Cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum,
Properties: antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, antinflamatory.
Facial treatment: is not recommended since it can irritate the skin.
Body treatment: muscular relaxant.
In aromatherapy: flu, rheumatism, cough, colds, viral infections, warts, inflammations.
Cedarwood Cedrus atlantica
Properties: antiseptic, antibacterial, astringent, healing, diuretic, expectorant, insect repellent...
Body treatment: tonic oil, for cellulite
Facial treatment: oily skin, astringent.
In aromatherapy: Bronquitis, flu, acne, artritis, relaxing; aphrodisiac.
Citronella Cymbopogon nardus
Properties: antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, antidepressive, febrifuge,
In aromatherapy: insect repellent, deodorant, tonic, stimulant.
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus
Properties: antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, decongesting, diuretic, antirheumatic, febrifuge, insect repellent.
Body treatment: linfatic stimulant
Facial treatment: oily skin, decongesting
In aromatherapy: Bronquitis, cough, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, rheumatic pain, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory; stimulates the respiratory system...
Geranium Pelargonium roseum
Properties: antiseptic, analgesic, antifungal, antinflamatory, antispasmodic, astringent, calming, healing, hepatic stimulant, lymphatic decongestor, sexual tonic, insect repellent.
Body treatment: dry skin, troubled skin, sensible skin.
Facial treatment: oily skin, dry or normal skin, dehydrated or hydrated, sensible, not balanced. Problems of eczema, wrinkles.
In aromatherapy: depression, menstrual pain, diarrhea, diabetes, neuralgia, bleeding, blood circulation problems, eczema, tension.
Jasmine Jasminum officinale
Properties: antidepressive, calming; sexual tonic, tonic for the uterus.
Body treatment: oily skin
Facial treatment: oily skin
In aromatherapy: nervous tensions, depression, menstrual problems, anxiety, laryngitis, lethargy, relaxing.
Ginger Zingiber officinale
Properties: antiseptic, analgesic, expectorant, sexual tonic; digestive stimulant
Body treatment: as a tonic, stimulant.
Facial treatment: is not recommended
In aromatherapy: rheumatism, muscular pain, quebraduras, nausea, diarrhea, alcoholism, digestive problems.
Lavender Lavendula angustifolia
Properties: antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal.
Body treatment: dry skin, oily skin, troubles skin, sensible skin. As a tonic.
Facial treatment: oily skin, dehydrated, hydrated sensible, unbalanced. In cases of dermatitis, acne, psoriasis.
In aromatherapy: burns, inflammations, cuts, dermatitis, fainting, headaches, insomnia, hysteria, migraines, nauseas, tensions, infections, acne, ulcers, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis.
Peppermint Mentha piperita
Properties: antiseptic, analgesic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antinflamatory, antispasmodic, insect repellent
Body treatment: digestive stimulant, decongesting.
Facial treatment: oily skin
In aromatherapy: inflammations, nauseas, indigestion, fever, gases, headaches, migraines, liver problems, arthritis, stimulant; has effect on the respiratory system.
Orange Citrus sinensis
Properties: antiseptic, digestive stimulant, antispasmodic, calming, liver stimulant...
Body treatment: oily skin, tonic
Facial treatment: oily skin, wrinkles
In aromatherapy: depression, anxiety, hysteria, diarrhea, nervisismo, muscular spasms, tonic, sedative and antiseptic.
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
Properties: antiseptic, antifungal, antispasmodic, heart tonic, liver stimulant, diuretic, sexual tonic.
Body treatment: as a tonic, for cellulite
Facial treatment: oily skin, dry skin, for eczema problems and wrinkles
In aromatherapy: muscular pain, headaches, estates of fatigue, rheumatism, infected skin, dandruff, obesity, problems in the column, nervous stimulant, heart and liver tonic, analgesic.
Grapefruit Citrus paradisii
Properties: antiseptic, digestive stimulant, lymphatic decongestor
Body treatment: as a tonic, for cellulite
Facial treatment: oily skin, astringent.
In aromatherapy: tonic, obesity, liver or kidney problems, migraines, depression.
Ylang ylang Cananga odorata
Properties: antiseptic, antideppresiveo, anti-inflammatory, calming, antispasmodic, sexual tonic.
Body treatment: oily skin
Facial treatment: oily skin
In aromatherapy: palpitations, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, as a sedative and tonic in general, aphrodisiac.
Sources: Mojay, Gabriel. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit. London, 1997.
Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. California, 1991
