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Monoterpenols
Therapeutic Properties
- Essential oils containing a significant percentage of alcohols are often powerful anti-infectious agents because they can be antibacterial, antifungal and sometimes antiviral.
- They have the advantage of being non-toxic, and mild on the skin and mucous membranes. They are great for long-term support for the immune system.
- Research has been done finding linalol to be effective against bacteria, and geraniol to be effective against fungi. The research also suggests that terpinene-4-ol in Tea Tree activates white blood cells that deal with infections.
- The specific components of menthol, linalol, alpha-terpineol and geraniol make the site of application feel cold and provide local anesthetic effect. Linalol provides a significant sedating quality, making oils such as Lavender or Rosewood ideal for use in your insomnia blends.
- Oils high in Monoterpenols are useful in skin care as they provide antiseptic and sometimes anti-inflammatory properties and are generally safe and healing for the skin.
- They act as a tonic for the nervous system, support emotional balance, and nourish and strengthen the immune system by detoxifying.
- Blends that contain Geranium, Lavender or Bergamot have a natural deodorizing effect as these oils help to inhibit bacteria.
- Monoterpenol high oils have antispasmodic qualities for smooth muscle--especially the specific components of geraniol, linalol, menthol, citronellol and borneol.
Aromatics International Oils That Have a Significant % of Monoterpenols
Safety Considerations
Most Monoterpenols are generally safe on the skin and are not known to be irritants. One exception is menthol (high in Peppermint), as it can be a potential skin irritant. Peppermint is not to be used with babies and is to be used in very small dilutions with children.
