Terpene esters

Terpene esters are known for their properties:

• Neurotropic antispasmodics
• Calming and sedative
• Antihypertensive
• Anti-inflammatory
• Analgesic

At therapeutic doses, terpene esters do not present toxicity. However, ensure to dilute highly concentrated essential oils containing terpene esters for long-term topical administration on very sensitive skin.

Terpene esters are molecules present in the following essential oils:

• Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
• Black spruce (Picea mariana)
• Clary sage (Salvia sclarea)
• Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus)
• Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus radiata)
• Everlasting sandy (Helichrysum italicum)
• Fir balsam (Abies balsamea)
• Green myrtle (Myrtus communis)
• Laurel (Laurus nobilis)
• Lavandin grosso (Lavandula × intermedia clone Grosso)
• Lavandin super (Lavandula × intermedia clone Super)
• Lavender true (Lavandula angustifolia)
• Neroli (Citrus aurantium var amara)
• Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium var. amara L.)
• Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
• Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
• Rosemary verbenon (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Winter savory (Satureja montana)
• Ylang-ylang complete (Cananga odorata)