Linalool is a very fragrant component of various herbs such as lavender, mint and coriander
Special Precautions of Linalool
- can be a potent skin irritant, causing contact dermatitits in some sensitive individuals.
- Linalool gradually breaks down when in contact with oxygen, forming an oxidized by-product that may cause allergic reactions such as eczema in susceptible individuals. Ways to minimize exposure include not buying large bottles of perfumed hygiene products, and replacing the lid after each use.
- See warnings about Aromatherapy
The benefits of Linalool are
- Stress : Linalool has been the subject of numerous studies investigating its anxiolytic (anti-stress) effects. Inhalation of Linalool, extracted from natural essential oils, leads to decreased aggressive behavior, lessens stress response (see Lavender: Nature's Anxiolytic), and improves sleep.
- Liver Cancer : In a recent study Linalool is found to decreases Liver Cancer cell viability.