LIST OF ESSENTIAL OILS AND THEIR BENEFITS: ALL OF THEM IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Cajuput Essential Oil

Cajuput oil is extracted from steam distillation of fresh leaves and twigs of  Melaleuca cajuputi. It is also known as white wood and weeping tea tree. It is a volatile oil. The color of this essential oil is light yellow with a thin consistency.

The Cajuput oil helps to improve digestion and also very useful in skin disorders. It stimulates the mind. It is also very useful in treating any kind of pains. This essential oil is very effective for cold and cough and also very useful in reducing arthritis pains. It provides a lot of relief in respiratory tract infection like asthma, bronchitis, nasal congestion, chest congestion.

Calamus Essential Oil

Calamus oil is extracted from steam distillation of fresh roots or the unpeeled dried root of Acorus calamus. Calamus oil has a sweet and spicy smell just like a sweet forest. It can remind you the cinnamon oil. The color of calamus oil is yellowish brown.

The Calamus oil has much medicinal property. It is antirheumatic. It regulates the blood circulation. It is also useful as an antibiotic. It is toxic in nature and has a tranquilizing effect on human body. It is used to reduce swelling in joints and spasmodic pain.  It is very effective in curing the mental or psychological ailment

Camomile Essential Oil

There are two types of Camomile Essential oil. One is roman and other one is German Camomile Essential oil. Both are extracted from the steam distillation of flowers. Roman oil is extracted from Anthemis nobilis also known as English Camomile whereas German camomile oil is extracted from Matricaria chamomilla also known as Blue camomile.Roman camomile is light blue in color and German camomile is dark blue in color. Roman camomile has apple-like fragrance and German camomile has straw-like fragrance. Roman camomile has very thin consistency while German camomile has a medium consistency.

Roman camomile is used in Homeopathic medicines. It is very effective in kids during their teething period. German chamomile essential oil is useful in removing stones in the gallbladder, urinary bladder. It is also very effective in regularising menstrual cycle

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Camphor Essential Oil

Camphor essential oil is derived by steam distillation of chipped wood, roots and branches from the Cinnamomum Camphora. It is also known as true camphor and Formosa camphor. Only white camphor oil is useful, brown and yellow camphor oil is toxic and cancerous. This oil cannot be used in aromatherapy.

Camphor essential oil is very effective in improving circulatory system, metabolism. It also prevents infections in the skin. Although it has some toxic effects it is very useful to clear the lungs using vapor therapy. Camphor oil is also used in case of hysteria, epilepsy and cough and cold.Sometime it may be used as an insecticide.

Caraway Essential Oil

Caraway Essential oil is extracted from the distillation of seeds of Caraway plant. It is also known as Carum Carvi. This plant is also found in the Indian subcontinent and cultivated in Russia, Holland, Austria, and Germany for culinary use. It is colorless oil with a tint of yellow. The smell of Caraway oil is musky, fruity and hot.

The well-known use of Caraway essential oil is to increase milk in lactating mothers. If it is blended with honey it gives miraculous results.  It can be used for cough and cold. It is very good oil for overall health. It is also called one medicine for hundred diseases.

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Cardamom Essential Oil

Cardamom oil is extracted from steam distillation of seeds of the fruit just before they ripe of Elettaria cardamomum. It is also known as cardamomi and Mysore cardamom. It is abundantly found in the southern region of India. The smell of Cardamom oil is balsamic, sweet and spicy. The color of cardamom essential oil is pale yellow with a thin consistency.

The major use of Cardamom essential oil is to reduce nausea even during pregnancy. It is very useful for maintaining digestive system and very effective in heartburn. It is also very effective in sunstroke. It also increases libido when taken with warm milk. It has a refreshing property when feeling low and fatigued.

Carrot Seed Essential Oil

Carrot seed oil is extracted steam distillation of dried seeds from Daucus carota. It is also known as Queen Anne’s lace and wild carrot. The whole plant is useful for extracting essential oil. This oil is little sweet and earthy aroma. The color of this oil is golden yellow.

The carrot seed essential oil is used in aromatherapy for curing arthritis, gout, edema. It also has anticarcinogenic property. It is very effective in skin tightening process. The carrot seed essential oil is very effective in fighting with Jaundice and improves the efficiency of the liver. It has a diuretic property which detoxifies the body

Cassia Essential Oil

Cassia oil is extracted from the leaves, twigs, stalks, and bark of the Cinnamomum cassia. It is also known as cassia lignea and false cinnamon. The Cassia essential oil has very warm and pungent smell. The color of this oils is Pale yellow to a reddish brown.

It is used in fever, chills cold and cough. It is very effective to improve the digestive system. It also cures diarrhea, nausea, and other digestion related complaints.The Cassia essential oil has an antidepressant property which is very useful for stress, fear and anxiety control. It is also a gum tightening agent.

Catnip Essential Oil

Catnip essential oil is extracted from steam distillation of leaf and flower of Nepata Cataria. Catmint. Is another name. It is a herbal medicine. The color of this oil is pale yellow with medium consistency.

The Catnip essential oil is very effective in Alzheimer and Parkinson disease. It improves nervous system, relieves tension and anxiety and also curing insomnia. It removes water retention from the body. The catnip oil also regulates the menstrual cycle. It also strengthens the nervous system of the body. It also very effective in stomach disorders like acidity, dyspepsia. It works as a detoxifying agent. It also works as an insecticide.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood essential oil is extracted from steam distillation of wood chips and sawdust of Juniperus virginiana. It is also known as Virginian and Bedford cedarwood.The oil has a woody balsamic aroma. The color of this essential oil is yellowish tint. It has very thin consistency.

The Cedarwood essential oil is mainly used in cosmetics. It is very effective for skin disorders like eczema, skin irritation, rashes. It is also used in soaps and lotions. It improves hair growth as it stimulates hair follicles. It is also effective in dry skin. It has antiseptic properties. It also strengthens gums tightness.

Cinnamon Essential Oil

Cinnamon essential oil is extracted from steam distillation of twigs, leaves and dried bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum. It is also known as Ceylon or true cinnamon. It has a warm, spicy and musky smell. The color of this oil varies from yellow to red-brown depending upon the leaf oil or bark oil. It has thin to medium consistency.

Cinnamon essential oil is used for aromatherapy for boosting the immune system. It also has anti-rheumatic properties. It is very useful in reducing pains. This oil is very effective to cure an infection in the respiratory system. This oil is commonly used to treat common cold and cough.

Citronella Essential Oil

Citronella essential oil is extracted from steam distillation of dried or partly dried grass of Cymbopogon nardus. It is also known as Lenabatu citronella. It has sweet and lemony smell and of dark color. It is mainly found in Sri Lanka and Java.

Citronella oil is used as insect repellent. It is also very effective in cold and flu. It is also used in sunscreen lotions. It also has an antifungal property. It also used as a deodorizing agent in perfumes, soaps, lotions etc. This works as a bug repellent agent for dogs and cats.

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary sage essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of flowering tops and leaves of  Salvia sclarea. It is also known as clary, muscatel sage, and clear eye.This oil has nutty-sweet fragrance. The color of this oil is pale yellow. It has very thin consistency.

It is basically used to improve female hormonal disturbances and also help in reducing labor pains and relaxing during labor.  It also very effective in mental ailments like anxiety, nervous breakdown, night sweats, palpitations.

It also works on headache, dizziness, hot flashes and much more. This oil is useful in kidney disorders and help in treating muscle pain.

Clove Essential Oil

Clove essential oil is extracted from steam distillation of buds, leaves, and stem of Eugenia caryophyllata. It is also called Eugenia aromatica and Syzygium aromaticum. The color of this essential oil is pale yellow with a medium to thin consistency. It has a strong and spicy smell.

Clove essential oil is used in aromatherapy with great care as it is very powerful. It has some unbelievable properties as it gives relaxation to the mind and help in reducing stress, depression, tensions. It is also very effective in respiratory problems like bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis. It also very useful for a toothache, mouth sores and bad breath. There are many uses of clove essential oil. It is also a good pain reliever.

Coriander Essential Oil

Coriander oil is extracted from steam distillation of crushed ripe seeds of Coriandrum sativum. It is also known as Chinese parsley and also coriander seed. The color of this essential oil is little pale yellow to colorless with a thin consistency. This essential oil has spicy, sweet and a warm smell.

Coriander essential oil can be used to refresh the mood and mind. It is very effective in reducing mental fatigue, stress, nervous breakdown and any type of weaknesses. The coriander essential oil is very useful in treating stomach disorder. It is also very helpful in reducing pain related to rheumatism and arthritis. It acts as a cleanser of a body as it removes all the toxins from the body.

Cumin Essential Oil

This Cumin essential oil is extracted from steam distillation of ripe seed of Cuminum cyminum. We can also call it Roman caraway and cumin. It has a very penetrating smell and spicy too. The color of this oil is pale yellow. The deeper the color the older the oil is.

The Cumin essential oil is very helpful in osteoarthritis and other muscular pain. It maintains the digestive system as it reduces the problem related to dyspepsia, bloating, indigestion etc. Theis oil acts as a tonic for a headache, migraine, and stress. It is a good pain reliever essential oil.

Cypress Essential Oil

Cypress essential oil is extracted from twigs and needles of small and young branches of Cupressus sempervirens of the Cupressaceae family. It is also known as Mediterranean cypress. It has very thin viscosity and the color of this oil is pale yellow. It has a very refreshing woody, spicy and masculine smell.

Cypress essential oil has the unique property to recover or to heal you from depressive changes in your life. It also gives you a very soothing effect. It helps in improving proper circulation of blood in the whole body. Cypress oil is very effective in Varicose veins as well as female related problems. This oil is very useful in excess bleeding conditions like nose bleeding, heavy menstrual, hemorrhages etc.

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Davana Essential Oil

Davana Essential oil is extracted from steam distillation of the whole plant i.e leaves, stem, flowers of Davana. It is also known as Artemisia pallens. The color of this oils is beautiful golden orange with a thick consistency, It has a very strong fruity smell.The origin of this oil is Southern India.

Davana essential oil has a very good antidepressant property. It can be helpful in treating various mental disorders like anxiety, depression, and stress. It is very useful for viral infections. This essential oil improves the immune system and fights against cold, catarrh. This is very effective in treating the irregular menstrual cycle

Dill Essential Oil

Dill essential oil is extracted from the steam distillation of Aerial parts of Anethum Sowa. It is also called Indian Dill. It smells like a grass. The color of this oil is pale yellow. It has very thin viscosity.

Dill essential oil is used in aromatherapy to relax the mind. It maintains the digestion and improves the immune system of the body. It is also very useful in reducing menstrual discomfort.  It stimulates the milk production in lactating mothers. It is also very useful for healing wounds.

The dill essential oil is very useful in treating digestion related problems like flatulence, hiccups, constipation and much more.

Elemi Essential Oil

Elemi oil is extracted from the steam distillation of resin or gum of Canarium luzonicum. This tree is found in the deep forest of Philippines. It is also called Manila elemi.The color of Elemi essential oil is pale. It has a spicy and citrus-like smell.

Elemi essential oil is used in aromatherapy to rejuvenate and re-energize the skin. It is very effective in soothing the muscle paining after overexertion. The elemi essential oil is very effective in treating respiratory problems like bronchitis, asthma, dry cough etc. It is also very helpful in mental disorders like stress, anxiety, nervousness, depression etc. It also heals the open wound very quickly.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from partially dried or even fresh leaves, twigs of  Eucalyptus globulus. It is also called Tasmanian blue gum.The color of Eucalyptus essential oil is pale yellow and very thin consistency. It has very clear and fresh smell.

Eucalyptus Essential oil is most commonly used aromatherapy for improving concentration and reducing mucus membranes swelling. It is very effective in treating respiratory problems like inflammation, cough, cold, catarrh, asthma. It has a deodorizing agent which helps to keep your body fresh and cool. It has a great power to heal open wounds, ulcers. Eucalyptus oil is also effective in treating hay fever and reducing inflammation. In India, it is used to treat burn wounds by mixing it with wax. Take a look at EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS FOR SKIN, HAIR AND HEALTH in detail.

Fennel Essential Oil

Fennel essential oil is extracted from steam distillation of crushed seeds of Foeniculum vulgare a sweet fennel. It is also known as Roman fennel and fenkel. It smells like aniseed i.e. light spicy and herby. The color of this oil is transparent to pale yellow with thin viscosity.  Fennel essential oil is a complete remedy for digestive system problems like constipation, vomiting, nausea, hiccups, flatulence. It is very effective in obesity problem and it helps in dispersing cellulite. The Fennel essential oil is very effective for skin. It fights wrinkles and makes the skin shiny and smooth.

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense oil is extracted from the steam distillation of oleo gum resin of Boswellia carteri tree. It is also known as Olibanum. The color of this essential oil is pale yellowish green. It has a woody, spicy camphoric but pleasant smell.

Frankincense essential oil is very effective in case of respiratory tract infections like asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, cough, and cold. It helps to clear the lungs. It is also very useful for heavy menses. Actually, it is a tonic to the uterus and also help in reducing stress during labor pains. It is most commonly used in aromatherapy. It calms the mind and also gives inner peace when used in aromatherapy