Terminology Guide

Quick Terminology Reference Guide

Adaptogenic: Has a balancing effect on physiological functions and mental states, increasing resistance to stress.
Lavender, Geranium, Rosewood

Analgesic: Relieves pain.
German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Peppermint, Bay Laurel, Black Pepper, Geranium, Ginger, Nutmeg, Coriander, Rosemary, Clove Bud, Marjoram Sweet, Plai, Wintergreen, Niaouli

Antiallergenic: Relieves or reduces symptoms of an allergic reaction.
German Chamomile, Blue Tansy, Helichrysum

Antibacterial: Fights bacterial infections.
Tea Tree, Oregano, Thyme ct. linalol, Niaouli, Lavender, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Lemon, Peppermint, Myrrh, Clove Bud, Lemongrass, Plai

Antidepressant: Uplifts the mind, counteracts melancholy, and promotes a positive attitude.
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Orange, Petitgrain, Neroli, Rose, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang

Antifungal: Fights fungal infections.
Geranium, Thyme ct. linalol, Tea Tree, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Clove Bud, Petitgrain, Cinnamon Leaf, Myrrh

Anti-inflammatory: Relieves or reduces inflammation.
German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Helichrysum, Lavender, Rose, Tea Tree, Sandalwood, Plai, Niaouli, Blue Tansy, Petitgrain, Cardamom, Eucalyptus Radiata

Antineuralgic: Relieves or reduces nerve pain.
Nutmeg, Lavender, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Sandalwood, Clove Bud, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Marjoram Sweet, Helichrysum, Black Pepper, Bay Laurel, Ginger, Peppermint, Coriander, Valerian Root

Antipruritic: Relieves or reduces itching.
German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Peppermint, Spearmint, Lavender, Tea Tree, Lemon

Antiseptic: Helps control infections and prevent tissue degeneration. (Most essential oils have some antiseptic properties.)
Lavender, Tea Tree, Niaouli, Thyme ct. linalol, Lemon, Geranium, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Helichrysum, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Ravensara, Ravintsara, Bay Laurel, Marjoram Spanish, Palmarosa, Basil, Clary Sage,  Clove Bud, Neroli, Cypress, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Lemongrass, Fir, Myrrh, Bergamot, Peppermint, Pine, Nutmeg, Ginger, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Rosewood, Oregano, Vetiver, Plai, Benzoin, Camphor White, Cinnamon, Sage, Yuzu

Antispasmodic: Relieves or reduces muscle spasms and cramps.
German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Lavender, Petitgrain, Marjoram Sweet, Sandalwood, Peppermint, Cardamom, Ginger, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus Globulus, Thyme ct. linalol, Basil, Helichrysum

Antitussive: Reduces coughing by calming the coughing reflex.
Peppermint, Cypress, Black Spruce, Sandalwood

Antiviral: Fights viral infections.
Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree, Thyme ct. linalol, Niaouli, Bay Laurel, Ravintsara, Ravensara, Myrrh, Palmarosa, Cinnamon Leaf, Helichrysum, Lemongrass, Lemon, Clove Bud

Aphrodisiac: Promotes sexual desire.
Cardamom, Clary Sage, Black Pepper, Ginger, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

Cicatrisant: Encourages rapid skin cell regeneration and wound healing.
Helichrysum, Lavender, Geranium, Frankincense, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Cypress, Eucalyptus Globulus, Neroli, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Niaouli, Patchouli, Tea Tree, Myrrh

Decongestant: Clears respiratory congestion.
Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Rosemary, Spike Lavender, Bay Laurel, Peppermint, Pine, Eucalyptus Smithii, Fir Balsam, Fir Douglas, Spearmint

Deodorant: Corrects, masks, or improves unpleasant odors.
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon, Peppermint, Patchouli, Pine, Thyme ct. linalol, Rosewood, Petitgrain, Yuzu

Euphoric: Promotes a sense of happiness and well-being.
Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine

Immune Support: Supports the immune response.
Tea Tree, Lavender, Frankincense, Bay Laurel, Ravensara, Ravintsara, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Niaouli, Geranium, Helichrysum, Palmarosa, Thyme ct. linalol, Bergamot, Lemon, Vetiver

Nervine: Supports and benefits the nervous system.
Calming nervines (*) can reduce stress and anxiety. Stimulating nervines (#) can revive and rejuvenate.
Roman Chamomile*, Clary Sage*, Ylang Ylang*, Lavender*, Marjoram Sweet*, Sandalwood*, Vetiver*, Basil#, Rosemary#, Peppermint#, Juniper Berry#

Restorative: Strengthens and revives the body or parts of the body.
Rosemary, Black Spruce, Pine, Basil, Lime, Spearmint

Rubefacient: Increases/stimulates local circulation and warms.
Black Pepper, Ginger, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Globulus, Bay Laurel, Juniper Berry

Sedative: Relaxes, calms, or reduces a physiological function.
Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram Sweet, Neroli, Rose, Bergamot, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Benzoin

Stimulant: Stimulates or quickens a physiological function.
Black Pepper, Rosemary, Cardamom, Eucalyptus Globulus, Nutmeg, Ginger, Pine, Bay Laurel, Peppermint, Juniper Berry, Tea Tree, Camphor White, Cinnamon, Spearmint