Constituents Flashcards
Methyl Chavicol (Estragole)
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) PHENOL
2) - Antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle of genitourinary tract and GI tract.
- Blocks skeletal muscle contractions
- Anti-infectious
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
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Phenols generally…
- Powerful anti-bacterials and antioxidants
- circulatory stimulants
- rubifacients
- anti-infectious
- have been shown to lower cholesterol
- acids, therefore skin irritants (usually quite hot feeling); therefore use with caution and always dilute
Linalool
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENOL
2) - Sedative
- Anxiolytic
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Kills Mites and Ticks
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MONOTERPENOLS generally are…
- anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
Beta-caryophyllene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) SESQUITERPENE
2) - Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Anxiolytic
- Reduces stomach cell damage in rats induced with alcohol poisoning (gastroprotective)
—— SESQUITERPENES generally are... - anti-inflammatory - anti-spasmodic - immune stimulating - anti-allergenic - circulatory and lymphatic stimulants - calming and soothing to the nervous system - analgesic - antiviral
Limonene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE
2) - Enhances Fat Metabolism
- Tumour preventive
- Tends to dry skin and mucous membranes
- Gastroprotective
- Increases levels of detoxifying enzymes in the liver and small intestine - In particular, the glutathione S-transferase (GST) system is increased by Limonene (Protects cell DNA and proteins from damage by carcinogens and other chemicals).
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MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Linalyl Acetate
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ESTER
2) - Antispasmodic
- Sedating
- Balancing to the nervous and neuroendocrine system
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ESTERS generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Germacrene-D
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) SESQUITERPENE
2) - Antimicrobial
- Insecticidal
- Anti-inflammatory (esp for insect bites/stings)
- Antihistamine (“ “)
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SESQUITERPENES generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- immune stimulating
- anti-allergenic
- circulatory and lymphatic stimulants
- calming and soothing to the nervous system
- analgesic
- antiviral
1,8 - Cineole
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) OXIDE
2) - noted antiviral activity
- antitussive
- bronchodilator
- strong anti-spasmodic properties
- anti-inflammatory effects on the airways
- protective to G.I. tract
- may cause CNS depression (drowsiness), hypotension, and slowing of heart rate (and breathing rate in children) in higher doses
Alpha-pinene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) Monoterpene
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-viral
- antiseptic
- analgesic
- rubifacient
- decongestant
- one of the most common compounds found in nature
- highly prone to oxidation
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MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Citronellal
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ALDEHYDE
2) - calming and sedating
- useful for managing opportunistic fungal infections in individuals that are immune-compromised.
- anti-infectious, analgesic, antispasmodic
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- calming to the nervous system
- anti-inflammatory
- vasodilators
- may lower blood sugar
- antifungal
- antimicrobial
- quite strong skin irritants
- highly susceptible to oxidation
Citronellol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) Monoterpenol
2) - found to be an effective analgesic in several pain models, with its action probably due to inhibition of peripheral modulators as well as central inhibitory mechanisms that could be related to its strong antioxidant effect observed in vitro.
- antimicrobial
- antiviral
- sedative
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MONOTERPENOLS generally are…
- anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
Citronellyl acetate
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ESTER
2) - analgesic
- anti-inflammatory
- balancing to the sympathetic nervous system
- sedative
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ESTERS generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Beta-Eudesmol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) SESQUITERPENOL
2) - anti-platelet activity in vitro
- anti-hepatotoxic effects in rat hepatocyte cells
- inhibits growth of in vitro liver cancer cells
CI: ingestion of oils high in this constituent in conjunction with anticoagulant drugs, surgery, childbirth, peptic ulcers and bleeding disorders.
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SESQUITERPENOLS are generally…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-phlogistic (cools a fever)
- antiviral
- soothing to inflamed tissues
- tone muscles and nerves
- reduce congestion of veins and the lymphatic system
- anti-microbial
- calm emotions
- help with hormone imbalance
Alpha-terpineol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENOL
2) - anti-infectious
- antifungal
- analgesic
- induces slight anaesthetic effect, feels cold on the skin
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MONOTERPENOLS generally are…
- anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
Alpha-phellandrene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE
2) - tonic effect on the skin, but can cause skin irritation in sensitive skin
- helps to dry mucus conditions
- has a warming effect on the skin
- helpful in cases of inflammation
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MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Terpinen-4-ol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENOL
2) - strong antibacterial and antifungal
- mild on skin
- active against E. coli, S aureus, P aeruginosa, and Candida albicans
Beta-Myrcene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE
2) - tonic for mucous membranes
- decongestant
- eases nasal and mucous membrane discomfort
- anti-oxidant
- antimicrobial
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MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Beta-pinene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE
2) - stimulant
- antiviral
- antitumoral
- decongestant
- antibacterial
- hepato-protectant
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MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Gamma-terpinene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE
2) - strong antioxidant properties
- drying, astringent effect on mucous membranes
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MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Myrcene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE
2) - tonic for mucous membranes
- eases nasal and mucous membrane discomfort
- antioxidant
- antimicrobial
—-
MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Beta-bisabolene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) SESQUITERPENE
2) - insect pheromone
- mild anti-inflammatory properties
—-
SESQUITERPENES generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- immune stimulating
- anti-allergenic
- circulatory and lymphatic stimulants
- calming and soothing to the nervous system
- analgesic
- antiviral
Delta-3-Carene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE
2) - drying effect on skin and mucous membranes
- helpful for respiratory infections and conditions
- May cause irritation, but dose-dependent
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MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Camphor
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) KETONE
2) - potentially neurotoxic
- effective for respiratory conditions, expectorant, mucolytic
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- rubifacient
- wound healing
- vasodilator (relaxes smooth muscles)
- research shows can alleviate haemorrhoid inflammation and bleeding
- may be a skin irritant
- may be toxic to liver and kidneys
- should not be used on children under five years of age
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KETONES generally are…
- powerful expectorants
- respiratory tonics
- mucolytic
- anti-microbial
- wound healing
- skin cell regenerators
- analgesic
- potentially neurotoxic
Alpha-Thujone
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) KETONE
2) - potentially neurotoxic when ingested
- dermal application unlikely to yield problematic dosages
- blocks gamma-amino butyric acid receptors in the brain, causing an over-excitation of neurons (but requires very large doses, not common for human consumption)
- reduces mucosal secretions in both respiratory and genito-urinary infections
- wound and burn-healing
- cicatrisant
- suggested that ketones in general prevent cheloid formation and overproduction of scar tissue
- helpful in arresting conditions related to the papilloma virus, herpes, and other viruses that attack the nervous system such as shingles
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KETONES generally are…
- powerful expectorants
- respiratory tonics
- mucolytic
- anti-microbial
- wound healing
- skin cell regenerators
- analgesic
- potentially neurotoxic
Beta-Thujone
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) KETONE
2) - potentially neurotoxic when ingested
- dermal application unlikely to yield problematic dosages
- blocks gamma-amino butyric acid receptors in the brain, causing an over-excitation of neurons (but requires very large doses, not common for human consumption)
- reduces mucosal secretions in both respiratory and genito-urinary infections
- wound and burn-healing
- cicatrisant
- suggested that ketones in general prevent cheloid formation and overproduction of scar tissue
- helpful in arresting conditions related to the papilloma virus, herpes, and other viruses that attack the nervous system such as shingles
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KETONES generally are…
- powerful expectorants
- respiratory tonics
- mucolytic
- anti-microbial
- wound healing
- skin cell regenerators
- analgesic
- potentially neurotoxic
Alpha-terpinene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE.
2) - anti-infectious
- antifungal
- analgesic
- has a tightening effect on the skin, making it helpful for oily acne-prone skin
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MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Thymol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) PHENOL
2) - prevents most microorganisms from growing and in most cases will kill them, including
S. aureus and P. aeruginosa
- useful for the treatment of acute infections such as boils, acne, thrush, and vaginal thrush
- caution must be used because also a skin irritant
- one study show that high thymol and carvacrol together significantly reduced serum cholesterol levels of cockerels
Para-Cymene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE
2) - a tonic to the respiratory system and skin
- slight irritant
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MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Beta-pinene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) PHENOL
2) - bacteriostatic & bacteriocidal
- effective against Salmonella typhimurium, E. coli, and S. aureus
- has shown strong antiplatelet aggregation activity in vitro
- high carvacrol containing thyme reduced plasma glucose concentrations in diabetic rats
Bornyl acetate
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ESTER
2) - Antispasmodic
- Sedating
- Balancing to the nervous and neuroendocrine system
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ESTERS generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Camphene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE
2) - analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonic
- general tonic
- stimulant
- easily oxidized
—-
MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Isobutyl angelate
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ESTER
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
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ESTERS generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Butyl angelate
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ESTER
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
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ESTERS generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Methylpentyl angelate
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ESTER
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
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ESTERS generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Cedrol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) SESQUITERPENOL
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-phlogistic (cools a fever)
- antiviral
- soothing to inflamed tissues
- tones muscles and nerves
- reduce congestion of veins and the lymphatic system
- anti-microbial
- calm emotions
- help with hormone imbalance
—-
SESQUITERPENOLS are generally…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-phlogistic (cools a fever)
- antiviral
- soothing to inflamed tissues
- tone muscles and nerves
- reduce congestion of veins and the lymphatic system
- anti-microbial
- calm emotions
- help with hormone imbalance
Geraniol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENOL
2) - anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
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MONOTERPENOLS generally are…
- anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
Sabinene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENE
2) - analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonic
- general tonic
- stimulant
- easily oxidized
—-
MONOTERPENES are generally…
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonics
- general tonics
- stimulants
- easily oxidized
Lavendulyl acetate
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ESTER
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
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ESTERS generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Fenchone
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) KETONE
2) - powerful expectorants
- respiratory tonics
- mucolytic
- anti-microbial
- wound healing
- skin cell regenerators
- analgesic
- potentially neurotoxic
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KETONES generally are…
- powerful expectorants
- respiratory tonics
- mucolytic
- anti-microbial
- wound healing
- skin cell regenerators
- analgesic
- potentially neurotoxic
Menthol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENOL
2) - anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
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MONOTERPENOLS generally are…
- anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
Menthone
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) KETONE
2) - powerful expectorant
- respiratory tonics
- mucolytic
- anti-microbial
- wound healing
- skin cell regenerator
- analgesic
- potentially neurotoxic
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KETONES generally are…
- powerful expectorants
- respiratory tonics
- mucolytic
- anti-microbial
- wound healing
- skin cell regenerators
- analgesic
- potentially neurotoxic
Menthyl acetate
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ESTER
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
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ESTERS generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Verbenone
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) KETONE
2) - expectorant, mucolytic, therefore good for respiratory infections
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- rubifacient
- cicatrisant
- wound-healing
- inhibits platelet aggregation, and may interfere with the action of some antibiotics like erythromycin and ampicillin
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KETONES generally are…
- powerful expectorants
- respiratory tonics
- mucolytic
- anti-microbial
- wound healing
- skin cell regenerators
- analgesic
- potentially neurotoxic
Borneol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENOL
2) - anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
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MONOTERPENOLS generally are…
- anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
Benzyl acetate
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ESTER
2) - anti-spasmodic
- sedative
- soothing
- analgesic
- anti-inflammatory
- helps the body to deal with stress
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ESTERS generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Benzyl benzoate
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) ESTER
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Furanoeudesma-1,3-diene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) SESQUITERPENE
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- immune stimulating
- anti-allergenic
- circulatory and lymphatic stimulants
- calming and soothing to the nervous system
- analgesic
- antiviral
—-
SESQUITERPENES generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- immune stimulating
- anti-allergenic
- circulatory and lymphatic stimulants
- calming and soothing to the nervous system
- analgesic
- antiviral
Furanodiene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) SESQUITERPENE
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- immune stimulating
- anti-allergenic
- circulatory and lymphatic stimulants
- calming and soothing to the nervous system
- analgesic
- antiviral
—-
SESQUITERPENES generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- immune stimulating
- anti-allergenic
- circulatory and lymphatic stimulants
- calming and soothing to the nervous system
- analgesic
- antiviral
Curzerene
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) SESQUITERPENE
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- immune stimulating
- anti-allergenic
- circulatory and lymphatic stimulants
- calming and soothing to the nervous system
- analgesic
- antiviral
—-
SESQUITERPENES generally are…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- immune stimulating
- anti-allergenic
- circulatory and lymphatic stimulants
- calming and soothing to the nervous system
- analgesic
- antiviral
What are general properties of MONOTERPENES?
- analgesic
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- decongestant
- lymphatic tonic
- general tonic
- stimulant
- easily oxidized
Eg. Citrus oils (Limonene, alpha- beta- pinene, beta-myrcene, gamma-terpinene) Pine oil (alpha- beta- pinene, delta-3-carene)
What are general properties of SESQUITERPENES?
- analgesic
- calming and soothing to the nervous system
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antiviral
- immune stimulating
- anti-allergenic
- circulatory and lymphatic stimulants
Eg. Myrrh (Furanodiene, Furanoeudesma, Curzerene)
What are general properties of ALDEHYDES?
- calming to the nervous system
- anti-inflammatory
- vasodilators
- may lower blood sugar
- antifungal
- antimicrobial
- quite strong skin irritants
- highly susceptible to oxidation
Eg. Lemongrass (Citral)
Citronella (Citronellal)
Cinnamaldehyde (Cinnamon)
What are general properties of KETONES?
- powerful expectorants
- respiratory tonics
- mucolytic
- anti-microbial
- wound healing
- skin cell regenerators
- analgesic
- potentially neurotoxic
Eg. Rosemary (Camphor, Verbenone) Spanish Lavender (Camphor, fenchone)
What are general properties of MONOTERPENOLS?
- anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
What are general properties of SESQUITERPENOLS?
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-phlogistic (cools a fever)
- antiviral
- soothing to inflamed tissues
- tones muscles and nerves
- reduce congestion of veins and the lymphatic system
- anti-microbial
- calm emotions
- help with hormone imbalance
Eg. Cypress (Cedrol)
Eucalyptus smithii (B-Eudesmol)
Sandalwood (Santalol)
What are general properties of PHENOLS?
- Powerful anti-bacterials and antioxidants
- circulatory stimulants
- rubifacients
- anti-infectious
- have been shown to lower cholesterol
- acids, therefore skin irritants (usually quite hot feeling); therefore use with caution and always dilute
Eg. Thyme (Thymol, Carvacrol)
What are general properties of ESTERS?
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodic
- antifungal
- direct effect on the CNS, relaxing/balancing
- release muscular and nervous tension
- soothing to dermal irritation
Eg. Lavender (Linalyl acetate, Lavandulyl acetate) Roman Chamomile (Isobutyl angelate, butyl angelate, methylpentyl angelate)
What are general properties of OXIDES?
- expectorants
- analgesic
- antiviral
- anti-inflammatory
- supportive to the respiratory system
Eg. Eucalyptus (except ‘dives’; 1,8-Cineole)
Rosemary (1,8-Cineole)
What are general properties of ETHERS?
- anti-spasmodic
- antibacterial
- anti-inflammatory
- analgesics
Patchouli alcohol (Patchoulol)
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) SESQUITERPENOL
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-phlogistic (cools a fever)
- antiviral
- soothing to inflamed tissues
- tone muscles and nerves
- reduce congestion of veins and the lymphatic system
- anti-microbial
- calm emotions
- help with hormone imbalance
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SESQUITERPENOLS are generally…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-phlogistic (cools a fever)
- antiviral
- soothing to inflamed tissues
- tone muscles and nerves
- reduce congestion of veins and the lymphatic system
- anti-microbial
- calm emotions
- help with hormone imbalance
Nerol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) MONOTERPENOL
2) - anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
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MONOTERPENOLS generally are…
- anti-infectious
- analgesic
- anti-spasmodic
- generally stimulating; however, when linalool is present, highly sedating
Santalol
1) Constituent Family
2) Properties
1) SESQUITERPENOL
2) - anti-inflammatory
- anti-phlogistic (cools a fever)
- antiviral
- soothing to inflamed tissues
- tone muscles and nerves
- reduce congestion of veins and the lymphatic system
- anti-microbial
- calm emotions
- help with hormone imbalance
—-
SESQUITERPENOLS are generally…
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-phlogistic (cools a fever)
- antiviral
- soothing to inflamed tissues
- tone muscles and nerves
- reduce congestion of veins and the lymphatic system
- anti-microbial
- calm emotions
- help with hormone imbalance
