Per un uso ottimale degli oli essenziali

Essential oils are defined in the European Pharmacopoeia as fragrant products obtained from aromatic plants by distillation or mechanical processes. Today, they play an important role in pharmacies when it comes to providing individual advice on natural health products. They are very rich in active ingredients and have anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory and neuro-emotional properties. However, due to their effectiveness, strict regulations regarding quality, dosage and route of administration must be observed, as well as French regulations, according to which certain potentially dangerous oils may only be sold in pharmacies.

Le diverse tecniche per ottenere gli oli essenziali

L'image représente des huiles essentielles ainsi que des pantes aromatiques

Un olio essenziale è un liquido odoroso, da fluido a denso, con un colore che varia a seconda della pianta di origine. Viene secreto da cellule specializzate. Si trova in diverse parti della pianta: le foglie (come menta piperita e basilico), i fiori (come lavanda e ylang ylang) e il legno (cedro dell’Atlante, sandalo bianco), … Leggi tutto