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INULA GRAVEOLENS

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Elecampane essential oil is an exceptional respiratory asset,
renowned for its powerful mucolytic and antitussive effects.
It helps to liquefy stubborn mucus and to clear the bronchial tubes during bronchitis or sinusitis,
while soothing cough spasms.

A TRULY FRENCH ORIGIN

Grown in France, the plants from our producers are distilled either in the Drôme Provençale (fixed distillery unit), or directly in the harvest field (mobile distillery unit), then packaged in our warehouse in Isère.

Each batch is traced from the plot to the bottle, with analyses conducted by a French laboratory.

A LOCAL ALTERNATIVE

This locally grown plant can represent a relevant alternative to popular exotic essential oils.

Despite their natural origin, these can have a significant environmental impact (deforestation, pressure on biodiversity, carbon-intensive transport).

Here is an example:

Plant: Ravintsara
Origin: Madagascar
Comparison:

Ravintsara is highly effective for clearing respiratory pathways and supporting immunity, but is less mucolytic and antitussive than Sweet Inula.

Please note: Each essential oil has a unique identity, and the same plant can also vary depending on its origin. The equivalences proposed here do not aim to fully replace exotic plants, but to explore complementary alternatives based on your needs.

This comparison is part of an approach to promote Made in France and Made in Europe products, while encouraging responsible use of oils sourced from fragile ecosystems such as Tea Tree or Ylang-Ylang.

Complete Plant Identity

Partie utilisée : whole flowering tops
Yield: ≈ 0.09%
Extraction method: steam distillation
Appearance: mobile liquid, yellow-green color with emerald glints
Scent:herbaceous camphoraceous, with a fresh note slightly floral and honeyed
Perfumery note: heart note with aromatic character (camphoraceous-sweet)

QUALITY GUARANTEES

  • 100% pure, natural, undiluted.
  • Certified ORGANIC by Ecocert (FR-BIO-01)
  • HECT (French chemotyped essential oil standard)
  • Conform to EOBBD (Essential Oil Botanically and Biochemically Defined)
  • Certificate of Analysis (CoA) included via Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

 

PLANT CHEMICAL PROFILE

Acétate de bornyle 40–70 %
mucolytic, antispasmodic
Bornéol 8–25 %
expectorant, antiseptic
Camphène 4–10 %
antiviral, anti-inflammatory
Sesquiterpénols 15–20 %
anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory

MOLECULAR PROPERTIES

Bornyl Acetate 40–70 % :
main component, powerful mucolytic and antispasmodic
(Very powerful)
Borneol 8–25 % :
expectorant and antiseptic for respiratory tract
(Powerful)
Camphene 4–10 % :
brings the characteristic camphoraceous odor
(Moderate)
Sesquiterpeneols (γ-cadinol…) Up to 15–20 % :
additional anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity
(Moderate)

WHO IS THIS oil FOR?

COSMETICS


  • Used in skin care formulations, providing soothing properties.

PHARMACIES

  • Of interest to pharmacists for formulating natural expectorant syrups or chest rubs.

FOOD INDUSTRY


  • Use for flavoring at very low doses under professional guidance

  • Ingestion generally not recommended.

AROMATHERAPY


  • Used for acute respiratory conditions (bronchitis, bronchiolitis, sinusitis).

  • Support for individuals suffering from allergic asthma or seasonal rhinitis.

Précautions d’emploi

 Not recommended for:

  • Children under 7 years old
  • Pregnant / breastfeeding women
  • Epileptics
  • Asthmatics

Essential oils are not without risks:

  • Prior skin patch test recommended
  • Never ingest undiluted without consulting a healthcare professional.
  • Risks: allergy, convulsion, irritation, respiratory toxicity

Logistics

  • 1 kg bottle: 24 × 9 × 9 cm
  • 5 kg jerrycan: 28 × 18 × 23 cm
  • 10 kg jerrycan: 32 × 23 × 29 cm

Please note:

Bulk orders are non-returnable, non-exchangeable, and non-refundable, except in the event of damage during transport.

If you suspect a quality issue with a bulk order, please contact our team within 30 days.

A 10 ml sample can be requested for analysis.

Any questions? Feel free to contact us:

+33 6 13 80 34 13

contact@domainedesaromesfrancais.com.

 

SHIPPING COSTS

France : 

Mondial Relay : 14,95 €

Colissimo : 14,95 €

DHL : 24,95  €

Europe :

Mondial Relay : 15,95 €

Colissimo : 15,95 €

DHL : 25,95  €

 

SAFETY

Flammable, irritant, potentially toxic by inhalation or ingestion

Toxic to aquatic organisms

Sources : 

The information presented above is provided for informational purposes only and cannot replace the advice of a healthcare professional.


  • Boudouda, H. B., Kabouche, A., Aburjai, T., & Kabouche, Z. (2013). GC‐MS analysis of Inula graveolens (L.) Desf. from Algeria. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 16(5), 651–654.

  • Guinoiseau, E., Luciani, A., Rossi, P. G., Quilichini, Y., Ternengo, S., Bradesi, P., & Berti, L. (2010). Cellular effects induced by Inula graveolens essential oil on Staphylococcus aureus. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 29(7), 873–879.

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