E
Emetic: Induces vomiting.
Emmenagogue: Encourages menstrual flow.
Emollient: Soothes and softens the skin.
Emphysema: Pathological accumulation of air in tissues – especially in the alveoli of the lungs.
Endometriosis: A condition in which tissue resembling the uterine mucous membrane occurs abnormally in various locations in the pelvic cavity.
Enfleurage: Traditional method in which essential oils are extracted from flowers too delicate for distillation. Traditionally this process uses cold animal fat to soak up the essential oil from the flower.
Engorgement: Painful blocking of a part of a tissue – usually referring to the breasts.
Enteritis: Inflammation of the small intestine.
Enzyme: Complex proteins that are produced by living cells.
Erythema: Redness of skin due to the congestion of the capillaries.
Escharotic: Treats warts.
Essential Oil: Highly volatile liquids derived from therapeutic plants, roots, flowers, herbs, trees and fruits.
Euphoric: Intensifies feelings of well-being.
Expectorant: Removes excess mucous from the lungs and bronchial tubes.
Expression: Pressure used to extract essential oils from citrus peels.
F
Febrifuge: Cools body temperature and reduces fevers.Fetotoxicity: Toxicity concerning the fetus.
Fixative: A material that slows evaporation in a volatile compound. Used in perfumes.
Fixed Oil: Oils derived from animal or vegetable sources – fatty, dense and non-volatile.
Flatulence: Excessive gases in the stomach or intestines.
Fungicidal: Kills fungal infections.
