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Phytotherapy: 5 virtues of noble laurel.

is plant has expectorant and mucolytic virtues. This means that it promotes the elimination of secretions in case of chesty cough. In practice, this essential oil is recommended for all ENT infections, from the common cold to the flu, including rhinitis, nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, and bronchitis! ...

06
June
2023

How to do an inhalation for a cold?

etions, decongest the nose, and clear the respiratory tract. With this technique, the heat from the water releases the volatile active ingredients of essential oils, and the steam helps transport them into the ENT area while rehydrating the mucous membranes. How to do an inhalation for a cold? In ph ...

04
Dec
2023

Aromatherapy first aid kit: 5 essential oils to take with you when you travel

lavender against stings Mosquito or wasp bites are some of the most common little boo-boos during summer vacation. To remedy this, the first of the 5 essential oils to take with you on your trip is lavender aspic. The Lavender aspic essential oil gets its name from the aspic viper because it is k ...

25
July
2022

Sporty Bobos: 5 Medicinal Plants for Athletes

ays if you want to make a cure. 2- Aspic lavender for treating blisters. The lavender spica or Lavandula spica is a variety of lavender from which an essential oil with multiple benefits is extracted. Not only is this essential oil an excellent antiseptic, but it also contains: • camphor with ...

17
Apr
2023

Orange blossom: benefits and use

native to Asia and its flower has been used in the East since ancient times. Even today, the essence extracted from these flowers is called neroli essential oil in honor of Princess Marie-Anne de Nerola who poured it into her bath in the 17th century. Neroli oil is expensive because it takes a ...

02
Jan
2023

Lice: diagnosis and natural solutions

rinsing thoroughly. A second application of vegetable oil should be done 10 days after the first application to ensure all nits are killed. As many essential oils have insecticidal, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, you can add a few drops of essential oils to the vegetable oil, choosing o ...

28
Sep
2007

Health: 10 grandmother's remedies for cough.

thyme infusion and add 5 tablespoons of sugar. 4- Plants for chesty cough If you are suffering from a mixed or wet cough, rely on plants that contain essential oil such as thyme but also wild thyme or Scots pine. These plants have anti-infectious and decongestant properties. Thyme is particularly r ...

11
Dec
2017

Kitchen garbage: 5 tips against odors

orize this container when you do your weekly cleaning (see tip #1). If you don't have a lemon tree in your garden, the easiest way is to use lemon essential oil. Put a few drops of Essential oil on a tissue and place it in the bottom of the trash can under the bag. This will make it smell much be ...

20
July
2022

Making a mosquito repellent candle: the easy way

e oil for example) a glass jar of about 5 cm in diameter a cotton wick a wooden chopstick (Asian chopstick or skewer type) 20 drops of citronella essential oil 10 drops of real lavender essential oil 10 drops of rose geranium essential oil Note:if you don't have a cotton wick, you can use a ...

01
Aug
2022

Natural Beauty: 3 flowers good for the complexion

inal plant that you can integrate into your beauty routine. If you are used to treating yourself with plants, you probably already know that lavender essential oil is very often used in phytotherapy, including on the skin. With its calming, antibacterial, and softening properties, this essential oi ...

24
Apr
2023

How to treat plants with essential oils?

Why use essential oils in gardening? The use of essential oils to treat plants in gardening or agriculture is relatively recent. This natural treatment method was notably presented by landscaper Éric Petiot in the book "Les huiles essentielles pour soigner les plantes", published in November 2011 ...

16
May
2023

The Ceylon cinnamon tree: the tree that gives cinnamon

y is also called cassia, cassia cinnamon, cassia cinnamon or false cinnamon. Like its cousin Cinnamomum verum, this tree has an aromatic bark rich in essential oil. It yields a spice called cassia or Chinese cinnamon. The Essential oil extracted from it is used in perfumery and aromatherapy. To d ...

25
Mar
2015

Health: 5 Tips to Combat Cold Feet

ost sensitive to cold can even use adhesive warmers, to be placed at the bottom of the shoe, which emit comforting warmth for 5 hours. 4- Take a foot bath with essential oils. When you come home with cold feet, the best way to warm them up is to soak them in warm water. To increase effectiveness, on ...

20
Nov
2023

Leptospermum or manuka: a decorative and fragrant shrub

has medicinal properties. Among the many benefits of Leptospermum, its medicinal properties must also be mentioned. This decorative shrub produces an essential oil that is antibacterial, antiseptic, and expectorant: manuka essential oil. Its leaves can also be used for inhalation to treat colds or ...

07
Feb
2024

Hair Loss: 5 Natural Active Ingredients That Really Work

ean plant rich in antioxidants and B-group vitamins (especially vitamins B2 and B9). To take advantage of its benefits, you can use this plant as an essential oil, as a floral water, or simply as an infusion of fresh or dried leaves. One of the easiest tips to apply is to add 2 drops of rosemary es ...

28
Mar
2024

Natural Aphrodisiacs: 3 Ideas to Boost Your Libido

serves its reputation. Taken in a one-month course, it allows both men and women to regain energy and libido. Note: in another category, ylang-ylang essential oil is regarded as a natural aphrodisiac because its scent is thought to stimulate desire. If you enjoy its fragrance, you can try this sens ...

11
Feb
2013

The lavender festival in Pays d'Apt

is to discover the gourmet, household, cosmetic or decorative variations of the famous Purple flower. Indeed, lavender is not only transformed into Essential oil but can be used in various ways. To convince you of this, the festival offers culinary demonstrations and lavender-based pastry demo ...

27
June
2016

Prevention of bronchiolitis: adopt the right reflexes

is to air your home regularly. Remember to air the room where the baby sleeps at least 10 minutes a day. Do not use incense, Armenian paper or Essential oil diffusers in a baby's room: all of these scents emit volatile organic compounds that are toxic and irritating to the child's lungs. E ...

06
Dec
2021

Face, nails and hair: what beauty routine for fall?

ar, you can replace your peeling ritual with a steam bath. Place your face over a bowl of warm water topped with a few drops of lavender and/or thyme essential oil, for example. Let the steam purify your complexion for a few minutes, then finish with a spray of fresh floral water to tighten pores. ...

08
Sep
2022

Attention: stress makes you ugly!

ing salt in your plate and drinking diuretic herbal teas to remedy water retention • by making your own solid deodorant based on baking soda and palmarosa essential oil to fight bad odors. But of course, the first thing to do when stress makes you look ugly is to tackle the problem at the ro ...

02
June
2023