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Essential Oils with Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Here is a list of essential oils that you can refer to when needing to reduce inflammation.

Oils with researched anti-inflammatory activity

  • Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
  • Himalayan cedarwood (Cedrus deodara)
  • German chamomile (Chamomilla recutita / Matricaria recutita)
  • Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
  • Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini)
  • Helichrysum / Italian Everlasting (Helichrysum italicum)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Australian Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
  • Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
  • Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
  • Sandalwood (Santalum album)
Oils traditionally used for anti-inflammatory and cooling effects
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
  • Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
  • Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)
  • Himalayan cedarwood (Cedrus deodara)
  • Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha var. molmol)
  • Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini)
  • Helichrysum / Italian Everlasting (Helichrysum italicum)
  • Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
  • Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
  • Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
  • Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
  • Rose (Rosa centifolia, Rosa damascena)
  • Sandalwood (Santalum album)
Oils with astringent cooling effects
  • Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium var. amara)
  • Rock Rose (Cistus ladaniferus)
  • Cypress (Cupress sempervirens)
Bibliography:
Bensouilah, J., Buck, P. (2006). Aromadermatology: aromatherapy in the treatment and care of common skin conditions.