Aromatherapy limonene

Bergamot Citrus aurantium ssp. bergamia (Rutaceae) fresh fruit peel (expression) 0.5 limonene (42) linalyl acetate (27) y-terpinene (8) linalool (7) flavouring, aromatherapy, perfumery also contains the furocoumarin bergapten (up to 5%) and may cause severe photosensitization (see page 146)... 

Caraway Carum carvi (Umbelliferae/Apiaceae) ripe fruit 3-7 (+)-carvone (50-70) limonene (47) flavour, carminative, aromatherapy... 

The French or sweet basil has a high linalool and lower methyl chavicol content with the exotic basil having the highest methyl chavicol content. It is for this reason that the sweet is often preferred for aromatherapy. Principal chemical components found in essential oils of basil include methyl chavicol (22-88%), methyl eugenol (0.3-6%), linalool (1.1 6%), limonene (2.0 4.9%), cis-ocimene (0.2-2.6%) and citronellol (0.6-3.9%). Analysis for a sample of... 

The essential oil contains 30-60% esters (mainly linalylacetate), limonene and cineole. The essential oil is a common constituent in rubefacient preparations. Most lavender oil is used in the perfumery industry and aromatherapy. 

In our research, cotton fabrics were treated with EC microcapsules containing essential oils such as Rosemary oil or limonene. Rosemary oil is used in aromatherapy and in medicine for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. Limonene is the main component of the essential lemon oil it is widely used in perfumes and cosmetics. 

Limonene and linalool are found in a multitude of the commonest aromatherapy oils. 

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