
"Water Solution"
is the Latin translation of the word, but in aromatherapy a hydrosol is the
molecular melding of the essence of a plant or aromatic substance with the
water that is used to distill the essential oils from the plant material.
Hydrosols are also known as floral waters or hydroflorates. Flower waters or
distillates are produced from steam-distilling plant materials. Hydrosols
contain all of the essence of the plant in every drop, just like essential oils
but in a milder form; making them suitable for all manner of applications where
essential oils would be too strong. The highest quality of hydrosols comes from
devoted artisan distillers who steam distill small batches of fresh floral and
plant material strictly to produce hydrosol.
2oz
Lavender – a must have for
your medicine kit. Safe and extremely
effective to use on children and pets.
Therapeutic uses include: repair
damaged or fragile skin; reduce irritation and inflammation; acne; sunburns,
cuts and scrapes. Aromatherapy uses
include: to relax and calm, balance emotions; uplift; promote sleep.
Helichrysum - Also known as Immortelle or
Everlasting. One of the most powerful anti-inflammatory hydrosols.
Helichrysum italicum hydrosol is a strong anti-hematoma just as Helichrysum
italicum essential oil. Therapeutic uses include: healing of incisions; to reduces swelling and bruising;
mouthwash after dental work; to treat gingivitis and receding gums; heal scar
tissue; all skin irritations, cuts, and bruising; to treat rosacea; sooth
sunburns and rashes.
Chamomile - Major anti-inflammatory both internally and externally and on all types of tissues; use for bad burns or blisters alone or combined with lavender hydrosol; all skin conditions with redness, rashes, sunburns, itching, psoriasis and eczema; to treat inflamed or swollen veins, hemorrhoids, thread and spider veins; good cleanser for problematic skin; wash for topical fungal infections; douche for candida, thrush, urinary tract and vaginal infections; great aftershave for men. Aromatherapy uses include: to calm or relax. Internally for upset stomachs. Promotes relaxation for sleep.
Peppermint –Peppermint hydrosol is useful for colic, heartburn, bloat and
other digestive issues. It has provided relief to those suffering with Crohn's
disease or colitis. Combats itching and is cooling on the skin; relieves insect
bites and stings, and allergic skin reactions; mentally stimulating; uplifting;
treats depression. Internally good for
digestive tract; relieves stomach ache and reduces stomach flu symptoms. Note: Not for children under three years
of age!
Lemon Balm - Calming to the body without being overly sedative; use for
stress & anxiety, morning sickness, digestive upset, and water retention
during pregnancy; immune stimulating, infection fighting properties; calms
rashes, irritations & eczema; reduces intestinal spasms & cramps
associated with Crohn's disease & colitis; heals herpes sores; lowers blood
pressure - avoid long term use if you are hypotensive.
Rose – Excellent hormone/endocrine system balancer; combats PMS, cramps, & moodiness; humectant, great for dry, mature, sensitive, devitalized skin; cooling, mildly antiseptic. Aromatherapy uses include: stress, insomnia; has an affinity for the heart, promotes balance and aids in emotional processing. Try in beverages, desserts or champagne.
Rose Geranium - Adaptogenic, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, humectant & balancing; for all skin types, of all ages; cooling to all heat conditions that affect the skin: rashes, broken capillaries, rosacea, bug bites & sunburn; used internally for hot flashes; has a balancing effect on the endocrine system & the emotional body.
Rosemary - is both energizing and stimulating. It can
provide a pick me up feeling similar to a cup of coffee. Also very
helpful when we need a little boost with our mental clarity. Rosemary is
known to support brain function and memory capacity, helpful with inflammation
in joints or arthritic conditions; helps stimulate the liver and gallbladder;
beneficial for digestion; good for detoxification during a cleanse; acts as a
mild diuretic; beneficial in skin treatments; effective facial and scalp toner;
mild circulatory stimulant; helps flush lactic acid from muscles; combined with
Goldenrod as a compress for arthritis, gout, and rheumatism. Note: Avoid in cases of high blood
pressure and in the first trimester of pregnancy.