{"id":5471,"date":"2021-11-23T00:22:39","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T23:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arthes.ch\/blog\/botanica-2020-a-brief-review\/"},"modified":"2021-11-23T00:22:40","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T23:22:40","slug":"botanica-2020-a-brief-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arthes.ch\/en\/blog\/botanica-2020-a-brief-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Botanica 2020 – A brief review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rhiannon Lewis, organizer and founder of Botanica, Sophie Gattefoss\u00e9-Moyrand and S\u00e9gol\u00e8ne Moyrand-Gros opened the international congress on September 18, 2020. <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

For some it was morning, for others it was evening: The whole congress was virtual – a huge achievement and a big thank you to Rhiannon Lewis and everyone who contributed to this! It was worth it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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The famous story of Ren\u00e9-Maurice Gattefoss\u00e9 and lavender oil corrected<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

There is probably no one in the \u201cworld of aromas\u201d who does not know the story of the father of aromatherapy, Ren\u00e9-Maurice Gattefoss\u00e9. Thanks to Sophie Gattefosse-Moyrand<\/strong> and S\u00e9gol\u00e8ne Moyrand-Gros<\/strong> , we now know the real story:<\/p>\n\n

\u201cAfter the chemical explosion in which Ren\u00e9-Maurice Gattefoss\u00e9 caught fire, he threw himself out the window and rolled around in the grass to put the fire out. He suffered first-degree burns. A gas fire<\/em><\/em> developed<\/em>, a bacterial infection that can be fatal – especially during his lifetime.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n

He then remembered the words of a farmer (who grew lavender for essential oil production) and now used lavender oil. So he knowingly treated the burn with lavender oil, and he did so with great success. “<\/em> The story has already been corrected here<\/a> by Robert Tisserand.<\/p>\n\n

Important input for all aroma care workers: The Gattefoss\u00e9 Foundation supports the introduction and implementation of clinically used aromatherapy with prize money of 10,000 euros for the winning project.<\/strong> Click here<\/a> for more information!<\/p>\n\n

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Ren\u00e9-Maurice Gattefoss\u00e9 (left), his great-granddaughter Sophie and great-great-granddaughter S\u00e9gol\u00e8ne Gattefoss\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exciting lectures by Adriana Nunes Wolfenb\u00fcttel, Ruta Aldonyte, Jonathan Benavides and many more. There is not enough space here to go into every detail. The Botanica will provide a detailed summary<\/a> (for a fee, in English). <\/p>\n\n

Here are a few more excerpts from the presentations:<\/p>\n\n

Great humanitarian aid in Madagascar by Moro L`Kaissi<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n

Many hearts opened up during the lecture by Moro L`Kaissi, a surgeon specializing in cleft palates. In the lively presentation, she told of her incredible performance and how she used essential oils. They are happy for any financial support as well as essential oils. Check out their work!<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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At Tsikyrun, they use the essential oils for a room spray to reduce anxiety, among other things. Or with a wound balm after the operation, which the parents<\/em> can use themselves at home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lectures on the subject of “effectiveness”<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

It is well known that scents immediately evoke emotions and are stored together with memories. Dr. Rachel Herz, a neuroscientist from the USA, describes associated learning in her lecture, with emotions as a key element.<\/p>\n\n