With the term essential oil we refer to a volatile concentrated liquid extracted from plants through distillation, often by using steam (or through mechanical expression for the citrus fruits). An essential oil is a compound substance, which can contain up to 250 different particles.
There are 8 broader categories of aroma plants, which provide us with essential oils:
1. LABIATAE: Lavender, Thyme, Oregano, Mint, Rosemary e.t.c.
2. DAPHNOIDES: Daphne, Cinnamon, Ravensara, Ho wood e.t.c.
3. MYRTACEAE: Eucalyptus, Carnation, Myrtle, Melaleuca, Niaouli, Tea tree, Cajeput
4. ASTEROIDS: Chamomile Roman, Helichrysum, Moroccan Chamomile e.t.c.
5. POALES (Cymbopogon): Lemongrass, Palmarosa, Citronella
6. UMBELLIFERS: Carrot, Fennel, Dill, Cardamom, Ajowan
7. PINALES: (Pinacae ή Abietacea): Pine, Fir, Black Spruce
8. RUE or CITRUS: Lemon, Mandarin, Bergamot, Bitter Orange
An essential oil should fulfill 3 quality criteria in order to be used in Medical Aromatherapy with effectiveness and without toxicity.
100% pure
That is without mixing with related essential oils (from a single species or a single organ of a plant), vegetable oils, alcohol, terebinethine etc.
100% natural
That is, without mixing with synthetic or semisynthetic molecules, chemical emulsifiers, mineral oils, synthetic flavorings, preservatives, dyes, etc. (risk of allergies and toxicity).
100% whole
That is, not to be mutilated, discolored, desalinated, corrected, peroxidised.
All the fractions of distillation must lie and the distillation process must be carried out to the end.
Juniper
Scientific name: Juniperus communis
PROPERTIES: Venous and lymphatic decongestant, antifungal, stimulating blood circulation, tonic of the venous system.
INDICATIONS: Varicose veins, fluid retention, lymphatic decongestion, psoriasis, dermatitis.
PRECAUTIONS: It is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is counter indicated in hormonal dependent cancer.
OUR VIEW: It activates blood and lymphatic circulation. Significant decongestant action.
Balsam
Scientific name: Hypericum perforatum
Certified essential oil of the Greek fauna and specifically originated in Parnonas.
PROPERTIES: An oil with the most potent effect in wounds and inflammation. Analgesic, powerful in healing and regenerating the skin, muscle toner, it can soothe in a unique way bone and muscle inflammation.
Gaultheria
Scientific name: Gaultherie procubens
PROPERTIES: Potent analgesic, Powerful anti – inflammatory. anti – rheumatic, spasmolytic.
INDICATIONS: Tendonitis, arthritis, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, cramps, muscle spasms, arteriosclerosis.
PRECAUTIONS: It is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. It is forbidden to people allergic to aspirine and to people receiving anticoagulant medication.
OUR VIEW: A real natural “aspirine”, it is the main active ingredient in dealing with the pain in muscles, in tedons or joints of any nature. It is also used for massage on athletes.
Rosemary Camphor BIO
Scientific name: Romarin à camphre or Rosmarinus officinalis CT CAMPHRE (CT1)
Analgesic action due to hyperaemia at the specific area. It will increase the blood flow in the leg of the callus from vasodilation, which will cause a sense of heat and local anesthesia. It also contains monoterpenic ketone (anticorrosive).
Eucalyptus Citrus
Scientific name: Eucalyptus citriodora
PROPERTIES: Effective spasmolytic, powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, analgesic, skin soothing and anti-fungal.
INDICATIONS: Musculoskeletal disorders, skin mycosis, joint pain.
PRECAUTIONS: It is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy.
OUR VIEW: One of the most useful essential oils for severe inflammation. Relieves muscular aches by rubbing it on the affected area.
Atlas Cedar BIO
Scientific name: Cèdre de l’Atlas or Cedrus atlantica
Unique moisturizing action, with significant disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, remedial and healing properties. Maintains the balance in cell regeneration with concomitant therapeutic action.
Action: Stimulates keratinocyte synthesis in the epidermis.
True Lavender
Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia.
Certified Greek oil from Serres
PROPERTIES: Powerful spasmolytic, sedative, relaxing, powerful healing and regenerating of the skin, excellent analgesic, antibacterial.
INDICATIONS: Cramps, contractions and muscle spasms, psoriasis, itching, burns, dermatitis, rheumatism.
PRECAUTIONS: It is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy.
OUR VIEW: Strong sedative action.
Lavandine Super Oil
Scientific name: Lavandula burnatii clone super
PROPERTIES: Powerful spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, relaxing. INDICATIONS: Cramps, muscle contractions, infectious and allergic dermatitis.
PRECAUTIONS: It is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy.
OUR VIEW: It is the main ingredient in every kind of oil that heals strained muscles.
Mentha Piperita
Scientific name: Mentha xpiperita
PROPERTIES: Immediate effect anesthetic through cold, analgesic, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory.
INDICATIONS: Neuralgia, musculoskeletal pain.
PRECAUTIONS: It is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy and breast-feeding.
OUR VIEW: Particularly effective in any kind of pain with immediate action.
Illitis
Green clay with great therapeutic value due to its absorbent properties. What does this mean? It acts like a “pump” and drastically absorbs impurities and toxins from the skin.
Kaolinite
White clay. It is used very often in cosmetology for facial and body care, because it favors the healing mechanisms of the skin, regulates the PH and acts locally on irritations.