Sharing the health benefits of plants 

Following an illness or period of stress, a time of convalescence is crucial to allow the body and mind to recover. Once the symptoms of the illness have cleared up, we enter a period of post-convalescence which is transition from recovery to complete rehabilitation. Sleep , good quality nutrition, gentle exercise and emotional support continue to be important. This is also the time to focus on replenishing minerals, trace elements and vitamins which have been depleted durin

Not so long ago I was asked, rather sarcastically, « So, how does aromatherapy work then? Healing by smell ?! ». In a way, this is a logical conclusion given the name «  aroma therapy ». Indeed, some scents, including Lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia), have been proven to reduce stress levels by stimulating the release of neurotransmitters, such as endorphins, with relaxing and sedative properties [1, 2] . These, in turn, immediately impact physiological functions in the bo