Essential Oil Therepeutic Property Definitions
Analgesic
Helps reduce or relieve the sensation of pain, easing discomfort in muscles, joints, or headaches.
Antibacterial
Inhibits the growth of bacteria or helps destroy bacteria, supporting cleanliness and infection control.
Antifungal
Prevents the growth or spread of fungal organisms, supporting skin and environmental hygiene.
Anti-infectious
Supports the body in resisting infections by inhibiting pathogens and strengthening natural defences.
Antiseptic
Helps cleanse wounds and prevents the development of harmful microorganisms.
Antispasmodic
Relieves or prevents involuntary muscle contractions, spasms, or cramps, promoting relaxation.
Antitussive
Helps calm or reduce coughing by soothing the respiratory system.
Antiviral
Inhibits the development or activity of viruses, supporting immune defence.
Expectorant
Helps loosen and expel mucus from the respiratory tract, easing breathing and congestion.
Balsamic
Soothing and calming to the respiratory system, often supporting emotional and physical comfort.
Carminative
Relieves digestive discomfort such as bloating, gas, and abdominal tension.
Vulnerary
Supports wound healing and tissue repair, encouraging skin regeneration.
Cytophylactic
Promotes the regeneration of healthy cells, supporting skin renewal and healing.
Depurative
Assists the body’s natural detoxification processes by purifying and cleansing.
Diuretic
Encourages the elimination of excess fluids through urination, supporting detox and circulation.
Emmenagogue
Helps stimulate or regulate menstrual flow and supports reproductive balance.
Emollient
Softens, soothes, and protects the skin, helping maintain moisture and comfort.
Febrifuge (Anti-febrile)
Helps reduce fever and supports cooling and recovery during illness.
Galactagogue
Traditionally used to help stimulate or support the production of breast milk.
Haemostatic
Helps slow or stop bleeding by encouraging blood clotting.
Hepatic
Supports healthy liver function and aids digestion and detoxification.
Immuno-stimulant
Stimulates the immune system, enhancing the body’s natural defence mechanisms.
Nervine
Supports and tones the nervous system, helping ease stress, anxiety, and nervous tension.
Rubefacient
Increases circulation to the skin, producing warmth and helping relieve muscular or joint pain.
Sedative
Calms the nervous system, reducing mental agitation and promoting relaxation or sleep.
Antidepressant
Helps lift low mood and emotional heaviness, promoting feelings of positivity and wellbeing.
Stimulant
Enhances alertness, energy, and circulation, helping combat fatigue and mental sluggishness.
Decongestant
Helps relieve nasal or chest congestion by clearing excess mucus and opening airways.
Hypotensive
Helps gently lower blood pressure by calming the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
Lymphatic Stimulant
Encourages lymph flow, supporting detoxification and immune health.
Antimicrobial
Helps inhibit the growth of a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi.
Please see below table for a comprehensive list of our corresponding essential oils:
| Essential Oil | Therapeutic Properties |
|---|---|
| Lavender | Analgesic · Antibacterial · Antifungal · Anti-infectious · Antiseptic · Antispasmodic · Antitussive · Balsamic · Immuno-stimulant · Nervine · Sedative · Vulnerary |
| Chamomile | Antiseptic · Antispasmodic · Balsamic · Emollient · Hepatic · Nervine · Sedative |
| Bergamot | Analgesic · Antiviral · Febrifuge · Nervine · Sedative · Antidepressant |
| Sweet Orange | Sedative (mild) · Nervine · Antidepressant · Carminative |
| Grapefruit | Depurative · Diuretic · Lymphatic stimulant · Antidepressant |
| Peppermint | Analgesic · Carminative · Expectorant · Hepatic · Nervine · Stimulant |
| Cedarwood | Antifungal · Antiseptic · Nervine · Sedative |
| Ylang Ylang | Sedative · Nervine · Antidepressant · Hypotensive |
| Rose Geranium | Antiseptic · Cytophylactic · Haemostatic · Nervine |
| Patchouli | Antifungal · Diuretic · Cytophylactic · Nervine |
| Sandalwood | Antiseptic · Antispasmodic · Antitussive · Emmenagogue · Nervine · Sedative |
| Eucalyptus | Analgesic · Antibacterial · Antiviral · Depurative · Decongestant · Expectorant · Vulnerary |
| Tea Tree | Antibacterial · Antifungal · Anti-infectious · Antiviral · Expectorant · Immuno-stimulant · Vulnerary |
| Rosemary | Antispasmodic · Cytophylactic · Emmenagogue · Hepatic · Nervine · Rubefacient · Stimulant |
| Lemon | Antibacterial · Antiviral · Depurative · Haemostatic · Hepatic · Immuno-stimulant |
| Frankincense | Antiseptic · Cytophylactic · Diuretic · Immuno-modulating · Sedative |
| Vetiver | Antispasmodic · Nervine · Sedative |
| Lemongrass | Antibacterial · Anti-infectious · Antiviral · Depurative |
| Cinnamon Leaf | Antibacterial · Antiviral · Rubefacient · Stimulant |
| Clove | Analgesic · Antibacterial · Antiviral · Stimulant |
| Myrrh | Antifungal · Antiseptic · Expectorant · Vulnerary · Sedative |
| White Sage | Antimicrobial · Antiseptic · Nervine |