Gattefosse’s research into essential oils was taken up by Frenchman, Dr Jean Valnet, who used essential oils to heal soldier’s burns and wounds during the First World War. He then successfully treated psychiatric patients with essential oils, demonstrating their emotional and psychological healing qualities. Marquerite Maury subsequently pioneered their use in beauty and revitalization therapy, [...]
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Aromatherapy – Ginger Essential Oil By : Heru Muskita (Zingiber officinalis) Family : Zingiberaceae Description : Ginber is a perennial, tropical herb with reedlike leaves, white or yellow flowers and a thick tuberous rhizome or root. The essential oil is steam-distilled from the unpeeled, dried, ground root. Countries of origin : India, China, Thailand, Australia [...]
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(Pelargonium gravolens) Family : Geranuaceae Description : Geranium is an aromatic, perenial, hairy plant with serrated leaves and flowers varying from light pink through to deep rose, magenta or red. The essential oil is steam-distilled from the flowers, leaves and stalks. Countries of origin : Reunion, China, Eqypt, South Africa, Morocco Characteristics : Geranium has [...]
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Lavender (Lavandula vera, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis) Family : Labiatae or Lamiaceae Description : Lavender is a perennial, bushy shrub with silver, grey or green linear leaves and purple, violet or blue spiky flowers. The essential oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops. Countries of origin : France, Bulgaria, England, Moroccoo, Australia, Hungary, Spain, Tasmania. [...]
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Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) Family : Amonaceae Description : The cananga tree is a tall evergreen with branches that bend down. All year round it produces quantities of large yellow and white flowers with a powerful, fragrant scent. The essential oil is steam- and water- distilled from the flowers. There are several different grades of [...]
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