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Did you know -- Sesquiterpenes?

7/11/2019

 
​Similar to monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes are terpenes, which means the molecules consist of only carbon and hydrogen atoms. (By now, you'll notice that terpenes have an -ene- suffix.) These molecules are larger and heavier than monoterpenes because they have a skeleton of 15 carbons.  As a result, they evaporate more slowly and tend to have deeper, richer, more enduring aromas.  A few of my favorites are Beta-caryophyllene, Alpha-humulene, Zingiberene, and Alpha-curcumene. 

While there are some common therapeutic properties in oils that have high levels of sesquiterpenes, there are differences as well.  Those common properties include grounding, antiseptic, antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic.  However, in this category, individual oils must be studied for their positive effects because some are sedative, some can help lower blood pressure, some are skin-healing, and some are cooling while others are warming.  Many sesquiterpene-rich oils are gentle on the skin, but some can irritate the skin if they have oxidized.

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    • Herbal Data Sheets >
      • Angelica
      • Arnica
      • Astragalus
      • Balm of Gilead
      • Bee Balm
      • Burdock
      • Butterfly Weed
      • Calendula
      • Cardamom
      • Chamomile
      • Chickweed
      • Cinnamon
      • Comfrey
      • Cranberry
      • Dandelion
      • Elder Berries & Flowers
      • Elecampane
      • Ginger Root
      • Goldenrod
      • Goldenseal
      • Hibiscus
      • Hops
      • Lavender
      • Lemon Balm
      • Licorice Root
      • Marshmallow Root
      • Mullein
      • Oregon Grape - Mahonia
      • Peppermint
      • Plantain
      • Red Clover
      • Rose
      • Sassafras
      • Sow Thistle
      • Turmeric
    • Essential Oil Datasheets >
      • Allspice
      • Angelica
      • Balsam Copaiba
      • Balsam Poplar/Balm of Gilead
      • Basil, Sweet
      • Basil, Tulsi
      • Cardamom
      • Chamomile, German
      • Chamomile, Roman
      • Elemi
      • Frankincense
      • Galangal
      • Geranium
      • Ginger
      • Helichrysum italicum
      • Hemp
      • Lavender
      • Lemon
      • Orange (Sweet)
      • Plai
      • Ravintsara
      • Rose Absolute
      • Sage (Salvia officinalis)
      • Thyme
      • Vetiver
      • Ylang Ylang
    • Carrier Oils & Butters Datasheets >
      • Andiroba Oil
      • Argan Oil
      • Black Currant Seed Oil
      • Black Seed (Nigella)
      • Borage Oil
      • Castor Oil
      • Cocoa Butter
      • Coconut Oil
      • Evening Primrose Oil
      • Grapeseed
      • Hemp Seed Oil
      • Jojoba
      • Macademia Nut
      • Mango Butter
      • Neem Oil
      • Pumpkin Seed Oil
      • Sacha Inchi
      • Safflower Oil
      • Sea Buckthorn Oil
      • Shea Butter
      • Tamanu
    • Component Datasheets >
      • EO Chemical Constituents >
        • (E)-Anethole
        • Caryophyllene (beta)
        • 1,8-Cineole
        • Humulene - alpha
        • Linalool
        • β-Myrcene
      • Herb Constituents >
        • L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
        • Carotene (Beta)
        • Retinol (Vitamin A)
        • Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
        • Gamma-Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
        • Saponins
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        • Linoleic Acid
        • Alpha-Linolenic Acid
        • Oleic Acid
        • Palmitic Acid
        • Stearic Acid
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      • E3 TKO Alt with Beta-Caryophyllene
      • AASK Skin Serum & Soap
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      • Dilution Rates
      • Oils that may set off seizures
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