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Esters
Therapeutic Properties
- Essential oils containing a significant percentage of esters are antispasmodic, ranging from a gentle antispasmodic action to a powerful one, depending on the oil. One particular component, isobutyl angelate (found in Roman Chamomile), is considered by many Aromatherapists to be one of the best antispasmodics available.
- Oils high in esters have a pronounced sedative effect.
- Balancing and soothing, they are known as the “balancing components”. Many esters have a significant regulating and rebalancing action on the sympathetic nervous system. Oils high in esters can often be emotionally uplifting.
- Some are analgesic (Jasmine, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang)
- Some are good digestive aids (Cardamom, Roman Chamomile, Bergamot)
- Generally anti-inflammatory, and effective on skin rashes and skin irritations.
- Adaptogenic (helps the body adjust to and deal with stress)
Aromatics International Oils That Have a Significant % of Esters
- Bergamot - Citrus bergamia
- Bergamot Mint - Mentha citrata
- Black Spruce - Picea mariana
- Cardamom - Elettaria cardamomum
- Chamomile, Roman - Chamaemelum nobile
- Geranium - Pelargonium graveolens
- Helichrysum (Corsica) - Helichrysum italicum
- Hemlock - Tsuga canadensis
- Jasmine absolute - Jasminum grandiflorum
- Larch Tamarack - Larix Laricina
- Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia
- Linaloe Berry - Bursera delpechiana
- Myrtle - Myrtus communis
- Neroli/Petitgrain Co-Distill - Citrus aurantium var amara (Flowers and Leaves)
- Petitgrain (Bigarade) - Citrus aurantium var. amara or Bigaradia
- Rose/ Geranium co-distill - Rosa damascena/Pelargouium Roseum X Asperum
- Siberian Fir - Abies sibirica
- Sitka Spruce - Picea sitchensis
- Sugandha Kokila - Cinnamomum Glaucescens
- White Spruce - Picea glauca
- Ylang Ylang (complete) - Cananga odorata
Safety Considerations
With proper dilutions for the skin, there are generally no safety concerns.The only exception is the component methyl salicylate which is not present in any of the oils sold by Aromahead.
