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

Food-grade essential oil.

Melaleuca cajuputi

Chemotype: 1.8 cineole, alpha terpineol

Distilled part: leaves

Origin: Non EU

Colour: Colourless to pale yellow

Smell: fresh, aromatic

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.

It is a very good anti-infective and pulmonary expectorant, it also antiviral properties and can be very effective in case of bronchitis, coughs (with the exception of asthma), colds, flu, shingles and herpes.

Antifungal: cutaneous mycoses.

Good venous decongestant used in cases of varicose veins and haemorrhoids.

Avoids radiodermatitis: skin lesions due to radiotherapy.

Provides effective protection against mosquitoes.

Orally: NOT FOR ORAL USE unless otherwise advised by a physician. External use only! 

Topical applications:

- dilute 2 drops in a teaspoon of vegetable oil and rub on the chest morning and evening for coughs, bronchitis, colds or flu.

- for leg massage: identical dosage, massage upwards in circular motions after showering. 

- as a mosquito repellent: blend 2 drops with 2 drops of Palma Rosa essential oil and dilute in a teaspoon of vegetable oil or in a neutral body milk. Apply to exposed areas.

- other disorders: 1 drop every 2 hours on herpes, 2 to 3 drops on shingles; dilute 2 drops with 2 drops of Niaouli essential oil and apply to the affected area before a radiotherapy session.

Inhalation: 

- for bronchitis, colds or flu add 2 drops to an inhaler or a bowl filled with hot water and inhale deeply for 10 minutes morning and evening. 

- you can also use 2-3 drops on a handkerchief and inhale several times a day.

Reserved for adults. Not recommended for children under 12 or pregnant women. 

Do NOT use in case of hormone-dependent cancers. 

Do NOT use in case of asthma.

Identification & Packaging

Food-grade quality essential oil

100% of ingredients are of natural origins.

100% of ingredients are from organic farming.

ECOCERT certified FR-BIO-01

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