Essential oils are volatile fragrant substances produced by plants. They can be more or less fluid, are sometimes resinous and often have a coloring, which ranges from yellow to emerald green and blue to dark brownish red. Most plants contain essential oils but only the aromatic plants produce essential oil in sufficient quantities. These plants mainly belong to:

  • The labiatae family (caraway, anise, fennel)
  • The myrtaceae family (eucalyptus, cajeput, niaouli)
  • The conifer family (pine, cedar, cypress, juniper)
  • The rutaceae family (lemon, orange, bergamot)
  • The laurel family (cinnamon, borneol, sassafras)

Essential oils are mainly contained in the flowers and leaves. Besides this, they are also found in the wood, fruit, peels, bark, seeds and roots.

 

  
Physical properties   Essential oils are diffuse and penetrating. Their high degree of vibratory capacity gives them this quality.
Properties which disinfect the Immune system  

Essential oils are:

  • Antiseptic
  • Bactericidal
  • Antibiotic
  • Antiviral
  • Fungicidal
  • Wound healing
Heart regulatory properties   Essential oils have digestant properties and have a catalytic and remineralizing effect.
Stimulating body's defense mechanisms  

Essential oils have strengthening and harmonizing properties. They are capable of bio-energetic charging of the nervous system through nerve endings in the nose, tongue and skin. They also have a balancing effect on the autonomous nervous system and the endocrine system.
Essentail oils have anti-degenerative property.

Psychosomatic effect and properties that influence the central nervous system   These oils have a calming effect on the worried and anxious people and relax those who are nervous, agitated and irritable.
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