Basically derived from seeds is an essential oil known as Cumin. This oil is extracted from a flowering plant belonging to the “Cuminum cyminum” species in the plant kingdom.  Furthermore, this oil is extracted from dried and crushed seeds using a process known as “steam distillation”. In addition, this oil is also renowned for blending well with other essential oils such as Angelica, Caraway, Camomile, and Coriander. This oil is also extremely useful in the treatment of conditions such as dyspepsia, flatulence, and depression.

A. Chemical Constituents of Cumin Oil:

This oil is basically extracted using dried and crushed seeds of the Cumin plant belonging to the “Cuminum cyminum” species in the plant kingdom. In addition, this oil also consists of organic compounds such as Cuminic Acid, Cymene, Dipentene, Limonene, Phellandrene, and Pinene.

B. The uses and benefits of Cumin Oil:

There are a number of benefits that one can enjoy by using this essential oil. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:

1. Bactericidal:

When used this oil is capable of destroying bacteria and help in the treatment of bacterial diseases such as diarrhea and cholera.

2. Carminative:

This oil when used is capable of curing the formation of gas i.e. flatulence within the gastrointestinal system.

3. Digestive:

This oil when used is capable of ensuring a normal digestive process by helping in maintaining normal peristaltic movements within the intestine.

4. Diuretic:

This oil is also capable of flushing out unwanted waste material from the body such as excessive fat, kidney stone etc by stimulating the increase in urination.

5. Antiseptic:

This oil when used is capable of destroying disease causing microbes and treating internal and external wounds, and thereby serving as an antiseptic.

C. The adverse effects of the Cumin Oil:

There are a couple of adverse effects that the use of this oil could cause, and they are as follows:

1. The excessive use of this oil could lead to headaches and nausea, and hence it must used in a low dosage.
2. This oil (like several others) can severely affect pregnancy, and hence pregnant women must avoid using it.

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It is from a plant called “tailed pepper” that an essential oil known as Cubeb Oil is extracted. This oil is derived from a plant known as “Cubeb” which belongs to a species known as “Piper Cubeba” within the plant kingdom. Furthermore, this oil basically is pale green-bluish in colour. In addition, with regards to aroma it possesses a “pepper like smell”. Apparently, this essential oil was officially included in the French pharmacopeia right until the year 1937.

A. Chemical constituents of Cubeb Oil:

This oil is extracted from the Cubeb plant which belongs to the “Piper Cubeba” species in the plant kingdom. In addition, this oil consists of organic compounds such as monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and 1,4 and 1,8 cineole and alcohol cubebol. In addition, it also consists of an organic compound called Cubebene.

B. The uses and benefits of Cubeb Oil:

There are a number of benefits to using this essential oil. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:

1. Diuretic:

This oil when used is capable of stimulating the removal of waste materials such as kidney stone from the body, and thereby serves as a diuretic.

2. Carminative:

This oil consists of a curative property which enables the clearing of gas within the gastrointestinal system, and thereby serves as a carminative.

3. Anti-parasitic:

This oil comprises of a medicinal property that inhibits the growth of parasites in the body, and thereby serves an anti-parasitic agent.

4. Flavouring agent:

This oil due to its aroma is also used as a flavouring agent in food.

5. Anti-cancerous:

This oil also consists of medicinal properties that helps in inhibiting the growth of a malignant tumor, and thereby serves as an anti-cancerous agent.

C. The adverse effects of the Cubeb Oil:

The use of this oil also entails a few adverse effects. These effects are as follows:

1. The use of this oil could cause skin rashes especially in those individuals who possess sensitive skin.
2. The inappropriate use of this oil could lead to nausea as well as headaches.

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Derived from “evergreen dwarf shrubs” is an essential oil known as Cranberry Seed Oil. This oil is extracted from the seed of “Cranberry” belonging to a genus known as “Vaccinum” and subgenus called “Oxycoccus” within the plant kingdom. Furthermore, in terms of colour this oil is “golden yellow” in appearance. In addition, this oil possesses a slightly bitter aroma. This oil is also said to be an extremely rich source of vitamin E.

A. Chemical constituents of Cranberry Seed Oil:

This oil is extracted from the seed of a bush known as “Cranberry” belonging to the genus “Vaccinum” and subgenus “Oxycocus” in the plant kingdom.  Furthermore, this oil comprises of organic compounds such as “polyphenols” that include proanthocyanidins, flavonols, and quercetin.

B. The uses and benefits of Cranberry Seed Oil:

There are a few benefits to using this essential oil. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:

1. Anti-inflammatory:

This oil possesses a property that is capable of reducing inflammation or swelling, and thereby serves as an anti-inflammatory agent.

2. Antibacterial:

“Inhibition of bacterial growth” is yet another function of this oil when used since it possesses “antibacterial” properties.

3. Antiseptic:

This oil when used also works as an “antiseptic” by killing disease causing microbes that is formed over open external wounds.

4. Antifungal:

This oil comprises of an “antifungal” property, and so when used inhibits the growth of fungus.

5. Antioxidant:

This oil when used is also capable of inhibiting the damaging oxidative processes that occur within the body, and thereby serves as an antioxidant.

C. The adverse effects of the Cranberry Seed Oil:

There are a number of adverse effects that may occur on using this oil which must be noted. They are as follows:

1. The excessive use of this oil could lead to GI disturbances such as diarrhea.
2. This oil (which contains high concentration of oxalate) may affect individuals with renal problems such as kidney stone formation, and hence they must avoid using it.

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Derived from a group of herbaceous plants belonging to the “Asteraceae” family is an essential oil known as Costus Oil.  This oil is extracted from a group of plants/herbs belonging to a species called “Saussurea Lappa” sometimes referred to as “spiral gingers” within the plant kingdom. Furthermore, this oil is extracted from the root of the plan using the “steam distillation” process. In addition, this oil is extremely “aromatic” in odour, and hence is used in the manufacturing of perfumes.

A. Chemical constituents of Costus Oil:

This oil is extracted from a group of herbaceous plants belonging to a species within a plant kingdom known as “Saussurea Lappa”. In addition, this oil also consists of organic compounds such as costunolide, dehydrocostus lactone, costuslactone, saussureal, alantolactone, o-cyclocostunolide, isozaluzanin etc. Furthermore, this oil also comprises of organic substances such as saussureanine, cholamine, syringin, picriside B, etc.

B. The uses and benefits of the Costus Oil:

There are number of benefits to using Costus Oi. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:

1. Respiratory system:

This oil possesses a property that provides expansion of airways thereby allowing air into the lungs, and thereby enabling the treatment of conditions such as asthma.

2. Decongestant:

This oil is also used commonly in treatment of cold since it comprises of a property that helps in clearing lung congestion, and thereby serves as a decongestant.

3. Carminative:

This oil also comprises of a property that helps resolving the issue of gas formation within the gastrointestinal system, and thereby serve as a carminative.

4. Digestion:

This oil when used helps in resolving digestion issues and also helps in treating GI diseases such as dysentery and cholera.

5. Flavouring agent:

This oil is also used commonly in the food and beverage industry as flavouring agent due to its aromatic odour.

C. The adverse effects of the Costus Oil:

There are a couple of adverse effects that the use of this oil could lead to and which must be noted. They are as follows:

1. This oil is extremely harmful to pregnancy, and hence pregnant women must avoid it.
2. This oil could cause allergic reactions especially in those individuals who are allergic to the plants belonging to the Asteraceae family.

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Extracted from a perennial herb known as “alecost” is an essential oil known as Costmary Oil. This oil is extracted from perennial temperate herb belonging to the “Tanacetum balsamita” species within the plant kingdom. Apparently, this oil during the medieval ages was commonly used to resolve menstruation problems that females face. In addition, this oil can also be used in treating conditions such as melancholy and hysteria. The plant/herb from which this oil is extracted is grown widely in Elizabethan knot gardens.

A. Chemical constituents of Costmary Oil:

This oil is extracted from herb/plant belonging to species within the plant kingdom known as “Tanacetum balsamita”. Furthermore, this oil basically comprises of organic compounds such as cavone (a major component), beta thujone, c-carveol, t-dihydrocarvone, c-dihydrocarvone, dihydrocarveol isomer, c-carveol, and t-carveol.

B. The uses and benefits of Costmary Oil:

There are a number of benefits to using the Costmary Oil. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:

1. Antiseptic:

This oil possesses properties that enable the inhibition of microorganism growth and help in the treatment of open wounds thereby serving as an antiseptic.

2. Carminative:

This oil also consists of a property that helps in the resolution of gas formation (i.e. flatulence) within the GI system and serves as a carminative.

3. Astringent:

This oil when used also possesses a property that enables to constrict or contract mucous membranes and thereby serve as an astringent.

4. Decongestant:

“Clearing of the lung” is how this oil also functions when used and helps cure conditions such common cold, and thereby serve as a decongestant.

5. Anti-rheumatic:

This oil also consists of curative properties that help in the treatment of a condition known as “Rheumatoid arthritis”, and thereby serve as an anti-rheumatic.

C. The adverse effects of the Costmary Oil:

Apart from the benefits this oil also comprises of a couple adverse effects. They are as follows:

1. This oil is harmful for those suffering from cancer, liver infections, or kidney infections.
2. This oil when used is extremely harmful to pregnancy, and hence pregnant women must avoid using it at all cost.

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Derived from an annual herb known as “Chinese Parsley” is an essential oil known as Coriander Oil. This oil is extracted from an herb belonging to the “Coriandrum Sativum” species within the plant kingdom. Furthermore, this oil is renowned for possessing digestive and stomachic properties. In addition, the oil is extracted from seeds of the herb using a process known as “steam distillation”. Apart for its medicinal properties coriander is also used as “spice” in many food delicacies.

A. Chemical constituents of Coriander Oil:

This oil is basically extracted from a herb belonging to a species known as “Coriandrum Sativum”. In addition, this oil comprises of organic compounds such as Borneol, Cineole, Cymene, Dipentene, Linalool, Phellandrene, Pinene, Terpineol and Terpinolene.

B. The uses and benefits of Coriander Oil:

There are a number of benefits to using this essential oil. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:

1. Aphrodisiac:

This oil possesses properties that stimulate sexual desires within individuals, and thereby serves as an Aphrodisiac.

2. Antispasmodic:

Comprising of “antispasmodic” properties this oil when used helps in inhibiting muscle spasms.

3. Carminative:

This oil also possesses a property that helps in clearing the GI system by resolving issues related to gas formation i.e. flatulence.

4. Analgesic:

“Relief from pain” is also what this oil can provide for when used, and thereby serves as an analgesic.

5. Antifungal:

This oil when used is also capable of inhibiting the growth of fungus and preventing fungal infections thereby serving as an antifungal agent.

C. The adverse effects of the Coriander Oil:

There is basically one major adverse effect that the use of this oil may entail. There are as follows:

1. If this oil is used in inappropriate dosages then there is a possibility of an individual losing control over his/her senses. And so this oil must be used with a great deal of care.

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Derived from “beans” is an essential oil known as Coffee Oil.  This oil has been extracted from seeds of berries of plant “Coffea” which belongs to the “Coffea Arabica” species in the plant kingdom. Furthermore, this oil is extracted using several extraction processes. In addition, this oil also comprises of a beautiful aroma that helps in enlivening the sagging human spirit. The plant from which this oil is extracted is cultivated in about 70 countries around the world mainly in regions such as Americas, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Africa.

A. Chemical constituents of Coffee Oil:

This oil is extracted from beans of a plant known as “Coffea” belonging to a species known as “Coffea Arabica” within the plant kingdom. In addition, this oil comprises of 46% of linoleic acid as well as saturated and unsaturated acids belonging to the C₂₀, C₂₂, and C₂₄ series.

B. The uses and benefits of Coffee Oil:

There are a number of benefits to using coffee oil. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:

1 Antioxidant: This oil possesses properties that inhibit the harmful effects of free radicals and thereby serve as an antioxidant. In addition, it acts as an antioxidant by improving liver function and decreasing chances of liver cirrhosis.

2 Antidepressant:

By inhibiting severe mental conditions such as “depression” when used this oil acts as an antidepressant.

3 Anti-cancerous:

This oil also possesses properties that inhibit the growth of cancer, and thereby serve as an “anti-cancerous” agent.

4 Anti-inflammation:

This oil comprises properties that suppress inflammatory reactions, and thus serves as an anti-inflammation agent.

5 Anti-anxiety:

“Suppressing anxiety” is a major function of this oil when used, and thereby serves as an “Anti-anxiety” agent.

C. The adverse reactions of the Coffee Oil:

There are a number of adverse reactions to using this oil along with the benefits. They are as follows:

1. The use of this oil could lead to either skin irritation or allergic reactions especially in those individuals who have sensitive skin.
2. Like several other oils, the use of this oil too could severely affect pregnancy, and hence pregnant women must avoid using it.

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Extracted from a plant is an essential oil known as Clove Oil. This oil is derived from a plant known as “clove” belonging to the “Syzygium aromaticum” species in the plant kingdom. Furthermore, this oil is used in aromatherapy as well as used as a flavouring agent in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, this oil is also used as an anesthetic agent to anesthetize a laboratory fish. It is also said that this oil does possess several properties that can have beneficial effects on health. However, there is no sufficient evidence available suggesting that this oil does comprise of a number of therapeutic properties.

A. Chemical constituents of Clove Oil:

This oil is derived from “clove” plant which belongs to the “Syzygium aromaticum” species within the plant kingdom. In addition, this oil can be extracted from three parts of the plant and they are as follows:

1. Bud oil: This oil is derived from the bud of the “Syzygium aromaticum” plant and comprises of organic compounds such as eugenol, acetyl eugenol, caryophyllene, and other constituents.
2. Leaf oil: This oil is extracted from the leaf of the “Syzygium aromaticum” plant and consists of organic compounds such as eugenol, eugenol acetate, and other minor constituents.
3. Stem oil: This oil is extracted from the stem of “Syzygium aromaticum” plant and comprises of organic compound such as eugenol mainly.

 B. The uses and benefits of Clove oil:

There are a number of benefits to health that one can reap if this oil used appropriately. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:

1. Antiseptic: This oil contains properties that are capable of inhibiting the growth of disease causing organism, and thereby help in the treatment of open wounds.
2. Digestion: By “maintaining a normal GI system” when used this oil helps resolves issues related to digestion.
3. Anti-cancerous: This oil also comprises of properties capable of inhibiting the growth of cancerous cells, and thereby serving as an “anti-cancerous” agent.
4. Insect repellant: This oil comprises of a strong “odour” that helps in driving out many insects, and thereby serve as an “Insect repellant”.
5. Flavouring agent: This oil comprises of properties that can add rich flavours to food, and thereby serve as a flavouring agent.

 C. The adverse effects of the Clove Oil:

Along with the benefits there are a number of adverse effects that the use of the oil also entails. They are as follows:

1. The inappropriate use of this oil could lead to stimulation of abnormal bleeding, and hence must be handled with care.
2. This oil if not used in the proper dosage could also lead to teeth damage, and hence the necessary precautions must be taken before using it.
3. The use of this oil could also lead to skin rashes especially in those individuals who have sensitive skin.

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Extracted from the kernel or meat of a fruit is an essential oil known as Coconut Oil. This oil is basically extracted from a fruit of coconut palm belonging to the “Cocos nucifera” species within the plant kingdom. Furthermore, this oil is usually extracted using either a dry or wet process. In addition, a technique involving the use of enzymes such as alpha-amylase, polygalacturonases, and proteases is also used to extract this oil. This oil apart from being used in cooking especially while frying is also used as an alternative source of fuel in automobiles, trucks, and buses.

A. Chemical constituents of the Coconut Oil:

This oil is basically extracted from the fruit of coconut palm belonging to a species known as “Cocos nucifera” in the plant kingdom. Furthermore, this oil comprises of fat which includes saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. In addition, this oil also consists of vitamins in the form of E and K as well as minerals such as iron.

B. Uses and benefits of the Coconut Oil:

There are a number of benefits to using coconut oil. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:

1. Hair care: This oil possesses properties that enables preventing loss of protein, and thereby helps nourishing hair and keeping it healthy and shiny.
2. Skin care: By acting as a moisturizer this oil helps in treating skin related issues such psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema. Furthermore, this oil can be used even on dry skin.
3. Digestion: This oil also comprises of medicinal properties that helps resolving a number digestion related issues such as the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
4. Dental Health: Since this oil possesses a property capable of absorbing calcium, it helps in developing strong teeth and maintaining good dental health.
5. Immunity: This oil also comprises of properties that help maintaining a good immune system since it consists of organic compounds such as lauric acid, caprylic acid that contain antibacterial and antifungal properties.

 C. The adverse effects of the Coconut Oil:

There are a number of adverse effects that one could experience on using this oil. They are as follows:

1. The excess use of oil especially in food leads to increased levels of cholesterol which in turn leads to various heart conditions.
2. The use of this oil could also lead to diarrhea, and hence must be administered in the right dosage.
3. The use of this oil could lead to allergies on the skin especially in those individuals who possess sensitive skin.
4. The usage of this oil could also lead to headaches and can also cause liver damage, and hence must be used with care.

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Also known as “Clary Sage” is an essential oil known as Salvia Sclarea oil. This oil is basically extracted from a biennial plant belonging to a genus called “Salvia” within the plant kingdom. Furthermore, this oil is distilled and is used commonly in the manufacturing of perfumes. In addition, this oil is basically extracted using the “steam distillation” process. It is also used in aromatherapy and as a flavouring agent in the manufacturing of wines and liqueurs.

A. Chemical constituents of the Slavia Sclarea:

This oil is extracted from a biennial plant belonging to a species known as “Salvia Sclarea” in the plant kingdom. In addition, this oil also comprises of organic compounds such as Sclareol, Alpha Terpineol, Geraniol, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Caryophyllene, Neryl Acetate and Germacrene-D.

B. The uses and benefits of the Slavia Sclarea Oil:

There are a number of benefits to using this essential oil. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:

1. Sedative:

This oil when used exhibits properties that induces sleep and calms the mind thereby serving as a sedative.

2. Antidepressant:

This oil when used also helps resolving serious mental issues such as depression, and thereby serving as an antidepressant.

3. Anti-anxiety:

“Anxiousness” is what this oil is capable of relieving and thereby serves as an “anti-anxiety” agent.

4. Analgesic:

This oil also possesses properties that help “reliving pain”, and thereby serving as an analgesic.

5. Antispasmodic:

“Inhibiting muscle spasms” is also one of the functions this oil is capable of performing, thereby serving as an antispasmodic.

C. The adverse effects of the Slavia Sclarea Oil:

Along with the benefits there are also a few adverse effects that may appear on using this oil. They are as follows:

1. The use of this oil may lead to skin irritation especially in those individuals who have sensitive skin.
2. Like several other oils, this one too is harmful on pregnancy, and hence pregnant women must avoid using it.

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