
Essential Oils for Cicatrisant (Wound healing):
To heal or become healed by the formation of scar tissue. cic′a·tri·za′tion (-trĭ-zā′shən)
Essential oils may help reduce the appearance of scars by regenerating the skin cells of damages skin. Such Essential oils improve skin health by balancing skin tone, reducing redness, and reducing inflammation.
The following are just a few of many essential oils to choose from for aiding with healing skin wounds and reducing the appearance of scars:
- Helichrysum essential oil, also called curry plant because its leaves has a strong curry-like smell, has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties that may be useful in healing skin. It. may assist ins reliving skin rashes, infections, and increase collagen production. You may begin to se results within a few months of consistent daily use. Note: Helichrysum essential oil may cause sun sensitivity. Don’t use this oil if you’ve recently had surgery or are at risk for internal hemorrhaging.
- Frankincense essential oil may help with wound healing and may decrease the appearance of scars by soothing skin, evening out skin tone, and killing bacteria while also promoting the growth of new skin cells, tightening the skin and reducing the appearance of scars. Note: Frankincense essential oil may cause skin irritation and abdominal issues. Do not use frankincense oil if you take blood thinners.
- Geranium essential oil contains antiseptic, antimicrobial, and antibacterial wound-healing properties and is useful in treating scars by relieving inflammation, evening out skin tone, encouraging new cell growth. It is also effective in preventing and treating inflammatory skin conditions according to a 2013 research study. Note: Use geranium oil with caution if you have high blood pressure or are at risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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Amyris
(Amyris balsamifera)
Aroma Description: Faintly woody, slightly sweet, reminiscent of Sandalwood
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Balsam Copaiba
(Copaifera officinalis)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Resinous, Sensual, Sweet, Warm
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Balsam Gurjun
(Dipterocarpus turbinatus)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Warm, Woody
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Balsam Poplar
(Populus balsamifera)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Exotic, Fresh, Resinous, Sensual, Sweet, Warm, Woody
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Basil
(Ocimum basilicum)
Aroma Description: Basil Essential Oil smells sweet, herbaceous and somewhat licorice-like.
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Bergamot
(Citrus × limon)
Aroma Description: Bergamot Essential Oil smells citrusy and possesses a beautifully complex aroma with underlying floral and bitter characteristics.
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Blue Cypress
(Callitris columellaris)
Aroma Description: Sweet, fresh, fruity, mildly licorice-like, balsamic aroma with a resinous, faintly smoky undertone; has good tenacity, fixative properties and possesses notes that are reminiscent of lemon and cedar
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Blue Tansy
(Vogtia annua)
Aroma Description: Fresh, warm, rich, slightly sweet, fruity, with subtle floral, camphorous and herbaceous undertones.
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Cajeput
(Melaleuca cajuputi)
Aroma Description: Cajeput Essential Oil smells fresh and campherous with a slightly fruity characteristic.
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Carrot Seed
(Daucus carota)
Aroma Description: Carrot Seed Essential Oil smells earthy, woody and warm. It is considered harsh/unpleasant by some.
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Cedarwood, Atlas
(Cedrus atlantica)
Aroma Description: Woody and sweet. Atlas Cedar Oil is a bit sharper than Virginian Cedarwood Oil. The aroma is reminiscent of artificial mothballs.
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Cedarwood, Indian
(Cedrus deodara)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Fresh, Green, Rich, Soft, Warm, Woody
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Cedarwood, Port Orford
(Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)
Aroma Description: Coniferous, Earthy, Green, Herbaceous, Slightly sweet, Woody
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Cedarwood, Texas
(Juniperus monosperma)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Herbaceous, Slightly sweet, Woody
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Cedarwood, Virginian
(Juniperus virginiana)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Balsamic, Slightly sweet, woody. It strongly resembles the aroma of cedar chests and closets.
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Chamomile, Cape
(Eriocephalus punctulatus)
Aroma Description: Cool, Earthy, Floral, Rich, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm
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Chamomile, German
(Matricaria recutita)
Aroma Description: German Chamomile Essential Oil smells sweet, fruity and herbaceous.
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Cistus
(Cistus × cyprius)
Aroma Description: Strongly herbaceous and balsam/resinous with sweet, honey-like undertones
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Citronella
(Cymbopogon nardus)
Aroma Description: Citronella Essential Oil smells citrusy, slightly fruity, fresh and sweet.
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Citronella - India
(Cymbopogon winterianus)
Aroma Description: Citrus, Fresh, Lemony, Medicinal, Slightly sweet, Strong
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Clary Sage
(Salvia sclarea)
Aroma Description: Clary Sage Essential Oil smells earthy, herbaceous, floral and slightly fruity.
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Cypress
(Cupressus sempervirens)
Aroma Description: Cypress Essential Oil smells fresh, herbaceous, woody and slightly coniferous in aroma.
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Davana
(Artemisia pallens)
Aroma Description: Davana Essential Oil smells rich, sweet, fruity and slightly woody. It also has a subtle vanilla note.
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Eucalyptus dives, Mint
(Eucalyptus dives)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Slightly sweet
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Eucalyptus masala
(Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Slightly sweet, Soft
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Eucalyptus staigeriana
(Eucalyptus staigeriana)
Aroma Description: Citrus, Cool, Fresh, Lemony, Soft
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Eucalyptus, Radiata
(Eucalyptus radiata)
Aroma Description: Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil smells slightly camphorous, sweet and fruity.
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Frankincense frereana
(Boswellia frereana)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly musky, Warm, Woody
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Frankincense rivae (Olibanum)
(Boswellia rivae)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Resinous, Rich, Soft, Woody
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Frankincense Serrata
(Boswellia serrata)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Exotic, Fresh, Resinous, Slightly sweet, Warm
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Galbanum
(Ferula gummosa)
Aroma Description: Galbanum Essential Oil possesses an intensely green, fresh leafy odor with a dry woody back-note of balsamic, bark- like character.
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Geranium
(Pelargonium graveolens)
Aroma Description: Herbaceous, green, floral, sweet, dry, fresh, slightly fruity
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Guaiacwood
(Gonopterodendron sarmientoi)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Musky, Resinous, Slightly floral, Soft, Warm, Woody
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Helichrysum
(Helichrysum italicum)
Aroma Description: Helichrysum italicum is also called curry plant because its leaves has a strong curry-like smell.
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Helichrysum Bracteiferum
(Helichrysum bracteiferum)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Medicinal, Strong
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Helichrysum Gymnocephalum
(Helichrysum gymnocephalum)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Medicinal, Strong
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Helichrysum Odoratissimum
(Helichrysum odoratissimum)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Balsamic, Camphoraceous, Earthy, Fresh, Medicinal
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Helichrysum patulum
(Helichrysum patulum)
Aroma Description: Cool, Earthy, Green, Herbaceous, Slightly sweet, Soft
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Helichrysum splendidum
(Helichrysum splendidum)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Slightly camphoraceous, Soft
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Inula
(Dittrichia graveolens)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Earthy, Fresh, Medicinal, Rich, Slightly floral, Slightly sweet
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Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute
(Jasminum grandiflorum)
Aroma Description: Jasmine Absolute smells deep, rich, floral and exotic.
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Jasmine Sambac Absolute
(Jasminum sambac)
Aroma Description: Exotic, Floral, Rich, Sensual, Soft, Sweet
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Juniper Berry
(Juniperus communis)
Aroma Description: Juniper Berry Essential Oil smells crisp, woody, sweet and earthy, with an almost hidden fruity note.
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Juniper, Rocky Mount
(Juniperus scopulorum)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly sweet, Soft, Woody
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Juniper, Utah
(Juniperus osteosperma)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Camphoraceous, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Woody
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Lavender
(Lavandula angustifolia)
Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, sweet, herbaceous and sometimes slightly fruity. It can be slightly camphorous.
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Lemon
(Citrus × limon)
Aroma Description: Lemon Essential Oil smells similar to fresh lemon rinds except that it is more concentrated.
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Manuka
(Leptospermum scoparium)
Aroma Description: Woody, herbaceous, sweet, warm, earthy and balsamic
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Marjoram
(Origanum majorana)
Aroma Description: Herbaceous, sweet, woody and has an underlying delicate floral note.
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Marjoram, Spanish
(Thymus mastichina)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Spicy, Warm
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Melissa
(Melissa officinalis)
Aroma Description: Melissa Essential Oil smells fresh, lemony and herbaceous.
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Nagarmotha
(Cyperus rotundus)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Slightly spicy, Warm, Woody
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Niaouli
(Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Aroma Description: Niaouli Essential Oil is camphorous, earthy and musty.
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Opoponax
(Commiphora guidottii)
Aroma Description: Opoponax Essential Oil smells deep, resinous and woody. The aroma shares some similarity to that of Myrrh Oil.
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Patchouli
(Pogostemon cablin)
Aroma Description: Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Slightly floral, Warm, Woody
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Peppermint
(Mentha piperita)
Aroma Description: Intensely minty. Its aroma is reminiscent of peppermint candies, but it is more concentrated and is more intense in fragrance than Spearmint Essential Oil.
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Peppermint - English
(Mentha X Piperita)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Soft, Strong
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Petitgrain, Bigarade
(Citrus × aurantium)
Aroma Description: Exotic, Floral, Fresh, Sensual, Slightly citrus, Slightly sweet
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Pinyon Pine
(Pinus edulis)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Rich, Woody
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Ponderosa Pine Cone
(Pinus ponderosa)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Resinous, Rich, Woody
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Rose
(Rosa × damascena)
Aroma Description: Smells floral, sensual, and sweet with an intense, concentrated rose aroma
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Ruh Khus (Wild Vetiver)
(Chrysopogon nigritanus)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Fresh, Green, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm
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Sage, True
(Salvia officinalis)
Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Pungent, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly spicy, Slightly sweet, Strong, Warm
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Sandalwood
(Santalum album)
Aroma Description: Sandalwood Essential Oil smells rich, deep and sweet yet is delicate, woody and floral.
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Sandalwood - New Caledonia
(Santalum austrocaledonicum)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Cool, Earthy, Rich, Sweet, Warm, Woody
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Sandalwood - Royal Hawaiian
(Santalum paniculatum)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Rich, Sensual, Soft, Warm, Woody
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Sandalwood lancelatum - Australia
(Santalum lanceolatum)
Aroma Description: Earthy, Resinous, Sensual, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm, Woody
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Sandalwood, Australian
(Santalum spicatum)
Aroma Description: Earthy, Resinous, Rich, Slightly sweet, Soft, Vanilla-like, Warm, Woody
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Siam Wood
(Fokienia hodginsii)
Aroma Description: Exotic, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Soft, Vanilla-like, Warm
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Spike Lavender
(Lavandula latifolia)
Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, camphorous, sweet and herbaceous
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Spikenard
(Nardostachys jatamansi)
Aroma Description: Spikenard Essential Oil smells deep earthy, woody and musky.
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Tea Tree
(Melaleuca alternifolia)
Aroma Description: Medicinal, fresh, woody, earthy and herbaceous.
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Tea Tree, Lemon
(Leptospermum petersonii)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Citrus, Fresh, Lemony, Medicinal
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Thyme
(Thymus vulgaris)
Aroma Description: Cool, fresh, lemony, slightly citrus, slightly floral, soft, herbaceous and slightly medicinal
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Thyme, Benchmark
(Thymus zygis)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Cool, Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Soft
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White Spruce
(Picea glauca)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Piney, Rich, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly sweet, Warm, Woody
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Yarrow
(Achillea millefolium)
Aroma Description: Yarrow Essential Oil smells sharp, woody, herbaceous, fruity and somewhat sweet.
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Ylang Ylang
(Cananga odorata)
Aroma Description: Smells exotic, floral, sweet and slightly fruity and woody.