Round Leaf Plantain Hydrosol: Softness and protection for the skin, digestion and emotional harmony

OFLORALE's Round Plantain ( Plantago major ) hydrosol is obtained by gentle distillation of the leaves of this common plantain. Sought after for its soothing, astringent and softening properties, this hydrosol is a natural ally to calm the skin, support light digestion and establish a climate of inner serenity.

INCI: Plantago Major Leaf Water

A rustic plant for softness and vitality

Round plantain, or greater plantain, is a common herb appreciated since ancient times for its soothing and healing properties. Its hydrosol, lighter than a concentrated extract, is ideal for daily use to relieve skin discomfort and bring a feeling of freshness to the body and mind.

Round plantain: soothing and natural balance

Rich in mucilages, tannins and flavonoids, this hydrosol helps to hydrate and soften the epidermis, while supporting a serene digestion (occasional use). It is particularly appreciated for calming redness or small irritations and contributing to a feeling of general well-being.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Plantago major
• Part used: Leaves
• Other names: Greater plantain, five-ribbed herb
• Names in other languages: Broadleaf Plantain (English), Breitwegerich (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Plantago Major Leaf Water

Benefits of Round Plantain Hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Soothes and softens sensitive or irritation-prone skin, helping to calm mild redness.
• Helps to tighten pores through a gentle astringent action, clarifying the complexion.

For health:

• Supports light digestion with occasional use, helping to soothe discomfort associated with a heavy meal.
• Promotes a slight detox effect on the body (in very moderate internal use), accompanying a more comfortable elimination.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the root chakra, it promotes grounding and emotional gentleness.
• Helps to calm tensions and find inner peace, conducive to mental relaxation.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Soothing lotion: Spray on the face morning and evening to soften the skin and relieve feelings of heating.
• Clarifying treatment: Mix with a vegetable oil for a light massage, helping to unify and purify the skin.

For health:

• Soft drink: Dilute a tablespoon in a glass of water or warm herbal tea to support digestion (occasional use).
• Comforting compress: Soak a cloth in hydrosol and apply to irritated or uncomfortable areas to soothe the skin.

Emotional well-being:

• Reassuring spray: Diffuse in the room to create a gentle atmosphere and reduce passenger stress.
• Relaxing bath: Add a few spoonfuls to your bath water for a moment of freshness and mental rest.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Hydrolats and wild herbs by Lydia Bosson: A guide to the plants of our countryside, including the round plantain.
2. Soothing Plants for the Skin and Digestion by Michel Pierre: A practical work that presents the calming virtues of plantain.
3. Subtle aromatherapy: softness and grounding by Danièle Festy: A reference to support emotional relaxation thanks to enveloping aromatic plants.

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.