The chemical structure of an EO and its physiological activity are two elements strongly linked. Contrary to a pharmaceutical medication, made of one or more isolated molecules with a particular function, the EO is a compound of constituents belonging to different chemical families, each with its own specificities. This is why EO have more varied
You are dreading the approaching winter? In inhalation, by massage or orally, essential oils are a health asset to get through autumn, this transitory period when the morale and our immunity can be compromised. Here is the indispensable toolkit to blow away the blues. The essential oils used against fatigue and asthenia The anti-fatigue
Have you noticed that the trees have begun shedding their leaves? Winter is slowly coming and we… lose our hair! The reasons may vary and are numerous: stress, tiredness, hormonal imbalance…; tobacco, air pollution or too much sun in summer may all contribute to hair loss. Looking at figures: On average, we all lose
Eucalypt trees are native to Australia and are known, among other things, for being the food of koalas. They were grown in swampy areas to dry out the land and rid it of disease-carrying insects. From time immemorial, indigenous people have been using eucalyptus leaves to cleanse and prepare the body for the winter season,
Your mouth is the entry point to a permanent breeding ground for bacteria. Everyone is therefore keen to take good care of ones’ teeth and keeping a perfect hygiene of the mouth. The regular use of EO allows to limit unpleasant visits to the dentist. The products used by dentists are very often made from
Whitening ones’ teeth, regaining a fresh breath, avoiding dental cavities, fighting dental plaque, protecting gums, soothing a toothache… Some essential oils are coming to the aid of your teeth and have the power to give you back your smile! Cloves EO: Powerful analgesic, the smell of cloves can often be detected in the
Many women suffer cramp-like pain or discomfort before or during menstruation. The main cause for this is due to uterine contractions aimed at eliminating uterine mucous. Abdominal pain, headaches and backaches are generally felt before menstruation begins, for one or two days. Pain may be localised at pelvis level, back, thighs or abdomen. Essential Oils
Lice! This scourge of primary schools that plagues children every year and the problem is getting worse as these uninvented guests become more and more resistant to chemical products. Learn here how to use EO effectively against lice since they have shown they work and that they are used by many anti-lice shampoos. Let’s begin
To sanitize your home, mix, pour in a spray bottle, shake lightly than spray the sanitizing disinfectant in the air, from floor to ceiling and let it dry. Essential Oils are very effective but they float on water, so to make them more soluble you need to mix them with a little liquid soap or
