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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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