Essential oils

Bourbon geranium

Pelargonium graveolens - type bourbon

Beauty Treatments

Native to South Africa (mother plant = pelargonium graveolens), geranium has been hybridized to give cultivars in Egypt, China, and Reunion Island. The term "Bourbon" means "islands": the Bourbon cultivar comes in particular from the Indian Ocean (Reunion) but also from Madagascar, whose soils are favorable to its growth. The harvest is done at the beginning of flowering. It prefers coastal slopes and sand dunes exposed to the sun.

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Carrot

Daucus carota var. sativus

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Chinese cinnamon

Cinnamomum cassia

Urinary Tract

G. Capus said of this lauracea:“ there is no prescription from a Chinese doctor without cinnamon. Indeed, its polyvalent antiseptic, anti-infectious and antibacterial power with a very broad spectrum of action and very powerful action. powerful destroys 98% of pathogenic bacteria, gram + cocci and gram - bacillus. It is also a powerful sympathetic nervous system tonic and general stimulant, sexual-aphrodisiac.

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Chinese cinnamon

Cinnamomum cassia

Urinary Tract

Of this lauracea, G. Capus said : ”There is no prescription without cinnamon in Chinese medicine”. Indeed, its multiple antiseptic, anti-infectious and very broad-spectrum powerful action destroys 98% of pathogenic bacteria, grampositive cocci and gram-negative bacilli. It is also a powerful tonic of the sympathetic nervous system and a general and sexual stimulant and aphrodisiac.

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Chinese cinnamon

Cinnamomum cassia

Urinary Tract

Of this lauracea, G. Capus said : ”There is no prescription without cinnamon in Chinese medicine”. Indeed, its multiple antiseptic, anti-infectious and very broad-spectrum powerful action destroys 98% of pathogenic bacteria, grampositive cocci and gram-negative bacilli. It is also a powerful tonic of the sympathetic nervous system and a general and sexual stimulant and aphrodisiac.

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Cistus Labdanum

Cistus ladaniferus

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Is a bush with beautiful white flowers and a pink colored heart, grey-green leaves shiny on the upperside and more colour drained and «sticky» on the underside. This essential oil shows the importance of research at high level for its possible effects on auto-immune deficiencies.

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Cistus Labdanum

Cistus ladaniferus

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Is a bush with beautiful white flowers and a pink colored heart, grey-green leaves shiny on the upperside and more colour drained and «sticky» on the underside. This essential oil shows the importance of research at high level for its possible effects on auto-immune deficiencies.

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Clove

Eugenia caryophyllus

Urinary Tract

Native to the Molucca islands, this 20-m tall tree thrives on drained tropical maritime soils. It has tough, persistent leaves found opposite each other. Its pinkish white flowers are grouped in small, compact ramified cymes.

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Clove

Eugenia caryophyllus

Urinary Tract

Native to the Molucca islands, this 20-m tall tree thrives on drained tropical maritime soils. It has tough, persistent leaves found opposite each other. Its pinkish white flowers are grouped in small, compact ramified cymes.

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Damascus rose

Rosa damascena

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Among the many varieties of pale roses cultivated, the Damascus rose is most likely the result of a hybridization between the Rose de Provins (Rosa gallica) and oriental rosehips or Rosa centifolia. It was brought to Europe by the Crusaders and its essence has a reputation as a universal remedy.

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Damascus rose

Rosa damascena

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Damascus rose

Rosa damascena

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Egyptian geranium

Pelargonium x asperum

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Only a few of the over 500 species of geranium are used in aromatherapy. It is cultivated in Madagascar, La Reunion, Guinea and Algeria. The mild and smooth or stronger perfumes of some species explain their frequent use in perfumery and cosmetology.

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Evergreen cypress

Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta

Drainage, Detox and Slimming

Native to Asia, this tree with greyish-brown bark has very small, dark green leaves and small groups of flowers at the end of its branches. The fruit is a green ovoid cone (4 cm) which turns brown upon maturity, with overlapping scales. These large, pyramidal evergreen trees were dedicated to Pluto, God of the Underworld, which explains their frequent presence in cemeteries.

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Evergreen cypress

Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta

Drainage, Detox and Slimming

Native to Asia, this tree with greyish-brown bark has very small, dark green leaves and small groups of flowers at the end of its branches. The fruit is a green ovoid cone (4 cm) which turns brown upon maturity, with overlapping scales. These large, pyramidal evergreen trees were dedicated to Pluto, God of the Underworld, which explains their frequent presence in cemeteries.

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Everlasting

Helichrysum italicum ssp serotinum

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Everlasting provides an exceptional, superb, rare, precious essential oil. Once you try it, you’ll keep it for its surprisingly rapid effect. It is proof of aromatherapy’s remarkable action for the sceptics (and they exist !!). It is the natural plant product with the most powerful anti-haematoma activity. Everlasting is well worth its high price, as it works miracles and is an indispensable part of the family medical kit.

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Everlasting

Helichrysum italicum ssp serotinum

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Everlasting provides an exceptional, superb, rare, precious essential oil. Once you try it, you’ll keep it for its surprisingly rapid effect. It is proof of aromatherapy’s remarkable action for the sceptics (and they exist !!). It is the natural plant product with the most powerful anti-haematoma activity. Everlasting is well worth its high price, as it works miracles and is an indispensable part of the family medical kit.

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Fine lavender AOP

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"Lavender fine PDO essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering tops of Lavandula Angustifolia P. Miller. This species comes from a population of plants of local origin reproduced exclusively by sowing seeds for guarantee the authenticity of each lavender and guarantee the varietal richness of these lavender populations. Cultivated on more mountainous grounds, at an altitude of at least 800 meters, PDO lavender benefits from a freshness of temperatures which guarantees the aromatic finesse of its essential oil. In addition, the poor soil water in these mountainous areas limits vegetative expression and directs the metabolism of the plant towards the synthesis of these aromatic components. Fine PDO lavender is characterized by its remarkable olfactory qualities, it is immediately recognized by the insolent subtlety of its fragrance. The PDO label: Guarantee of the quality and origin of the essential oil. "

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Frankincense

Boswellia carteri

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The best quality of this with history loaded essential oil is found in Yemen, the land of the Queen of Sheba. It is used in fumigation in many ritual ceremonies, the aromatherapist uses it for its healing and antifungal properties and to enhance medidative state. Note that the word incense is nowadays incorrectly used for a lot of burning products.

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Frankincense

Boswellia carteri

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The best quality of this with history loaded essential oil is found in Yemen, the land of the Queen of Sheba. It is used in fumigation in many ritual ceremonies, the aromatherapist uses it for its healing and antifungal properties and to enhance medidative state. Note that the word incense is nowadays incorrectly used for a lot of burning products.

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Ho wood

Cinnamomum camphora

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The Bois de Hô is related to the Cinnamomum family, like Ravintsara for example. The full botanical name is also Cinnamomum camphora CT linalool which could lead to think that it is Ravintsara but it is of a very different chemotype. Ho Wood essential oil is obtained by distilling the bark of a Chinese tree, also called Shiu wood or Chinese laurel. Twin of the Bois de Rose; Ho Wood essential oil has excellent efficacy and good skin tolerance.

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Ho wood

Cinnamomum camphora

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The Hô wood is related to the Cinnamomum family, like Ravintsara for example. The full botanical name is also Cinnamomum camphora CT linalool which could lead to think that it is Ravintsara but it is of a very different chemotype. Ho Wood essential oil is obtained by distilling the bark of a Chinese tree, also called Shiu wood or Chinese laurel. Twin of the Rose wood; Ho Wood essential oil has excellent efficacy and good skin tolerance.

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Java citronnella

Cymbopogon winterianus

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Like all cymbopogons, Java citronella comes from Indonesia and has large, narrow leaves and linear stems and inflorescences. Citronellas are large perennial herbs that grow wild or are cultivated in tropical regions like Java and Sri Lanka. Their fresh, green, lemony odour resembles that of melissa, for which they are sometimes used as substitutes.

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Java citronnella

Cymbopogon winterianus

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Like all cymbopogons, Java citronella comes from Indonesia and has large, narrow leaves and linear stems and inflorescences. Citronellas are large perennial herbs that grow wild or are cultivated in tropical regions like Java and Sri Lanka. Their fresh, green, lemony odour resembles that of melissa, for which they are sometimes used as substitutes.

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Juniper

Juniperus communis var. alpina

Drainage, Detox and Slimming

This tufted shrub, common in the mountainous regions, moors and glades of the northern hemisphere has very narrow leaves ending in a sharp point. The berries are round, initially green then bluish-black and covered with wax when mature.

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Juniper

Juniperus communis ssp communis

Drainage, Detox and Slimming

This tufted shrub, common in the mountainous regions, moors and glades of the northern hemisphere has very narrow leaves ending in a sharp point. The berries are round, initially green then bluish-black and covered with wax when mature.

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Labrador tree

Ledum groenlandicum

Sleep and Relaxation

Greenland Ledon provides a rare, precious and fabulous essential oil. Efficiency is matched only by its hefty price tag. In the most serious situations, it will always remain a saving remedy as its profile is both simple and complex, far exceeding any reasoned biochemical interpretation. The therapist who has the experience knows all its value. An essential oil with great potential for the future. This plant, little used because little known and rare, offers very effective therapeutic properties.

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Labrador tree

Ledum groenlandicum

Sleep and Relaxation

Greenland Ledon provides a rare, precious and fabulous essential oil. Efficiency is matched only by its hefty price tag. In the most serious situations, it will always remain a saving remedy as its profile is both simple and complex, far exceeding any reasoned biochemical interpretation. The therapist who has the experience knows its full value. An essential oil with great potential for the future. This plant, little used because little known and rare, offers very effective therapeutic properties.

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Laurel Bay

Laurus nobilis

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Much more well-known in ancient times, where wreaths crowned victors, and in cuisine, where it forms part of the bouquet garni, bay produces a remarkable essential oil that remains too little-used in aromatherapy. Native to the Mediterranean basin, this tree has a smooth, dark grey bark and leaves that are a dark shiny green on top and paler on the underside.

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Lavandin, super

Lavandula intermedia

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The hybridisation of true lavender and wild lavender gave rise to the lavandins (clones), richer in essence, and whose botanical and pharmacological characteristic are similar to their parents.

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