Counterirritant/ Irritant Essential Oils

Counterirritant

Definition: Essential oils used to counteract irritation or inflammation in another part of the body.
Synonyms: Anti-irritant
Essential oils: Cajeput, Camphor (Bush), Camphor (White), Chamomile (Moroccan), Clove (Bud), Clove (Leaf), Clove (Stem), Cypress (Blue), Terebinth, Thuja, Thyme

Irritant

Definition: Essential oils that tending to produce physical irritation.
Essential oils: Ajowan (Dermal, Mucus membrane), Allspice (Berry) (Dermal, Mucus membrane), Allspice (Leaf) (Dermal), Amyris (Dermal, Mucus membrane), Anise (Seed) (Dermal), Anise (Star) (Dermal), Balsam (Peru) (Dermal), Basil (Holy) (Dermal), Bay Laurel, Buddha Wood, Cajeput, Camphor (Borneol), Cassia, Cassia Bark, Chamomile (German), Chili (Seed), Cinnamon (Bark), Cinnamon (Leaf), Citronella (Java), Citronella (Sri Lanka), Clove (Bud), Clove (Leaf), Clove (Stem), Cornmint, Cumin, Fenugreek (Seed), Fir (Fraser), Frangipani, Garlic, Geranium (Bourbon), Horseradish, Jaborandi, Juniper (Berries), Juniper (Savin), Lime, Lime (Key), Litsea Cubeba, Massoia (Bark), Melissa, Moena, Mustard (Black), Oregano, Oregano (Spanish), Parsley, Patchouli, Pepper (Black), Pepper (Red), Peppermint (Indian), Pine (Dwarf), Rabbit Brush (Rubber), Ravintsara, Rosemary (Camphor), Rosemary (Cineol), Rosewood, Rue, Sassafras, Savory (Summer), Savory (Winter), Spearmint, Tea Tree (Lemon-Scented), Thyme, Thyme (Carvacrol), Thyme (Red), Thyme (Thymol), Tuberose, Turmeric, Wintergreen, Yuzu