Aromatherapy linalool

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)... 

The true lavender (Lavandula officinalis) shown in the chromatogram is high in linalyl acetate, conforming to the ISO standard composition range of 25-45% and linalool ISO standard of 25-38%. True lavenders also may have between 5% and 30% lavandulyl acetate the GC for this sample shows quite a low value of 3.55%. Also characteristic of true lavender, the amounts of camphor and the oxide 1,8-cineole are low, but are increased in the other species. High ester and alcohol content makes this a desirable aromatherapy choice as it is gentle with no known contraindications. 

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 volatile oil of Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) contains Unrayl acetate and linalool, and lavender also contains coumarins. It has been used in aromatherapy to treat insomnia and headaches, and may have small beneficial effects (5). 

Linalool (3) is a monoterpene commonly found as a major volatile component of EOs in several aromatic plant species, such as Lavandula angustifoUa Mill. (Lamiaceae), Rosa damascene Mill. (Rosacea, Citrus bergamia Risso (Rutacea, Melissa officimlis L. (Lamiacea, Rosmarinus officimlis L. (Lamiacea, C. citratus DG ex Nees (Poacea, and Mentha piperita L. (Lamiaceae). Interestingly, maity linalool producing species are traditionally used as sedative, analgesic, Itypnotic, or anxiolytic remedies in traditional medicine and some as well in aromatherapy (Elisabetsky et al. 1995a). 

Heuberger, E., Ilmberger, J., Hartter, E., and Bnchbaner, G. 2008. Physiological and behavioral effects of 1,8-cineol and ( ) linalool A comparison of inhalation and massage aromatherapy. Natural Product Communications 3(7) 1103 1110. 

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

Aromatherapy is mostly applied to procure alleviation of chronic pain, depression, cognitive disorders, anxiety, insomnia, and stress-related disorders [48]. In this context, the influence of essential oils on the nervous system is studied [49]. Linalool-containing essences are traditionally used as sedatives, analgesics, and anxiolytics [50]. 

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