What is meant by quintessence?

Quintessence is the refined essence or extract of a substance, or in other words, the scientific optimization of extraction with regards to methods and distillation times in order to obtain and preserve the greatest wealth of active ingredients.

When properly distilled, an essential oil contains 50 to 250 active molecules whereas a synthetic drug for example may contain 2-3 at best. This wealth in active ingredients  gives essential oils their concentration, diversity, extraordinary energy and a potency that is multiplied when they are associated with other oils. 

All of MAISON LAGET’s essential oils are chemotyped, each batch is botanically and biochemically defined  (E.O.B.B.D.) and more importantly - they are distilled long enough to extract all of the active ingredients. 

These demanding standards and requirements are essential to high-quality aromatherapy.

Use and Special Precautions

After reading the special precautions for use, and in the absence of any special precautions to be taken, essential oils may be used as follows:

- Inhalation or diffusion (aromatherapy)

- Topical application (application, friction, massage or after dilution in vegetable oil according to dermocaustic properties)

- Orally (following the prescription of a therapist, usually 2 drops in honey 2 to 3 times a day for short periods only) 

- For bathing (use with a dispersant)

- Other uses ( in cosmetics by adding 1 to 2 drops to care creams, in saunas, for cooking, home and linen freshening or as an insect repellent etc.)

For more detailed information on the uses and virtues of essential oils for well-being and beauty please refer to our aromatherapy reference books. If in doubt, consult a specialist.

Description

E.O.B.B.D. certified pure 100% natural essential oil obtained using a slow steam distillation process.

Lavandula angustifolia

Chemotype: linalyl acetate, linalool

Distilled parts: whole plant at complete flowering stage.

Origin: FRANCE PROVENCE

Colour: light yellow to orange

Smell: herbaceous and floral, distinct fragrance

Known properties (bibliography)

These indications are purely informative and do not in any case constitute medical advice or substitute the establishment of a medical diagnosis for the assessment of the severity of a pathology. Although the majority of essential oils are of food grade, we do not recommend their ingestion without the prior consultation and prescription of a therapist.

Antispasmodic (for cramps, strained muscles or muscular spasms).

Analgesic, hypnotic, calming and sedative (stress, anxiety, agitation, insomnia), acts on disorders of nervous origin (asthma, digestive spasms, nausea, migraine), facilitates sleep, calms arterial hypertension and regulates cardiac  rhythm (arrhythmia) by virtue of its hypotensive properties. Also treats rheumatic pains.

Powerful regenerative, remarkable antiseptic and healing properties (wounds, burns, pruritus, ulcers, acne, skin diseases, fungal infections especially of the feet, eczema, genito-urinary diseases). Use daily on minor sores (insect bites, itches, slow healing wounds) .

True lavender, fine lavender, mountain lavender and officinal lavender are names designating the same plant.

Orally:

Take 2 drops with a little honey, diluted in a carrier oil or on a sugar cube left to melt under the tongue, 2-3 times a day for nervous disorders. 

Topical application: 

For nervous disorders, apply 3 drops pure to the arch of the foot, the inner wrist, or the solar plexus (repeated where necessary). For all other applications apply locally. 

Inhalation:

Can also be used in diffusion or by simply applying a few drops to a handkerchief, especially at bedtime.

Can be applied pure on the skin.

Not recommended for children under 12 or pregnant women.

Identification & Packaging

Food-grade quality essential oil 

100% of ingredients are of natural origin.

Amber glass Dropper bottle

Environmentally friendly packaging

* Disclaimer: the information on essential oils available here and in our general documentation are not exhaustive and are made available for information purposes only. In no case do they replace the medical advice necessary for the establishment of a diagnosis and in assessing the severity of a pathology. This information drawn from research conducted by healthcare professionals is the synthesis of our research on aromatherapy and includes reference books by Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël: "Exactly Aromatherapy" Roger Jollois Editor, of Aromatherapist pharmacist Dominique Baudoux: "Aromatherapy, healing with essential oils" (Editions Amyris), Dr. Zhiri and Dominique Baudoux: "Scientific aromatherapy - chemotyped essential oils and their synergies" (Editions Inspir), Dr. Jean Valnet: “The Aromatherapy Pocket Book”, Danielle Festy, pharmacist:" My Bible of essential oils ", Fabienne Millet, pharmacist: "The great guide to essential oils", (Marabout.) This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice. Maison Laget shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising therefrom.

ESSENTIAL OILS - GENERAL INFORMATION