Red myrtle essential oil, prince of fragrant plants

Red myrtle essential oil, prince of fragrant plants

Myrtle, whose botanical name is Myrtus communis L., belongs to the Myrtaceae family. The productive organs are the twigs. Red myrtle (Myrtus communis var. tarentina) is an emblematic Mediterranean plant with exceptional aromatic and therapeutic properties. Among the olfactory and therapeutic treasures on offer in the world of essential oils, red myrtle essential oil occupies … Read more

Bitter Myrrh essential oil, precious and symbolic tears

Bitter Myrrh essential oil, precious and symbolic tears

Myrrh, an age-old plant treasure, continues to captivate the world with its unique properties and fascinating history. This article explores the many facets of this precious resin, from its botanical extraction to its ancient and modern uses. Extracted from the Commiphora myrrha tree, a member of the Burseraceae family, myrrh is obtained from the gum-resin … Read more

Peppermint essential oil, complex botanical hybrid

Peppermint essential oil, complex botanical hybrid

Illustrious since antiquity, peppermint was first described in England in 1696 and subsequently cultivated in Germany and then in the Netherlands around 1750. Traces of its cultivation date back nearly 4,000 years . In Edfu, Egypt, hieroglyphs found on the walls of a temple indeed allow us to consider that the Egyptians used mint to make a number … Read more

Marjoram essential oil, created by Venus, dedicated to Osiris

Marjoram essential oil

About 3000 years ago, in the ancient Egypt of the pharaohs, the marjoram was dedicated to the god Osiris . Renowned then as a digestive antiseptic , it was also renowned for its action in colds. Dioscorides also recognized in it properties against headaches . This plant is native to Cyprus and Turkey and is otherwise known as garden marjoram, spreading throughout the Mediterranean basin. Cultivated … Read more

What essential oils to use for my child?

Essential oils are generally not recommended for children under the age of 6. However, for the little ones, it is advisable to prefer hydrolats, vegetable oils or oily macerats for everyday ailments. Top 3 essential oils to use safely for my child over 6 years: The essential oil of Marjolaine with shells: Marjoram essential oil … Read more

Mandarin essence, symbol of good fortune and abundance

Mandarin essence

The fruit of the mandarin tree is generally highly regarded, especially during the Chinese New Year, when the latter embodies abundance and good fortune . Its fragrant zest is particularly appreciated in cooking and gives a delectable aroma to tasty dishes. The dried fruit peel is generally used in traditional medicine to regulate vitality, stimulate digestion, relieve abdominal cramps and thus reduce gas and … Read more

Lemon Litsea essential oil, the lucky charm with white flowers

oil of lemon bedsheets

Lemon bedsheets are simple, lanceolate, with numerous milky white flowers arranged in panicles, forming a lucky charm design. This tropical shrub has small fruits akin to straying from pepper berries. This is also why it is nicknamed “mountain pepper”. Litsea citrata , also known as exotic verbena , is widely used in perfumes as an important component in cologne formulations. Native … Read more

Lentisque Pistachio essential oil, the ancient masticatory incense

Pistachio Lentisque

Pistachio mastic, botanical name Pistacia lentiscus, belongs to the Anacardiaceae family. Its essential oil is obtained from the leafy branches. Frankincense is a type of resin with a strong odour derived from the sap of the Pistachio Mastic. In ancient times, this natural resin was used as chewing gum. Today, in Iran, it is still … Read more

Lemongrass essential oil, a Malagasy lemongrass

Lemongrass, whose botanical name is Cymbopogon flexuosus, belongs to the Poceae family (Gramineae). Its essential oil-producing organs are its herb (aerial part) and its rhizomes. Its mode of action is based on Geranial or citral a (or trans-citral) and Neral or citral b(cis-citral), which are isomers. They are anti-cancer, sedative and anti-viral. Lemongrass, the emblematic … Read more

Lavandin essential oil, from natural hybridization to prosperity

Lavandin essential oil, from natural hybridization to prosperity

Lavandin results from hybridizations (natural at the start) between the two species Lavandula vera and Lavandula latifolia , its aromatic profile is close to that of Lavandula vera (but with 6-8% camphor ). From this hybridization, four varieties of lavandin were born in Provence; the Super, the Grosso, the Sumian, and the Abrial. Nowadays, it should be known that lavandin is much more cultivated than lavender , because its flower is … Read more

Lavender essential oil and its therapeutic nobility

Lavender essential oil and its therapeutic nobility

It is said in ancient texts that lavender was burnt in the rooms where the sick stayed . Formerly, it also perfumed the water of the Roman thermal baths which benefited, at the same time, from the cutaneous virtues of lavender. From purification to sanitation, lavender emanates from its name these two characteristics. Indeed, ” lavandula “, from the Latin “ lavare ”, simply means to wash . A little history It … Read more

Lavender aspic essential oil, the antitoxic par excellence

Spike lavender, whose botanical name is Lavandula latifolia spica, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Its essential oil is obtained by distilling its flowers (flowering tops). Botanical description Spike lavender is a larger sub-shrub than fine lavender, reaching up to 75 cm in height. It is made up of straight, numerous branches, usually branched, bearing long, … Read more