Characteristics

Botanical name :

Ledum groenlandicum

Method of production:

Katrafay essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the plant Ledum groenlandicum Oeder (Syn: Ledum palustre subsp. groenlandicum (Retz.)

Part of plant used :

Whole plant

Botanical family :

Ericaceaes

Country of origin :

Canada

Other names :

Ledum, Greenland tea, Labrador tea, Wood tea, Canadian rhododendron

Organoleptic characteristics :

• Odor: Spicy, pine, cumin, caraway
• Appearance: Clear, mobile liquid
• Color: Light to dark yellow

Principal biochemical components:

Ishwarane (<= 25,00%)
Alloaromadendrene (<= 14,00%)
Beta caryophyllene (<= 13,00%)
Beta elemene (<= 13,00%)
Alpha copaene (5,00 to 11,00%)
Alpha selinene (<= 9,00%)

Allergens: D-Limonene (<= 1,00%)

Packaging:

Brown glass bottle with codi-drop and child-resistant screw cap.

Storage :

Close bottle tightly after use. Store away from heat (below 20°C), air and light.

Recycling information / sorting instructions :

By following these instructions, you will contribute to the efficient and sustainable recycling of glass bottles of essential oils.

• Empty the bottle completely: Make sure the bottle is completely empty before recycling. Essential oil residues can contaminate the recycling process.
• Remove caps and droppers: Separate the different parts of the bottle. Caps and droppers, often made of plastic or metal, should be sorted separately in accordance with local regulations.
• Rinse the bottle: Rinse the bottle to remove any residual essential oil. Use warm water and, if necessary, a little soap.
• Local sorting instructions: Follow your local sorting instructions. In general, glass bottles should be placed in the glass recycling container. However, rules may vary, so check the guidelines of your local waste management service.
• Labels: Paper labels may remain on the bottles, as they are usually disposed of during the glass recycling process.

Instructions for use

Main use :

Aromatherapy

Directions for use :

Read precautions before use.

Our commitments:

Cultivation: Organic, certified by Ecocert FR-BIO-01

Quality: Botanically and Biochemically Defined Essential Oil (BBDEO)

• 100% pure (free from other related essential oils),
• 100% natural (not denatured with synthetic molecules),
• 100% integral (not discolored, not deterpenated, not rectified...)

Precautions for use

Read precautions before use. Do not use in the presence of children under 7, pregnant or breast-feeding women. Do not ingest, do not get on skin, do not disperse.

H-phrases: May cause skin allergy. Causes severe eye damage. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects.

P-phrases: Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is required, keep container or label available.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to remove. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER/medical practitioner immediately.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

WARNING: Before using essential oils, be sure to read the general precautions for use available in PDF format below:

Download general precautions

Information on the use of essential oils in aromatherapy is provided for information purposes only, and in no way replaces advice and prescriptions issued by a doctor. Only a doctor is authorized to deliver the most appropriate therapeutic treatment. Algovital declines all responsibility in the event of accident, injury or damage suffered by anyone practicing self-medication on the basis of the information contained on this site.