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Eucalyptus globulus - 10 ml
Eucalyptus globulus - Diffuses a fresh fragrance, ideal in winter to promote freer breathing and optimal comfort.
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ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL OIL FOR WINTER: Thanks to its high eucalyptol content, Eucalyptus globulus essential oil is ideal for addressing ENT (ear, nose, and throat) needs during the cold season. SUPPORTS THE BODY IN CASE OF CHESTY COUGHS: It helps clear the lungs and soothe chesty coughs, providing real relief from respiratory discomfort. HIGH-QUALITY ESSENTIAL OIL: 100% natural, pure, and undiluted, it is HECT chemotyped certified, guaranteeing the use of botanically certified plants for maximum effectiveness. PRANAROM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: Pranarôm combines its scientific expertise with its passion for plants to offer targeted solutions for maintaining the whole family's daily health.
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Eucalyptus globulus - Diffuses a fresh fragrance, ideal in winter to promote freer breathing and optimal comfort. -
Eucalyptus radiata - 10 ml
Eucalyptus radiata ssp radiata - Ideal for promoting easy breathing and purifying the air in your environment.
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BENEFITS FOR THE RESPIRATORY TRACT: Organic Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil is particularly effective for decongesting sinuses, facilitating breathing, and purifying the air. USE IN ATMOSPHERIC DIFFUSION: Perfect for use in a diffuser, Pranarôm Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil purifies the air in your environment. OXYGENATING EFFECT BY INHALATION: When inhaled, it provides an immediate effect, ideal for rapid relief. HECT ESSENTIAL OIL: The HECT label guarantees the quality of a selection of botanically certified plants, ensuring a 100% pure and unadulterated essential oil. PRANARÔM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: The Pranarôm laboratory, an expert in Essential Oils, offers innovative and natural solutions designed from 100% pure, whole and organic chemotyped Essential Oils.
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Eucalyptus radiata ssp radiata - Ideal for promoting easy breathing and purifying the air in your environment. -
Eucalyptus radiata - 10 ml
Eucalyptus radiata ssp radiata - Ideal for promoting easy breathing and purifying the air in your environment.
CTEO - TOP NATURAL AND ORGANIC
BENEFITS FOR THE RESPIRATORY TRACT: Organic Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil is particularly effective for decongesting sinuses, facilitating breathing, and purifying the air. USE IN ATMOSPHERIC DIFFUSION: Perfect for use in a diffuser, Pranarôm Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil purifies the air in your environment. OXYGENATING EFFECT BY INHALATION: When inhaled, it provides an immediate effect, ideal for rapid relief. HECT ESSENTIAL OIL: The HECT label guarantees the quality of a selection of botanically certified plants, ensuring a 100% pure and unadulterated essential oil. PRANARÔM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: The Pranarôm laboratory, an expert in Essential Oils, offers innovative and natural solutions designed from 100% pure, whole and organic chemotyped Essential Oils.
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Eucalyptus radiata ssp radiata - Ideal for promoting easy breathing and purifying the air in your environment. -
Evergreen cypress - 10 ml
Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta
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Native to Asia, this tree with greyish-brown bark has very small, dark green leaves and small groups of flowers at the end of its branches. The fruit is a green ovoid cone (4 cm) which turns brown upon maturity, with overlapping scales. These large, pyramidal evergreen trees were dedicated to Pluto, God of the Underworld, which explains their frequent presence in cemeteries.
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Everlasting - 10 ml
Helichrysum italicum ssp serotinum - Rare and precious, it is the ideal ally for skin care and circulatory comfort.
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A precious oil with multiple benefits, Italian Helichrysum is renowned for regenerating the epidermis. Its fragrance is powerful and distinctive. Useful for soothing bruises Combats skin laxity Promotes blood circulation For topical use DIRECTIONS FOR USE: For topical application, use 1 drop diluted in a carrier oil, massaging it into the affected areas. PRANARÔM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: Pranarôm combines its scientific expertise with its passion for plants to offer targeted solutions for maintaining the whole family's daily health. All our Essential Oils are: 100% pure, whole, and chemotyped HECT certified, guaranteeing botanical and biochemical quality, with a known and controlled composition
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Helichrysum italicum ssp serotinum - Rare and precious, it is the ideal ally for skin care and circulatory comfort. -
Exotic basil ct linalol - 10 ml
Invigorating and stimulating, it contributes to a feeling of comfort after meals.
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SOOTHING FOR THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Exotic Basil CT linalool essential oil is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and anti-infectious properties, particularly beneficial for relieving digestive issues. SUPPORT FOR NERVOUS FATIGUE: This essential oil is also helpful for soothing nervous fatigue and improving concentration, offering natural support during periods of mental stress. INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION: Used in aromatherapy, it promotes intellectual stimulation, aiding mental clarity and improved concentration. HIGH-QUALITY ESSENTIAL OIL: 100% natural, pure, and whole, certified chemotyped HECT, this essential oil guarantees optimal quality, made with carefully selected plants. PRANAROM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: Pranarôm combines its scientific expertise with its love of plants to offer targeted solutions to maintain the whole family's health on a daily basis.
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Invigorating and stimulating, it contributes to a feeling of comfort after meals. -
Fennel - 10 ml
Foeniculum vulgare - Promotes digestive well-being and gently supports menstruation or menopause to help restore comfort and serenity.
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NATURAL DIGESTIVE SUPPORT: Organic Fennel essential oil, with its aniseed fragrance, is ideal for promoting healthy digestion and soothing digestive discomfort. SOOTHING FOR MENSTRUAL CRAMPS AND TENSION: It helps relieve cramps and tension associated with menstruation, providing natural comfort. HECT CERTIFIED QUALITY: 100% natural, pure, and whole, this essential oil is chemotyped and HECT certified, guaranteeing a rigorous selection of botanically certified plants. VERSATILE AND SOOTHING USE: Effective for digestive well-being and menstrual comfort, this oil is a valuable daily ally.
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Foeniculum vulgare - Promotes digestive well-being and gently supports menstruation or menopause to help restore comfort and serenity. -
Grapefruit - 10 ml
Citrus paradisi - Ideal for supporting digestion and satisfying snacking cravings.
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DIGESTIVE SUPPORT AND CRAVING MANAGEMENT: Grapefruit Essential Oil is known for its tonic properties on digestion. It helps alleviate the feeling of heaviness after meals and supports periods of dietary rebalancing by helping to curb cravings. ZESTY AND ENERGIZING FRAGRANCE: When diffused, its fresh and invigorating scent promotes a positive atmosphere and can help soothe cravings. HECT CERTIFIED QUALITY: 100% natural, pure, and whole, this essential oil is chemotyped and HECT certified, guaranteeing optimal quality from botanically certified plants. PRANARÔM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: The Pranarôm laboratory offers innovative solutions based on chemotyped essential oils to naturally support your everyday needs.
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Citrus paradisi - Ideal for supporting digestion and satisfying snacking cravings. -
Grapefruit - 10 ml
Citrus paradisi - Ideal for supporting digestion and satisfying snacking cravings.
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DIGESTIVE SUPPORT AND CRAVING MANAGEMENT: Grapefruit Essential Oil is known for its tonic properties on digestion. It helps alleviate the feeling of heaviness after meals and supports periods of dietary rebalancing by helping to curb cravings. ZESTY AND ENERGIZING FRAGRANCE: When diffused, its fresh and invigorating scent promotes a positive atmosphere and can help soothe cravings. HECT CERTIFIED QUALITY: 100% natural, pure, and whole, this essential oil is chemotyped and HECT certified, guaranteeing optimal quality from botanically certified plants. PRANARÔM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: The Pranarôm laboratory offers innovative solutions based on chemotyped essential oils to naturally support your everyday needs.
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Citrus paradisi - Ideal for supporting digestion and satisfying snacking cravings. -
Green mint - 10 ml
Mentha spicata
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Spearmint (Mentha Spicata) essential oil is known for its fabulous smell of chlorophyll chewing gum. It has the property of being digestive. On an emotional level, spearmint promotes a clear mind and a sense of calm.
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Mentha spicata -
Himalayan cedarwood - 10 ml
Cedrus deodara - Soothing and decongesting, it promotes a feeling of lightness and well-being.
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WOODY AND SOOTHING FRAGRANCE: Himalayan Cedar essential oil offers a unique, woody fragrance, ideal for creating a relaxing atmosphere. NATURAL DECONGESTANT: Known for its decongestant properties, it helps relieve heavy legs and can help combat cellulite when used in synergy with a carrier oil. HECT CERTIFIED QUALITY: 100% natural, pure, and whole, this oil is chemotyped and HECT certified, ensuring impeccable quality thanks to its botanically certified plants. SYNERGISTIC USE: Perfect when diluted for targeted massage, it supports overall well-being and skin health.
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Cedrus deodara - Soothing and decongesting, it promotes a feeling of lightness and well-being. -
Ho wood - 10 ml
Cinnamomum camphora
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The Hô wood is related to the Cinnamomum family, like Ravintsara for example. The full botanical name is also Cinnamomum camphora CT linalool which could lead to think that it is Ravintsara but it is of a very different chemotype. Ho Wood essential oil is obtained by distilling the bark of a Chinese tree, also called Shiu wood or Chinese laurel. Twin of the Rose wood; Ho Wood essential oil has excellent efficacy and good skin tolerance.
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Cinnamomum camphora -
Ho wood - 10 ml
Cinnamomum camphora
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The Bois de Hô is related to the Cinnamomum family, like Ravintsara for example. The full botanical name is also Cinnamomum camphora CT linalool which could lead to think that it is Ravintsara but it is of a very different chemotype. Ho Wood essential oil is obtained by distilling the bark of a Chinese tree, also called Shiu wood or Chinese laurel. Twin of the Bois de Rose; Ho Wood essential oil has excellent efficacy and good skin tolerance.
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Cinnamomum camphora -
Huile Essentielle de Mandravasarotra (Saro) - 10 ml
Cinnamosma fragrans - Découvrez l'Huile Essentielle de Mandravasotra. Une solution Pranarôm 100% pure et intégrale.
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Native to Madagascar this evergreen and very aromatic tree can reach up to 5m of height. In Malagasy, Mandravasarotra means «what keeps evil away». This is the plant most used by the populations of the western part of the island. In that Sakalava area the plant is called Motrobeatiagnana or Motrobeatianina meaning « big fire in the entrails » because its overground part has a spicy and hot flavour. But, depending on the different Malagasy dialects, it is also called Fanalamangidy “what takes away the bitterness“ or Mangidymanitra “what smells like bitterness“ or Sakarivohazo “gingerwood“ ou Sakaihazo “pimento wood“.
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Cinnamosma fragrans - Découvrez l'Huile Essentielle de Mandravasotra. Une solution Pranarôm 100% pure et intégrale. -
Indian wintergreen - 10 ml
Gaultheria fragrantissima - A powerful ally to soothe tension and promote muscle relaxation.
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RELIEVES MUSCLE AND JOINT TENSION: Organic wintergreen essential oil is ideal for soothing muscle and joint tension, providing natural relief. TARGETED AND SAFE APPLICATION: Used topically, diluted in a carrier oil, it is applied directly to areas of tension for maximum effectiveness. CERTIFIED HECT QUALITY: 100% natural, pure, and whole, this oil is chemotyped and HECT certified, ensuring rigorous quality and botanically certified plants. IDEAL FOR USE IN DILUTION: Perfect for massage, it helps to gently and specifically relax muscles and joints.
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Gaultheria fragrantissima - A powerful ally to soothe tension and promote muscle relaxation. -
Java citronnella - 10 ml
Cymbopogon winterianus - Ideal for naturally repelling insects and providing comfort in cases of mild joint tension.
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NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT: Java Citronella essential oil is known for its powerful fragrance that helps repel insects, making it ideal for diffusing. RELIEF FROM UNCOMFORTABLE JOINT PAIN: Applied topically, diluted in a carrier oil, it can also soothe uncomfortable joints. HECT CERTIFIED QUALITY: 100% natural, pure, and whole, this essential oil is chemotyped and HECT certified, guaranteeing optimal quality and effectiveness. VERSATILE USE: Whether diffused to protect against mosquitoes or used in massage for joint comfort, this oil is a daily ally. HECT ESSENTIAL OIL: The HECT label guarantees the quality of a selection of botanically certified plants, ensuring a 100% pure and whole essential oil. PRANARÔM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: The Pranarôm laboratory, an expert in Essential Oils, offers innovative and natural solutions designed from 100% pure, whole and organic chemotyped Essential Oils.
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Cymbopogon winterianus - Ideal for naturally repelling insects and providing comfort in cases of mild joint tension. -
Java citronnella - 10 ml
Cymbopogon winterianus - Ideal for naturally repelling insects and providing comfort in cases of mild joint tension.
CTEO - TOP NATURAL AND ORGANIC
NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT: Java Citronella essential oil is known for its powerful fragrance that helps repel insects, making it ideal for diffusing. RELIEF FROM UNCOMFORTABLE JOINT PAIN: Applied topically, diluted in a carrier oil, it can also soothe uncomfortable joints. HECT CERTIFIED QUALITY: 100% natural, pure, and whole, this essential oil is chemotyped and HECT certified, guaranteeing optimal quality and effectiveness. VERSATILE USE: Whether diffused to protect against mosquitoes or used in massage for joint comfort, this oil is a daily ally. HECT ESSENTIAL OIL: The HECT label guarantees the quality of a selection of botanically certified plants, ensuring a 100% pure and whole essential oil. PRANARÔM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: The Pranarôm laboratory, an expert in Essential Oils, offers innovative and natural solutions designed from 100% pure, whole and organic chemotyped Essential Oils.
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Cymbopogon winterianus - Ideal for naturally repelling insects and providing comfort in cases of mild joint tension. -
Lavender leaf sage - 10 ml
Salvia lavandulifolia - Prized for its invigorating and aromatic fragrance, it is traditionally used to accompany periods of concentration and support mental alertness.
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STIMULATES CONCENTRATION: Lavender-leaf sage essential oil is known for its beneficial effects on concentration and mental clarity. SUPPORTS MEMORIZATION: It promotes cognitive abilities and helps combat the effects of aging on intellectual functions. HECT-CERTIFIED QUALITY: 100% natural, pure, and whole, this essential oil is chemotyped and HECT-certified, guaranteeing a rigorous selection of botanically certified plants. PRANARÔM, AROMATHERAPY EXPERTS: The Pranarôm laboratory offers natural and innovative solutions based on chemotyped essential oils for everyday well-being.
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Salvia lavandulifolia - Prized for its invigorating and aromatic fragrance, it is traditionally used to accompany periods of concentration and support mental alertness. -
Lavendin super - 10 ml
Lavandula intermedia - Prized for its soothing fragrance, it is traditionally used to accompany moments of muscle relaxation and contribute to a naturally protective atmosphere.
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SOOTHING FOR MUSCLE CRAMPS: Lavandin Super essential oil is ideal for relieving cramps, especially those experienced by athletes, providing natural muscle comfort. NATURAL PARASITE REPELLENT: Effective at repelling lice and fleas, it is a natural and safe choice for protecting your environment. TRUE AND SPIKE LAVENDER HYBRIDIZATION: Produced through the hybridization of True Lavender and Spike Lavender, it combines the benefits of both plants. HECT CERTIFIED QUALITY: 100% natural, pure, and whole, this essential oil is chemotyped and HECT certified, ensuring impeccable quality and botanically certified plants.
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Lavandula intermedia - Prized for its soothing fragrance, it is traditionally used to accompany moments of muscle relaxation and contribute to a naturally protective atmosphere. -
Lavendin super - 10 ml
Lavandula intermedia - Prized for its soothing fragrance, it is traditionally used to accompany moments of muscle relaxation and contribute to a naturally protective atmosphere.
CTEO - TOP NATURAL AND ORGANIC
SOOTHING FOR MUSCLE CRAMPS: Lavandin Super essential oil is ideal for relieving cramps, especially those experienced by athletes, providing natural muscle comfort. NATURAL PARASITE REPELLENT: Effective at repelling lice and fleas, it is a natural and safe choice for protecting your environment. TRUE AND SPIKE LAVENDER HYBRIDIZATION: Produced through the hybridization of True Lavender and Spike Lavender, it combines the benefits of both plants. HECT CERTIFIED QUALITY: 100% natural, pure, and whole, this essential oil is chemotyped and HECT certified, ensuring impeccable quality and botanically certified plants.
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Lavandula intermedia - Prized for its soothing fragrance, it is traditionally used to accompany moments of muscle relaxation and contribute to a naturally protective atmosphere. -
Lemon Essential oil - 10 ml
Citrus limon - A valuable ally to aid digestion and combat nausea thanks to its stimulating and tonic properties.
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Thanks to its invigorating properties, Lemon Blossom Essential Oil aids digestion, especially after a heavy or festive meal, and helps alleviate nausea and motion sickness. Also known for its purifying properties, Lemon Blossom Essential Oil can be used in a diffuser. In addition to purifying the air, it leaves behind a fresh and invigorating fragrance that helps create a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. 100% pure and whole Lemon Blossom Essential Oil from organic farming, and chemotyped, with a known and controlled composition certified by the HECT label, a guarantee of botanical and biochemical quality The Pranarôm laboratory, experts in the science of Essential Oils, offers innovative and natural solutions made from 100% pure, whole, and organic chemotyped Essential Oils. The properties and methods of use presented have been extracted from recognized reference sources in herbal medicine. This information is provided for informational purposes only and should not replace the advice of a healthcare professional.
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Citrus limon - A valuable ally to aid digestion and combat nausea thanks to its stimulating and tonic properties. -
Lemon eucalyptus Essential oil - 10 ml
Eucalyptus citriodora - Ideal for relieving joint and muscle tension, while also acting as a natural mosquito repellent.
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JOINT AND MUSCLE COMFORT: Pranarôm's Organic Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil is effective in soothing joint and muscle pain. NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT: Known for its repellent properties, this essential oil naturally keeps mosquitoes away. ATMOSPHERIC DIFFUSION AND REPELLENT PROTECTION: A few drops in a diffuser repel mosquitoes and freshen the air. It can be applied diluted to the skin or undiluted to clothing for a natural repellent effect. HECT ESSENTIAL OIL: The HECT label is a guarantee of quality, selecting botanically certified plants and ensuring a 100% pure and undiluted essential oil. PRANARÔM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: The Pranarôm laboratory, an expert in Essential Oils, offers innovative and natural solutions designed from 100% pure, whole and organic chemotyped Essential Oils.
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Eucalyptus citriodora - Ideal for relieving joint and muscle tension, while also acting as a natural mosquito repellent. -
Lemon eucalyptus Essential oil - 10 ml
Eucalyptus citriodora - Ideal for relieving joint and muscle tension, while also acting as a natural mosquito repellent.
CTEO - TOP NATURAL AND ORGANIC
JOINT AND MUSCLE COMFORT: Pranarôm's Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil is effective in soothing joint and muscle pain. NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT: Known for its repellent properties, this essential oil naturally keeps mosquitoes away. ATMOSPHERIC DIFFUSION AND REPELLENT PROTECTION: A few drops in a diffuser repel mosquitoes and freshen the air. It can be applied diluted to the skin or undiluted to clothing for a natural repellent effect. HECT ESSENTIAL OIL: The HECT label guarantees the quality of a selection of botanically certified plants, ensuring a 100% pure and unadulterated essential oil. PRANARÔM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: The Pranarôm laboratory, an expert in Essential Oils, offers innovative and natural solutions designed from 100% pure, whole and organic chemotyped Essential Oils.
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Eucalyptus citriodora - Ideal for relieving joint and muscle tension, while also acting as a natural mosquito repellent. -
Lemon litsea - 10 ml
Litsea citrata - It invites relaxation and well-being, while bringing freshness and lightness.
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Organic Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is renowned for its calming and sedative properties, making it a valuable ally in combating insomnia, restlessness, and feelings of depression. When diffused into the air, it creates a soothing atmosphere that promotes relaxation and emotional well-being. When applied topically, diluted in a carrier oil, this essential oil proves effective in relieving pain associated with tendonitis and rheumatism thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It thus offers a natural approach to soothing everyday physical discomforts. Produced by Pranarôm, Organic Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is 100% natural, pure, whole, and chemotyped, certified by the HECT label. This mark of quality guarantees the use of rigorously selected and botanically certified plants.
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Litsea citrata - It invites relaxation and well-being, while bringing freshness and lightness. -
Lemon litsea - 10 ml
Litsea citrata - It invites relaxation and well-being, while bringing freshness and lightness.
CTEO - TOP NATURAL AND ORGANIC
Organic Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is renowned for its calming and sedative properties, making it a valuable ally in combating insomnia, restlessness, and feelings of depression. When diffused into the air, it creates a soothing atmosphere that promotes relaxation and emotional well-being. When applied topically, diluted in a carrier oil, this essential oil proves effective in relieving pain associated with tendonitis and rheumatism thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It thus offers a natural approach to soothing everyday physical discomforts. Produced by Pranarôm, Organic Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is 100% natural, pure, whole, and chemotyped, certified by the HECT label. This mark of quality guarantees the use of rigorously selected and botanically certified plants.
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Litsea citrata - It invites relaxation and well-being, while bringing freshness and lightness. -
Morrocan oregano - 10 ml
Origanum compactum - A powerful stimulant, it helps to support and strengthen the body.
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ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL OILS IN AROMATHERAPY: Organic Compact Inflorescence Oregano Essential Oil is renowned for its exceptional strength and formidable effectiveness in aromatherapy. RELIES INFECTIONS: Used for infections, this essential oil is particularly recommended for its rapid action, but requires careful use due to its potential to irritate the skin. USE WITH CAUTION: Due to its potency, it is essential to follow the usage recommendations to enjoy its benefits safely. HIGH-QUALITY ESSENTIAL OIL: 100% natural, pure, and unadulterated, certified chemotyped HECT, this essential oil guarantees superior quality and a rigorous selection of botanically certified plants. PRANAROM, THE SCIENCE OF ESSENTIAL OILS: Pranarôm combines its scientific expertise with its love of plants to offer targeted solutions to maintain the whole family's health on a daily basis.
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Origanum compactum - A powerful stimulant, it helps to support and strengthen the body.