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and memories live . As you breathe in the scent of an essential oil , the limbic system creates a response in your brain based on your memories associated with that particular aroma . Many times , the responses triggered by your limbic system can be emotional responses that are calming or uplifting , depending on the unique chemical structure of the oil . More importantly , because responses in the limbic system are based on memory , each person experiences each essential oil a little bit differently .
Take a look at this oil properties wheel to see how specific essential oils can elicit a desired benefit , based on their chemical structure :
Harmonizing
Geranium
Marjoram
Melaleuca
Energizing
Rose
Peppermint
Cilantro ( Decenal )
Coriander
Terpinen-4-ol
Dill , Spearmint ( Limonene )
Basil
Citronellol , Geraniol
Menthol
Menthone
Fennel
Lavender , Clary Sage , Petitgrain
Carvone
Calming
Linalool
Fenchone
Thyme
Alcohols
Ketones
Anethole
Oregano
Roman Chamomile
Linalyl acetate
Thymol
Methyl-amyl angelate
Carvacrol
Clove
Monoterpene Backbone
Phenols
Phenylpropenes
Eugenol
Jasmine Absolute
Cumin
Benzyl acetate
Cuminal
Warming
Cinnamaldehyde
Aldehydes
Helichrysum ( alpha-Pinene )
Neryl acetate
Esters
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Cinnamon
Geranial , Neral
Melissa ( Caryophyllene )
Methyl thujate
Monoterpenes
Arborvitae
Methyl salicylate
Ethers
Limonene
Lemongrass
Terpinyl acetate
Bergamot ( Linalyl acetate )
1,8-Cineole alpha-Pinene
Tangerine
Soothing
Wintergreen , Birch beta-Pinene , alpha-Pinene
Limonene , beta-Pinene
Wild Orange
Grapefruit
Renewing
Cardamom
Lemon
Eucalyptus
Rosemary
Cypress
Juniper Berry
Frankincense
Douglas Fir
White Fir
Lime
Uplifting
Grounding
Sandalwood , Hawaiian Sandalwood
Vetiver
Cedarwood ( alpha-Cedrene )
Isovalencenol , Khusimol
Santalol
Cedrol
Patchouli
Oil Properties Wheel
Patchoulol
Alcohols
Spikenard
Jatamansone
Ketones
Germacrene D
Ylang Ylang
Caryophyllene
Sesquiterpenes
Sesquiterpene Backbone
Black Pepper ( Limonene )
Ethers
Zingiberene
Curzerene , Furanoeudesma 1,3-diene
Soothing
Ginger
Myrrh
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