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
==Special Precautions of Famonty==
* 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%. * Essential oils should be used with caution in children, pregnant women, allergic persons and epileptics.
==Health Benefits and uses of Famonty==
Famonty has long been used as a medicinal plant by the Malagasy. In external application it was used to treat tumors, sprains and dislocations. In decoction, it was proposed for the elimination of the muscular and articular pains as well as for the disease of the internal organs. 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. Actions : Antitraumatic, burns, hematoma, Skin protection. Venous, lymphatic circulation. Lucidity, awareness