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L'aromathérapie en pratique. Lundi, 09 Août 2010 06:03 alambic de distillation à la vapeur d'eau L'Aromathérapie en pratique Le mot Aromathérapie est formulé par le chimiste René Maurice GATTEFOSSE en 1928, à partir du grec « arôma » = arôme et « therapeia » = cure, soin. S’il existe bien 300 000 espèces végétales, une centaine seulement produisent et concentrent des huiles essentielles. NB. La biosynthèse et l’accumulation des molécules aromatiques (forme biologique de stockage de l'énergie) sont effectuées par des structures histologiques spécialisées : des poils glandulaires épidermiques, certaines cellules épidermiques, des cellules sécrétrices et des canaux excréteurs.

Des plantes de même dénomination botanique peuvent synthétiser plusieurs essences plus ou moins différentes selon leur environnement de production. Privilégiez les HE chémotypées : une HE, comme un vin, n’est pas un produit standardisé. La norme AFNOR (NF T75-002) définit les règles générales d’étiquetage et de marquage des contenants des HE. Aromathc3a9rapie-et-thc3a9orie-des-4-humeurs.png 800×499 pixels. He1.jpg 448×303 pixels. Seasons of the Soul Oils - 2-oz size : Flower Essence Services, Bridging Body and Soul. FES - Terra Flora Essential Oil Descriptions. Angelica Angelica archangelica A most exquisite and precious aromatic oil, with a fragrance that imparts purity and sweetness as well as warmth and musky depth.

Steeped in rich folklore, its very name suggests how esteemed it was, believed to be a safeguard against all forms of contagious disease and infection. Today Angelica is used in a wide variety of ways, from the curative to the culinary, yet its most important use is for spiritual opening. Angelica adds a unique spiritual note to other oils like Rose or Jasmine. It is very often used in birthing rooms, in hospitals, or in sanctuaries. Basil Ocimum basilicum Considered a king among plants, Basil was probably an ancient anointing oil for kings. Bergamot Citrus bergamia This is a widely used essential oil which has a very pleasant, uplifting scent. Bergamot has a lightening quality that makes it so excellent to use where there is anxiety, depression, or tension. Cedarwood Cedrus atlantica Chamomile (German) Matricaria recutita Cinnamon (Leaf) Les huiles essentielles : propriétés et usages « Educateur de santé. Oil Profiles - Materia Aromatica. Green Man Essences.

This collection of 21 flower essences represents some of the most sacred, most culturally and spiritually important plants in the world. All make it possible for us to modify the way we see our reality. Some are benign, some are toxic - even deadly in the wrong hands - but even the most poisonous are providing the modern world with important medicines. Prepared as biologically inactive vibrational essences, the energy signature or "spirit" of the plant can be experienced first-hand - without the problems associated with ingestion of the actual plant material. An assessment of the healing function of each essence is given, but the main intent it to provide the means for a closer investigation of the plant essences within a ritual, ceremonial or shamanistic context. Use each essence as if you were meeting an ambassador from another world - with honour, respect and curiosity - and you are more likely to experience the powerful presence of each plant.

Essential Oils. Essential Oils | Plant Therapy. Essential Oils. Aroma Zone - Liste des huiles essentielles. Huiles & Sens Aromathérapie. Les Huiles Essentielles Florame. Phytosun arôms. Pranarom | Toutes les HECT | Les huiles essentielles. To fully enjoy all the benefits of essential oils without any of the disadvantages, it is very important to provide a few tips and precautions which govern their appropriate use. Wash your hands after each massage or contact with a synergy blend, firstly because the fragrance (odor) will stay with you for a long time, but above all because if you rub your eyes with your hands, you will cause a local irritation in your eye, not very serious but definitely inconvenient.

If you accidentally splash essential oil into your eyes, you must rinse them under cold water from the tap for 2 minutes and then apply a pad impregnated with vegetable oil (olive, hazelnut, apricot kernel etc.) for about ten minutes. In the event of accidental contact with sensitive mucous membranes (genitals, auditory canal, nose), you should take the same course of action: rinse with water and then apply a pad impregnated with vegetable oil. Tolerance and toxicity : Effects : Pregnancy : Storage :