Essential Oil Livage (Root)

Livèche essential oil (root) of Essenciagua, certified organic, is a chemotypical and botanically defined product, recognized for its stimulating and beneficial properties against hepatic and biliary fatigue. From the levisticum pharmacy, an aromatic plant from the Pyrenees, the Livèche is a plant resembling a large wild celery, introduced in France by the Benedictine monks.

This essential oil, distilled from the root of the plant, contains coumarin, starch, vitamin C and tannin. It is widely used for its diuretic and detoxifying properties, which makes it beneficial for detoxification programs and to stimulate digestion. It can also help relieve sleep disorders thanks to its relaxing properties, and is useful for reducing blood pressure when used in massage.

Livèche oil is effective in reducing bloating and gases thanks to its carminative and antispasmodic properties. In addition, it supports the liver and kidneys in their detoxification functions, especially after food poisoning or excessive alcohol consumption. In massage, diluted in a vegetable oil, it can help reduce the appearance of cellulite thanks to its diuretic and stimulating circulation properties.

Finally, used in diffusion, this essential oil can help create an environment conducive to deep meditation and relaxation, thanks to its soothing properties.

How to Use Essential Oil Livage (Root) for Detoxification ?

Due to its detoxifying properties, Livèche oil is beneficial to help the body eliminate toxins, which can be particularly useful during a detoxification program.

How to Use Essential Oil Livage (Root) for Poisoning ?

It can help support the liver and kidneys in their detoxification functions, especially after food poisoning or excessive alcohol consumption.

Externe Interne

Latin: Levisticum Officinale

Plant part: Root

Origin: France

A kind of large wild celery by its smell, its stature and its foliage, the Livèche is a perennial plant which spontaneously grows in the Pyrenees. It is believed that she was introduced in France by the Benedictine monks who recognized her calming virtues. In fact, its name, levisticum, would derive from Latin, meaning relieving. In Switzerland, the Livèche "Grass à Maggi" is readily called, named after the small flavored cubes of this brand sold in the trade. The root, a distilled part of the plant, contains coumarin, starch, vitamin C and tannin. It is particularly used in detox.

How to Use Essential Oil Livage (Root) for Difficult digestion ?

Livèche oil can help stimulate digestion and relieve difficult digestion thanks to its carminative properties.

How to Use Essential Oil Livage (Root) for Bloating ?

Its carminative and antispasmodic properties make it an effective choice to reduce bloating and gases.

How to Use Essential Oil Livage (Root) for Cellulite ?

Thanks to its diuretic and stimulating circulation properties, it can be used in massage (diluted in a vegetable oil) to help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Hydrolat Livage (Root)

Livèche hydrosol, handcrafted in Lozère and certified in organic farming, is an exceptional product with multiple facets. Known for its use as a culinary raid, it enriches the dishes of its unique and delicate flavor.

Beyond its use in cooking, this hydrosol is recognized for its diuretic and detoxifying properties. It promotes the elimination of body toxins, thus helping to purify and revitalize the organism in a natural way.

By choosing the Livèche hydrosol of Essenciagua,...
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👉🏻Our recommendation:
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