The Oils and Plants Aromatherapy Glossary gives definitions of Aromatherapy and Herbal Terms.

Here are the results for the letter c

Calciuria

Calcium in the urine

Campanulate

Bell-shaped.

Carbohydrate

Any of a group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums and serves as a major energy source in the diet of humans and animals. These compounds are produced by photosynthetic plants and contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, usually in the ratio 1:2:1.

Carcinogenic

Cancer causing

Carcinoma

A cancer. An invasive malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue that tends to metastasize to other areas of the body.

Cardiogenic

1. Having origin in the heart. 2. Resulting from a disease or disorder of the heart.

Cardiopulmonary

Of, relating to, or involving both the heart and the lungs.

Cardiovascular

Of, relating to, or involving the heart and the blood vessels: veins and arteries as in cardiovascular disease.

Carminative

adj. Inducing the expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines. n. A drug or agent that induces the expulsion of gas from the stomach or intestines.

Catabolism

The metabolic breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in a release of energy.

Cataract

Pathology Opacity of the lens or capsule of the eye, causing impairment of vision or blindness.

Cephalic

Stimulating and clearing the mind.

Chlorophyll

Green coloring matter of plants.

Cholagogue

Increases production and flow of bile

Choleretic

Aids excretion of bile by the liver, so that there is a greater flow of bile.

Cicatrisant

An essential oil which helps to heal scar tissue

Cicatrisant

Helps formation of scar tissue.

Cilium

A hair.

Concrete

Extracts obtained with non-aqueous solvents from fresh, natural raw materials. A concrete consists mainly of waxy components of plant materials. Mainly prepared for the production of absolutes.

Confluent

Blended together

Cordate

Heart-shaped

Cordial

A stimulant and tonic for the heart.

Cuneate

Wedge-shaped