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April 19, 2018
Carvone is a ketone found in caraway, dill, and spearmint. Many ketones can be toxic internally and topically. Some can be convulsent, toxic to the liver, or neurotoxic in high doses. Do not overuse or use for prolonged periods of time. Links to Plants Containing Carvone RESEARCH The listings of […]
April 19, 2018
Caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene found in basil, black pepper, clove, geranium, hops, lavender, star anise, sweet thyme, tobacco, cannabis, coriander, litsea, ginger, camphor, spearmint, pine, orange, sage, ginseng, catnip, and ylang ylang. Alpha-Caryophyllene is found in hops, hemp, geranium, and rosemary. Beta-Caryophyllene is found in black pepper, catnip, ylang-ylang, hemp, […]
April 19, 2018
1,8-cineole, also called eucalyptol, is an oxide found in basil, bay, cajeput, cardamom, eucalyptus, niaouli, rosemary, sage, camphor, laurel, mugwort, and spike lavender. It smells fresh and minty. Oxides contribute to an oil’s aroma, and have strong therapeutic actions, but can be neurotoxic, liver toxic, and a respiratory irritant in […]
April 19, 2018
Cinnamaldehyde is an aldehyde found in cassia, and cinnamon. Excessive amounts can cause liver toxicity. Aldehydes have a powerful aroma used in perfumery. Oxidation (exposure to oxygen) causes potential skin irritation and loss of aroma. Links to Plants Containing Cinnamaldehyde RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of […]
April 19, 2018
Citral is an aldehyde mixture of geranial and neral. With a lemony aroma, it can be found in lemongrass, lemon scented tea tree, lemon, myrtle, verbena, Melissa, lemon basil, and lemon thyme. Geranial is the E isomer of citral, and also called citral a. Neral is the Z isomer of citral and […]
April 19, 2018
Citronellol is an alcohol found in citronella, eucalyptus, geranium, lemon, and rose. Alcohols are the most therapeutically beneficial type of component in an essential oil, and have a low toxicity for safer use with fragile populations (like the elderly). Alcohols can be sensitizing when oxidized, so proper storage is important. Links to […]
April 19, 2018
Citronellyl formate, also called tiglate, is an ester found in geranium and mandarin. Esters are formed from the combination of acids and alcohols. Links to Plants Containing Citronellyl formate RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief […]
April 19, 2018
Cuminaldehyde is an aldehyde found in cumin, caraway, and cinnamon. Aldehydes have a powerful aroma used in perfumery. Oxidation (exposure to oxygen) causes potential skin irritation and loss of aroma. Links to Plants Containing Cuminaldehyde RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the […]
April 19, 2018
These are phenolic compounds. Plants containing anthraquinones include senna, cascara, alder buckthorn, rhubarb, yellow dock, and aloe. Excessive internal use may interfere with certain drugs, and/or cause potassium depletion and other side effects. See Aloe Herb Monograph. Links to Plants Containing Anthraquinones RESEARCH The listings of research below represents […]
April 20, 2018
Linalool is an alcohol found in bay, bergamot, coriander, ho wood, basil*, thyme*, lavender, clary sage, sage, cinnamon, petitgrain, rose, niaouli*, sage, neroli, geranium, marjoram, palmarosa, jasmine, ylang, ylang, and rosewood. Ho wood (Cinnamomun camphora) can be over 98% linalool and the sweet type of basil (Ocimum basilicum) can have […]
April 24, 2018
Phellandrene is a monoterpene and can be found in turmeric, frankincense, dill, Melissa, Angelica, and some eucalyptus species. Monoterpenes are odorless, highly volatile, prone to oxidation, and insoluble in water. Links to Plants Containing Phellandrene Research The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on […]
April 25, 2018
Rosmanol is a diterpene phenol as found in rosemary and sage. Links to Plants Containing Rosmanol RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. This compilation of research articles does not necessarily […]