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
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
Camomile Matricaria essential oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory that soothes skin allergies. Its healing and decongestant action on the skin acts on a wide range of skin problems. It also has a calming and antispasmodic effect on stress-related gastrointestinal spasms. In particular, it helps to regulate gastric acidity and relieve burning sensations in the stomach. It also regulates female menstruation and relieves pain. Camomile matricaria also acts as an analgesic to relieve headaches, neuralgia and rheumatic pain. Updated 29 January 2024
This essential oil is an essential antiviral and exceptional immune stimulant. It is non-toxic, well tolerated by all and suitable for the whole family. Used to treat a variety of infections, especially viral, it is also an excellent physical and nervous tonic. Updated 16 January 2024
