How you will appreciate them! Here they are:
Chai: a drinkable blend based mainly on Cardamom and Pepper, both happy digestive stimulating carminatives.
Aphrodisiac: when I saw this blend proposed by Dr. Willem, one drop per day on a stand, I jumped at the idea of tasting Ylang Ylang, the flower of flowers, and I was delighted, for good reason! Combined with Cinnamon and Ginger - a joy to be repeated to marvel at.
Tête tranquille: already peppermint, famous for relieving headaches, served with lavender & basil, a pleasure to roll at the temples!
Solution Sécheresse: also a formula to roll on dry patches with, among others, myrrh and geranium on rose.
Some properties of the essential oils contained in these formulas:
Basil
Used in aromatherapy for centuries to work quickly for a natural relief of headaches and migraines.1
Rosewood
Linalool was the main component of the essential oil of A. rosaeodora (Rosewood) which gives it antifungal properties2 as well as an anti-inflammatory action on the skin.3
Cinnamon
Tonic, stimulant, analgesic, spasmolytic, antiseptic, preservative, broad-spectrum anti-infective and warming. Cinnamon essential oil has been shown to produce spectacular results against one of the main bacteria responsible for bad breath.4
Cardamom
It is also valued for its many virtues: carminative, digestive tonic, decongestant of the respiratory tract, expectorant, antispasmodic, vermifuge, anti-infectious, antibacterial, general stimulant. A study has provided evidence that extracts of cardamom fruits and seeds by their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties may be therapeutic agents of interest against periodontal infections. 5
Lemon
This remarkable antiseptic oil has many roles, including helping digestion and tired livers.6
Rose Geranium
Geranium essential oil also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial7 activity that is beneficial to healing and balancing the skin. It has been observed, for example, that it contributes to the increase of collagen deposition in the skin and improves wound closure. This oil contains geraniol which has anti-elastase and anti-keratinase activity. 8
Ginger
Ginger has a powerful antioxidant activity thanks to the gingerols it contains. It is also known to facilitate digestion and calm nausea.9
Noble Laurel
This essential oil is an essential in aromatherapy to be favored for its numerous benefits. It is both antibacterial and antifungal, and especially very well tolerated by the skin. It can effectively relieve people with joint pain, it provides respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular and skin benefits. It is also a soothing, balancing and toning oil. Several studies have reported antimicrobial and antioxidant properties by extracting bay leaves, including this one conducted in Spain. 10
Lavender
Very versatile thanks to its various properties: painkiller, antispasmodic, regenerative and skin healing, muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, anticatarrhal, expectorant. On the well-being side, the linalool contained in lavender is a natural sedative, also known to relieve anxiety.11
Peppermint
There are many studies on this essential oil; for example, regarding its effectiveness for headaches and migraine, a study published in 2019 in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine compared the effects of intranasal lidocaine and peppermint essential oil on migraine episodes. The result: nasal application of peppermint essential oil resulted in a decrease in headache intensity and frequency and provided relief to most patients similar to lidocaine. 12
Myrrh
A 2010 study found that topical application of myrrh oil helped raise white blood cells around skin wounds, resulting in faster healing. 13
Black pepper
This oil has a spicy aroma that adds a much-appreciated spice to cooking. Among its highly valued virtues: it is a tonic, digestive and general stimulant.14
Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang is a real seductress and has several properties, including being calming and relaxing. Two published studies give it anxiolytic properties. 15,16 It is reported that inhaling ylang-ylang would reduce the level of stress and anxiety.
You will find here some references and scientific studies on the essential oils contained in these mixtures which Dr. Willem also praises in his book.
(1) Ahmadifard M, Yarahmadi S, Ardalan A, Ebrahimzadeh F, Bahrami P, Sheikhi E. The Efficacy of Topical Basil Essential Oil on Relieving Migraine Headaches: A Randomized Triple-Blind Study. Complement Med Res. 2020;27(5):310-318. English. doi: 10.1159/000506349. Epub 2020 Mar 10. PMID: 32155616.
(2) Simić A, Soković MD, Ristić M, Grujić-Jovanović S, Vukojević J, Marin PD. The chemical composition of some Lauraceae essential oils and their antifungal activities. Phytother Res. 2004 Sep;18(9):713-7. doi: 10.1002/ptr.1516. PMID: 15478207.
(3) https://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Solutions/HuilesEssentielles/Fiche.aspx?doc=huile-essentielle-bois-de-rose
(4) https://nouvelles.ulaval.ca/recherche/la-cannelle-contre-la-mauvaise-haleine-7dd30a8904da819f1b8f5770455617de
(5) Souissi M, Azelmat J, Chaieb K, Grenier D. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) extracts: Potential therapeutic benefits for periodontal infections. Anaerobe. 2020 Feb; 61:102089. doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2019.102089. Epub 2019 Aug 17. PMID: 31430531. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31430531/
(6) https://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Solutions/HuilesEssentielles/Fiche.aspx?doc=huile-essentielle-citron
(7) Androutsopoulou C, Christopoulou SD, Hahalis P, Kotsalou C, Lamari FN, Vantarakis A. Evaluation of Essential Oils and Extracts of Rose Geranium and Rose Petals as Natural Preservatives in Terms of Toxicity, Antimicrobial, and Antiviral Activity. Pathogens. 2021 Apr 19;10(4):494. doi: 10.3390/pathogens10040494. PMID: 33921899; PMCID: PMC8074127. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33921899/
(8) Sivamani P, Singaravelu G, Thiagarajan V, Jayalakshmi T, Ramesh Kumar G. Comparative molecular docking analysis of essential oil constituents as elastase inhibitors. Bioinformation. 2012;8(10):457-60. doi: 10.6026/97320630008457. Epub 2012 May 31. PMID: 22715299; PMCID: PMC3374355. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22715299/
(9) Yuki Masuda, Hiroe Kikuzaki,Masashi Hisamoto,Nobuji Nakatani. Antioxidant Properties of Gingerol-Related Compounds in Ginger. BioFactors First published: December 16, 2008. https://iubmb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/biof.552210157
(10) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00217-005-0027-9 Supercritical fluid extraction of antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds from Laurus nobilis L. Chemical and functional characterization, European Food Research and Technology volume 222, Article number: 565 (2006), S. Santoyo, R. Lloría, L. Jaime, E. Ibañez, F. J. Señoráns & G.
(11) López V, Nielsen B, Solas M, Ramírez MJ, Jäger AK. Exploring Pharmacological Mechanisms of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oil on Central Nervous System Targets. Front Pharmacol. 2017 May 19; 8:280. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00280. PMID: 28579958; PMCID: PMC5437114. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28579958/
(12) Rafieian-Kopaei M, Hasanpour-Dehkordi A, Lorigooini Z, Deris F, Solati K, Mahdiyeh F. Comparing the Effect of Intranasal Lidocaine 4% with Peppermint Essential Oil Drop 1.5% on Migraine Attacks: A Double-Blind Clinical Trial. Int J Prev Med. 2019; 10:121. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31404204/
(13) Effect of myrrh (Commiphora molmol) on leukocyte levels before and during healing from gastric ulcer or skin injury. J Immunotoxicol. 2010 Mar;7(1):68-75. doi: 10.3109/15476910903409835. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19995243/
(14) https://www.doctissimo.fr/sante/aromatherapie/guide-huiles-essentielles/huile-essentielle-de-poivre-noir
(15) Cananga odorata essential oil reverses the anxiety induced… J Ethnopharmacol . 2018 Jun 12; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29545208/
(16) Relaxing effect of ylang ylang oil on humans after transdermal absorption. 2006 sept. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16807875/
