What is a hydrosol?
They are called “ floral waters” or “hydrosols ”: these precious well-being boosters combine the benefits of plants and the purifying virtues of water.
Because they are composed of water collected after the distillation of a plant, they contain the same components and properties as the essential oil from which it is extracted, but in lower proportions.
These aromatic waters therefore contain tiny quantities of essential oil molecules but enough to benefit from the active ingredients of the plant. They are therefore less concentrated and gentler, which allows them to be used by the whole family, without contraindications and more particularly young children and pregnant women , for whom the use of essential oils is not recommended.
A great way to get around the use of essential oils while retaining some of their benefits.
Recommended floral waters for babies
Discover the floral waters that we recommend to take care of the little ones:
- To calm and relax your baby: orange blossom floral water or lavender hydrosol , to use internally
- To facilitate digestion: Roman chamomile hydrosol , also internally
- For dental pain: Roman chamomile floral water
Apply a small compress soaked in hydrosol to the painful gum, 2 to 3 times a day for 3 to 5 days. You can also spray it directly into the mouth while massaging the gums.
- For constipation, lemon verbena hydrosol (use internally).
- To make it easier for baby to go to nursery or school : rose hydrosol or orange blossom hydrosol.
To be used as a spray and spray in the mouth initially.
Note that internally, dosages vary depending on age:
- during the first year 1/2 teaspoon per day in the bottle is enough.
- from 12 months, 1 teaspoon per day.
For breastfeeding mothers, simply spray the hydrosol in question on your nipples just before feeding!
Which floral waters to choose and how to store them?
Not all floral waters are equal. It is important to choose quality, organic products , without preservatives and practical to use.
Herbes & Traditions offers organic edible floral waters that are micro-filtered during production to be guaranteed without preservatives.
The references are practical to use on a daily basis thanks to a spray pump . The dosage can thus be really very precise. The choice was made of a glass bottle , which has numerous advantages:
- it optimizes the conservation of floral waters,
- it is durable,
- and as a bonus, it is recyclable!
To fully benefit from floral waters, it is important to respect certain rules:
- They should be stored away from light and heat and in a dry place.
- Please refer to the expiration date indicated on the bottle.
- They should be kept in the refrigerator and consumed within 2 months after opening.
- it is important to stop using them at the slightest change in appearance or odor