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.
  • Amyris

    Amyris

    (Amyris balsamifera)

    Aroma Description: Faintly woody, slightly sweet, reminiscent of Sandalwood

  • Balsam Copaiba

    Balsam Copaiba

    (Copaifera officinalis)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Resinous, Sensual, Sweet, Warm

  • Balsam Gurjun

    Balsam Gurjun

    (Dipterocarpus turbinatus)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Warm, Woody

  • Balsam Poplar

    Balsam Poplar

    (Populus balsamifera)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Exotic, Fresh, Resinous, Sensual, Sweet, Warm, Woody

  • Balsam, Peru

    Balsam, Peru

    (Myroxylon balsamum)

    Aroma Description: Sweet, fresh, earthy, balsamic.

  • Basil

    Basil

    (Ocimum basilicum)

    Aroma Description: Basil Essential Oil smells sweet, herbaceous and somewhat licorice-like.

  • Bergamot

    Bergamot

    (Citrus × limon)

    Aroma Description: Bergamot Essential Oil smells citrusy and possesses a beautifully complex aroma with underlying floral and bitter characteristics.

  • Black Seed

    Black Seed

    (Nigella sativa)

    Aroma Description: Bland, Mild, Earthy, Peppery/Spicy, Woody

  • Blue Cypress

    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

  • Blue Tansy

    Blue Tansy

    (Vogtia annua)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, warm, rich, slightly sweet, fruity, with subtle floral, camphorous and herbaceous undertones.

  • Cajeput

    Cajeput

    (Melaleuca cajuputi)

    Aroma Description: Cajeput Essential Oil smells fresh and campherous with a slightly fruity characteristic.

  • Carrot Seed

    Carrot Seed

    (Daucus carota)

    Aroma Description: Carrot Seed Essential Oil smells earthy, woody and warm. It is considered harsh/unpleasant by some.

  • Cedarwood, Atlas

    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.

  • Cedarwood, Indian

    Cedarwood, Indian

    (Cedrus deodara)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Fresh, Green, Rich, Soft, Warm, Woody

  • Cedarwood, Port Orford

    Cedarwood, Port Orford

    (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)

    Aroma Description: Coniferous, Earthy, Green, Herbaceous, Slightly sweet, Woody

  • Cedarwood, Texas

    Cedarwood, Texas

    (Juniperus monosperma)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Herbaceous, Slightly sweet, Woody

  • Cedarwood, Virginian

    Cedarwood, Virginian

    (Juniperus virginiana)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Balsamic, Slightly sweet, woody. It strongly resembles the aroma of cedar chests and closets.

  • Chamomile, Cape

    Chamomile, Cape

    (Eriocephalus punctulatus)

    Aroma Description: Cool, Earthy, Floral, Rich, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm

  • Chamomile, German

    Chamomile, German

    (Matricaria recutita)

    Aroma Description: German Chamomile Essential Oil smells sweet, fruity and herbaceous.

  • Chamomile, Roman

    Chamomile, Roman

    (Anthemis nobilis)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, Fruity, Herbaceous, Sweet

  • Cistus

    Cistus

    (Cistus × cyprius)

    Aroma Description: Strongly herbaceous and balsam/resinous with sweet, honey-like undertones

  • Citronella

    Citronella

    (Cymbopogon nardus)

    Aroma Description: Citronella Essential Oil smells citrusy, slightly fruity, fresh and sweet.

  • Citronella - India

    Citronella - India

    (Cymbopogon winterianus)

    Aroma Description: Citrus, Fresh, Lemony, Medicinal, Slightly sweet, Strong

  • Clary Sage

    Clary Sage

    (Salvia sclarea)

    Aroma Description: Clary Sage Essential Oil smells earthy, herbaceous, floral and slightly fruity.

  • Cypress

    Cypress

    (Cupressus sempervirens)

    Aroma Description: Cypress Essential Oil smells fresh, herbaceous, woody and slightly coniferous in aroma.

  • Davana

    Davana

    (Artemisia pallens)

    Aroma Description: Davana Essential Oil smells rich, sweet, fruity and slightly woody. It also has a subtle vanilla note.

  • Eucalyptus

    Eucalyptus

    (Eucalyptus globulus)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, medicinal, woody and earthy.

  • Eucalyptus dives, Mint

    Eucalyptus dives, Mint

    (Eucalyptus dives)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Slightly sweet

  • Eucalyptus masala

    Eucalyptus masala

    (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Slightly sweet, Soft

  • Eucalyptus smithii

    Eucalyptus smithii

    (Eucalyptus smithii)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Woody

  • Eucalyptus staigeriana

    Eucalyptus staigeriana

    (Eucalyptus staigeriana)

    Aroma Description: Citrus, Cool, Fresh, Lemony, Soft

  • Eucalyptus, Lemon

    Eucalyptus, Lemon

    (Corymbia citriodora)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, fresh, lemony, strong

  • Eucalyptus, Radiata

    Eucalyptus, Radiata

    (Eucalyptus radiata)

    Aroma Description: Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil smells slightly camphorous, sweet and fruity.

  • Frankincense

    Frankincense

    (Boswellia sacra)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Resinous, Slightly sweet, Warm

  • Frankincense frereana

    Frankincense frereana

    (Boswellia frereana)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly musky, Warm, Woody

  • Frankincense rivae (Olibanum)

    Frankincense rivae (Olibanum)

    (Boswellia rivae)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Resinous, Rich, Soft, Woody

  • Frankincense Serrata

    Frankincense Serrata

    (Boswellia serrata)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Exotic, Fresh, Resinous, Slightly sweet, Warm

  • Galbanum

    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.

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    (Allium sativum)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Green, Medicinal, Pungent, Strong

  • Geranium

    Geranium

    (Pelargonium graveolens)

    Aroma Description: Herbaceous, green, floral, sweet, dry, fresh, slightly fruity

  • Ginger

    Ginger

    (Zingiber officinale)

    Aroma Description: Warm, spicy, earthy, woody.

  • Guaiacwood

    Guaiacwood

    (Gonopterodendron sarmientoi)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Musky, Resinous, Slightly floral, Soft, Warm, Woody

  • Helichrysum

    Helichrysum

    (Helichrysum italicum)

    Aroma Description: Helichrysum italicum is also called curry plant because its leaves has a strong curry-like smell.

  • Helichrysum Bracteiferum

    Helichrysum Bracteiferum

    (Helichrysum bracteiferum)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Medicinal, Strong

  • Helichrysum Gymnocephalum

    Helichrysum Gymnocephalum

    (Helichrysum gymnocephalum)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Medicinal, Strong

  • Helichrysum Odoratissimum

    Helichrysum Odoratissimum

    (Helichrysum odoratissimum)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Balsamic, Camphoraceous, Earthy, Fresh, Medicinal

  • Helichrysum patulum

    Helichrysum patulum

    (Helichrysum patulum)

    Aroma Description: Cool, Earthy, Green, Herbaceous, Slightly sweet, Soft

  • Helichrysum splendidum

    Helichrysum splendidum

    (Helichrysum splendidum)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Slightly camphoraceous, Soft

  • Inula

    Inula

    (Dittrichia graveolens)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Earthy, Fresh, Medicinal, Rich, Slightly floral, Slightly sweet

  • Jasmine

    Jasmine

    (Jasminum officinale)

    Aroma Description: Sweet, exotic and richly floral smell

  • Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute

    Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute

    (Jasminum grandiflorum)

    Aroma Description: Jasmine Absolute smells deep, rich, floral and exotic.

  • Jasmine Sambac Absolute

    Jasmine Sambac Absolute

    (Jasminum sambac)

    Aroma Description: Exotic, Floral, Rich, Sensual, Soft, Sweet

  • Juniper Berry

    Juniper Berry

    (Juniperus communis)

    Aroma Description: Juniper Berry Essential Oil smells crisp, woody, sweet and earthy, with an almost hidden fruity note.

  • Juniper, Rocky Mount

    Juniper, Rocky Mount

    (Juniperus scopulorum)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly sweet, Soft, Woody

  • Juniper, Utah

    Juniper, Utah

    (Juniperus osteosperma)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Camphoraceous, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Woody

  • Lavender

    Lavender

    (Lavandula angustifolia)

    Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, sweet, herbaceous and sometimes slightly fruity. It can be slightly camphorous.

  • Lavender Stoechas

    Lavender Stoechas

    (Lavandula stoechas)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Slightly floral

  • Lemon

    Lemon

    (Citrus × limon)

    Aroma Description: Lemon Essential Oil smells similar to fresh lemon rinds except that it is more concentrated.

  • Manuka

    Manuka

    (Leptospermum scoparium)

    Aroma Description: Woody, herbaceous, sweet, warm, earthy and balsamic

  • Marjoram

    Marjoram

    (Origanum majorana)

    Aroma Description: Herbaceous, sweet, woody and has an underlying delicate floral note.

  • Marjoram, Spanish

    Marjoram, Spanish

    (Thymus mastichina)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Spicy, Warm

  • Melissa

    Melissa

    (Melissa officinalis)

    Aroma Description: Melissa Essential Oil smells fresh, lemony and herbaceous.

  • Myrrh

    Myrrh

    (Commiphora myrrha)

    Aroma Description: Warm, earthy, woody and balsamic

  • Nagarmotha

    Nagarmotha

    (Cyperus rotundus)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Slightly spicy, Warm, Woody

  • Niaouli

    Niaouli

    (Melaleuca quinquenervia)

    Aroma Description: Niaouli Essential Oil is camphorous, earthy and musty.

  • Opoponax

    Opoponax

    (Commiphora guidottii)

    Aroma Description: Opoponax Essential Oil smells deep, resinous and woody. The aroma shares some similarity to that of Myrrh Oil.

  • Patchouli

    Patchouli

    (Pogostemon cablin)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Slightly floral, Warm, Woody

  • Peppermint

    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.

  • Peppermint - English

    Peppermint - English

    (Mentha X Piperita)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Soft, Strong

  • Petitgrain, Bigarade

    Petitgrain, Bigarade

    (Citrus × aurantium)

    Aroma Description: Exotic, Floral, Fresh, Sensual, Slightly citrus, Slightly sweet

  • Pinyon Pine

    Pinyon Pine

    (Pinus edulis)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Rich, Woody

  • Ponderosa Pine Cone

    Ponderosa Pine Cone

    (Pinus ponderosa)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Resinous, Rich, Woody

  • Rosalina

    Rosalina

    (Melaleuca ericifolia)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, lemony, slightly camphorous, and floral.

  • Rose

    Rose

    (Rosa × damascena)

    Aroma Description: Smells floral, sensual, and sweet with an intense, concentrated rose aroma

  • Ruh Khus (Wild Vetiver)

    Ruh Khus (Wild Vetiver)

    (Chrysopogon nigritanus)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Fresh, Green, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm

  • Sage, True

    Sage, True

    (Salvia officinalis)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Pungent, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly spicy, Slightly sweet, Strong, Warm

  • Sandalwood

    Sandalwood

    (Santalum album)

    Aroma Description: Sandalwood Essential Oil smells rich, deep and sweet yet is delicate, woody and floral.

  • Sandalwood - New Caledonia

    Sandalwood - New Caledonia

    (Santalum austrocaledonicum)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Cool, Earthy, Rich, Sweet, Warm, Woody

  • Sandalwood - Royal Hawaiian

    Sandalwood - Royal Hawaiian

    (Santalum paniculatum)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Rich, Sensual, Soft, Warm, Woody

  • Sandalwood lancelatum - Australia

    Sandalwood lancelatum - Australia

    (Santalum lanceolatum)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Resinous, Sensual, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm, Woody

  • Sandalwood, Australian

    Sandalwood, Australian

    (Santalum spicatum)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Resinous, Rich, Slightly sweet, Soft, Vanilla-like, Warm, Woody

  • Siam Wood

    Siam Wood

    (Fokienia hodginsii)

    Aroma Description: Exotic, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Soft, Vanilla-like, Warm

  • Spike Lavender

    Spike Lavender

    (Lavandula latifolia)

    Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, camphorous, sweet and herbaceous

  • Spikenard

    Spikenard

    (Nardostachys jatamansi)

    Aroma Description: Spikenard Essential Oil smells deep earthy, woody and musky.

  • St. John's Wort

    St. John's Wort

    (Hypericum perforatum)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Herbaceous, Warm

  • Tea Tree

    Tea Tree

    (Melaleuca alternifolia)

    Aroma Description: Medicinal, fresh, woody, earthy and herbaceous.

  • Tea Tree, Lemon

    Tea Tree, Lemon

    (Leptospermum petersonii)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Citrus, Fresh, Lemony, Medicinal

  • Thyme

    Thyme

    (Thymus vulgaris)

    Aroma Description: Cool, fresh, lemony, slightly citrus, slightly floral, soft, herbaceous and slightly medicinal

  • Thyme, Benchmark

    Thyme, Benchmark

    (Thymus zygis)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Cool, Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Soft

  • Vetiver

    Vetiver

    (Chrysopogon zizanioides)

    Aroma Description: Woody, smoky, earthy, herbaceous and spicy.

  • White Spruce

    White Spruce

    (Picea glauca)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Piney, Rich, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly sweet, Warm, Woody

  • Yarrow

    Yarrow

    (Achillea millefolium)

    Aroma Description: Yarrow Essential Oil smells sharp, woody, herbaceous, fruity and somewhat sweet.

  • Ylang Ylang

    Ylang Ylang

    (Cananga odorata)

    Aroma Description: Smells exotic, floral, sweet and slightly fruity and woody.

  • Zdravets

    Zdravets

    (Geranium macrorrhizum)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, spicy, slightly floral and herbaceous