone. Botanical characteristics
Blue-leaved mallee (Eucalyptus polybractea): The oil of choice for treating gynaecological or urinary tract viral infections (on prescription). Updated 17 January 2024
In skin care, it is the perfect ingredient for acne, problem skin, minor wounds and burns. In aromatherapy, niaouli oil is stimulating, improves concentration and is a tonic. It also helps with anxiety, lethargy and depression. Botanical characteristics
It is mainly used externally for inflammatory skin and joint conditions, where it is extremely effective. It should not be confused with true lavender. Lavender aspic EO contains camphor (particularly certain chemotypes from Portugal) and should therefore be used with caution. Updated 29 January 2024
Cajeput essential oil is related to niaouli. It has expectorant and anti-catarrhal properties and is useful for bronchitis and sinusitis. It is also useful for skin infections such as herpes, chickenpox and shingles. Like niaouli, it can help prevent burns caused by radiotherapy. Updated 29 January 2024
Celery (Apium graveolens L.): It is an important essential oil for food and drug detoxification, particularly due to its phthalide content. It is one of the few essential oils that is effective against skin blemishes. Updated 16 January 2024
A very mild essential oil, although it does contain ketones.
Chinese cinnamon essential oil is very powerful. Its excellent antifungal and anti-infective properties make it particularly effective in the treatment of all types of infection (respiratory, gynaecological, intestinal). However, it must be used with great care, as its dermocaustic properties and hepatotoxicity in high doses make it a tricky plant to use. Updated 16 January 2024
Clary Sage is an important essential oil for female disorders and is particularly effective for amenorrhoea, pre-menopause and menopause, and for regulating menstrual flow. It should be used with caution in hormone dependent conditions. Updated 29 January 2024
Clove essential oil is known for its antiseptic and analgesic effects on the mouth, teeth and digestive tract in general. It is an important essential oil. It should be used with caution and in very small quantities as it is highly dermocaustic and hepatotoxic in the long term. Updated 17 January 2024
Cloves and their main constituents have antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anticancer and anaesthetic properties. They also have insecticidal, mosquito repellent, aphrodisiac and antipyretic properties. Botanical characteristics
Coriander essential oil is widely used to relieve digestive problems by stimulating the secretion of gastric juices. As a mental and physical stimulant, it helps relieve mental fatigue and asthenia. It is also said to have anti-algic and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to relieve joint crises. Its antiviral and antibacterial properties mean it can be used to treat respiratory, urinary and digestive infections. Updated 16 January 2024
Known for its decongestant properties, Cypress EO is widely used to treat circulatory problems such as haemorrhoids, varicose veins, heavy legs and oedema. Thanks to alpha-pinene, it can improve blood circulation in the lower limbs in cases of venous insufficiency and even act on varicose veins. It is known to regulate the autonomic nervous system and limit uncontrolled reactions such as those caused by bladder contractions. It is therefore a valuable ally in the fight against nocturnal enuresis in children and adolescents. In fact, Cypress EO decongests the bladder and its soothing properties can help reduce anxiety in children who wet the bed. Updated 17 January 2024
An important essential oil in aromachology, it is rarely used in general aromatherapy due to its high cost, but it is very useful for dermatoses and mature skin, even in small doses. Updated 29 January 2024
Dill (Anethum graveolens L.): A major plant for the liver and kidneys, beware of its high ketone content, even if these are mild. Updated 16 January 2024
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): For digestive problems such as slow digestion, flatulence, nausea and stomach cramps. Also used to reduce appetite, eliminate fat cells, detoxify the body and stimulate circulation. Botanical characteristics
