Absinthe, Hydrolat (Artemisia absinthium) - OFLORALE

Absinthe: an ancestral plant with multiple virtues

Absinthe, used since Antiquity for its medicinal properties, has long been associated with the production of the famous green liqueur. Today, it is in the form of hydrosol that we will rediscover all its riches. The active compounds present in absinthe, such as terpenes and flavonoids, give it antiseptic, tonic and digestive properties.

Absinthe: a plant with many facets

Absinthe, a perennial plant with silvery leaves and a powerful aroma, has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. Native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, it has long been associated with the creation of the famous green liqueur. Today, it is in the form of hydrosol that we will rediscover all its riches.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Artemisia absinthium
• Part used: Flowering tops
• Other names: Petite absinthe, aluine, true absinthe
• Names in other languages: Wormwood (English), Wermut (German)
• Type of culture: Organic farming
• Place of production: France
• INCI designation: Artemisia Absinthium Water

Benefits of absinthe hydrosol

• In cosmetics: Absinthe hydrosol is an excellent skin tonic. It tightens pores, purifies and refreshes the complexion. It can be used alone or incorporated into lotions, masks or scrubs.
• For health: Traditionally used to promote digestion and stimulate the appetite, absinthe hydrosol can also provide a feeling of general well-being. It is often used in aromatherapy for its soothing properties on the nervous system.
• In food: Absinthe hydrosol can be used to flavor dishes, drinks or desserts. It brings a very particular bitter and aromatic note.
• Emotional Well-being and Chakra: Wormwood is associated with the root chakra and the solar plexus. It promotes grounding and vitality.

Examples of use

In cosmetics

• Purifying tonic: Apply the hydrosol to a cotton pad and gently dab your face morning and evening to tighten pores and purify the skin.
• Radiance mask: Mix absinthe hydrosol with green clay for a purifying and mattifying mask.
• Refreshing foot bath: Add a few tablespoons of hydrosol to your footbath to soothe tired feet and reduce the feeling of heavy legs.

For health

• Digestion: Dilute a tablespoon of hydrosol in a glass of water before meals to aid digestion and stimulate the appetite.
• Fatigue: Use the hydrosol in diffusion to create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and combat mental fatigue.
• Oral care: Add a few drops of hydrosol to your toothpaste for a purifying action on the oral cavity.

In the kitchen

• Cocktails: Add a touch of bitterness to your cocktails by incorporating a few drops of absinthe hydrosol.
• Vinaigrettes: Use the hydrosol to make original and aromatic vinaigrettes.
• Sorbets and ice creams: Bring a refreshing and slightly bitter note to your desserts.

Emotional well-being

• Meditation: Diffuse absinthe hydrosol during your meditation sessions to promote concentration and grounding.
• Relaxing bath: Add a few tablespoons of hydrosol to your bath for deep relaxation and restful sleep.

Storage: Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy:

• The Big Book of Healing Plants by Pierre Lieutaghi: A very comprehensive reference work on medicinal plants, their properties and their uses.
• Aromatherapy Exactly by Pierre Franchomme and Daniel Pénoël: A classic of aromatherapy which presents in a clear and precise manner the different essential oils and their therapeutic indications.
• Plants that heal by Gérard Ducerf: An accessible work that presents the main medicinal plants and their uses in phytotherapy.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.