Estrogenic (Estrogen-like)

Essential Oils for Estrogenic (Estrogen-like):

Essential oils which may contain estrogenic compounds that promote breast growth by enhancing estrogen activity while inhibiting androgen activity

Aromatherapists like Robert Tisserand who have concluded that there is not enough current evidence to support the estrogenic-activity of essential oils, with the exception of essential oils containing trans-anethole.

For those with estrogen-dependent cancers, endometriosis, young children and those that are pregnant and breastfeeding, you may wish to avoid these essential oils.

  • Anise

    Anise

    (Pimpinella anisum)

    Aroma Description: Distinctive scent of licorice. Rich and sweet.

  • Aniseseed Myrtle

    Aniseseed Myrtle

    (Syzygium anisatum)

    Aroma Description: Strongly smelling of both aniseed and licorice, cool, herbaceous, soft, sweet, warm

  • Clary Sage

    Clary Sage

    (Salvia sclarea)

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

  • Fennel

    Fennel

    (Foeniculum vulgare)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Exotic, Fresh, Pungent, Strong, Sweet

  • Lavender

    Lavender

    (Lavandula angustifolia)

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

  • Sage, True

    Sage, True

    (Salvia officinalis)

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

  • Spanish Sage

    Spanish Sage

    (Salvia officinalis subsp. gallica)

    Aroma Description: Spanish Sage Essential Oil smells herbaceous, camphorous and possesses a subtle lavender-like characteristic.

  • Star Anise

    Star Anise

    (Illicium verum)

    Aroma Description: Sharp, anise and licorice-like aroma.

  • Tea Tree

    Tea Tree

    (Melaleuca alternifolia)

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

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