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Ketones
Therapeutic Properties
- Essential oils containing a significant percentage of ketones are valuable in respiratory infections as they are highly effective mucolytics and also act as expectorants (Rosemary ct camphor, Spike Lavender and Peppermint).
- Oils high in ketones are also analgesic.
- Menthone, in Peppermint, is a carminative
- Some oils high in ketones may help with scar and wound healing (Spike Lavender, Vetiver)
- Circulatory effect from Peppermint, Rosemary ct camphor and Spike Lavender
Aromatics International Oils That Have a Significant % of Ketones
- Eucalyptus Dives - Eucalyptus dives
- Fingerroot - Boesenbergia pandurata
- Peppermint - Mentha x piperita
- Rosemary ct camphor - Rosmarinus officinalis ct camphor/ 1,8 cineole
- Rosemary ct verbenone - Rosmarinus officinalis ct verbenone/camphor
- Sitka Spruce - Picea sitchensis
- Spike Lavender - Lavandula latifolia
- Turmeric - Curcuma longa
- Vetiver - Vetiveria zizanoides
- White Spruce - Picea glauca
Safety Considerations
All ketones do not have the same safety concerns. The oils with serious toxic ketone concerns are not being sold by Aromahead.Camphor content (Rosemary and Spike Lavender) can be a concern. Avoid using oils with camphor for those who are epileptic, pregnant, or have a high fever.
In general, use all oils that contain camphor for short periods of time and in small amounts.
Ketones are resistant to being metabolized by the liver. Those with liver diseases should use only very small amounts of oils high in ketones.
