Pluchea grevei is a plant of the Asteraceae family, native to regions with warm and dry climate. This is the reason why the shrub is abundant in the province of Tuléar (in the south of Madagascar). Pluchea grevei appreciates sandy soils just like Katrafay and Croton Geayi. The flowers are yellow in color and are grouped in capitulum like dandelion or daisy, with alternate and elongated leaves. The leaves and stems are covered with a fine fluff. The essential oil of Famonty is made from steam distillation of leaves, leafy stems and flowers. This yellow oil has a density lower than 1 unlike most essential oils.
==Special Precautions of Famonty==
* The richness of sesquiterpenols is associated with a hormonal, estrogen-like action.
* Prior consultation with an aromatherapy or naturopathic practitioner is required before using the Famonty essential oil.
* As a precaution, essential oils should be diluted for application to the skin. This dilution is carried out in a vegetable oil in a proportion generally of 5 to 10%.
* A powerful tonic for venous and lymphatic circulation, the Famonty is applied in massage to improve circulation in general or more targeted. It effectively relieves the symptoms of heavy legs, limits the onset and decreases the importance of varicose veins. The association is possible with Issa and Calophyllum. It restarts venous circulation on the extremities (hands, feet), improves the problems associated with poor lymphatic circulation (edema).
* For internal use, pour two drops into a teaspoon containing honey. Swallow at the beginning of the meal then drink a glass of water.
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