Aromatherapy for the Soul - San Giovanni Water

Acqua di San Giovanni was born from historical research that goes to the origins of the peasant tradition. Classically harvested for the night of St. John where light overcomes darkness, the plants contained were immersed in water and left to the influences of the stars and dew. The water of San Giovanni in popular uses was used in purification and auspicious rituals.

Format : 115ml

Lavender:

From the flowering tops of the plant the precious essential oil with a floral, intense, fresh scent is extracted, extremely versatile for the multiple possibilities of use. It rebalances and harmonizes the nervous system and is effective against insomnia. It gives a sense of protection and tenderness and opens up the values ​​of the heart. Highly beneficial for the skin, it refreshes and soothes in case of redness. Antiseptic, cleans and disinfects environments. In Romagna to celebrate San Giovanni, it is customary to make a bouquet and place it in the house as a good omen.

St. John's wort mother tincture:

With its wonderful bright yellow colour, with Solar signature, it is the basis of many herbal remedies. It is indicated as healing and anti-inflammatory. Given its low extraction yield, we have informed this synergy with the mother tincture. Known as “St. John's Wort”. In the period from 21st to 24th June it is traditional to collect it to make an oleolite.

Verbena:

fresh and delicate it balances the mood and makes us dynamic and active. It has always been used in peasant herbal culture, in Romagna commonly referred to as "erba ciedrina" in Emilia "erba luigia". Verbena has a great affinity with the ability to communicate, the creation of networks and contacts, the desire to discover new things. Balances mood, makes you dynamic and active. It is recommended in case of apathy and tiredness or when you feel demotivated.

Laurel:

Essential oil steam extracted from leaves. Symbol of the psyche illuminated by divine wisdom, it elevates the mind above ordinariness. It increases willpower and dignity, brings mental clarity. Stimulates the ability to make important decisions. Promotes awareness and intuition. Mentioned in several recipes for San Giovanni water, perhaps because it is typically present in the area.

Officinal Sage:

The oil with a sweet and aromatic scent is extracted from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant. Diffused it creates a warm and stimulating atmosphere. Oil favored by artists, with euphoric effect. It acts on an emotional level, on our creativity, encouraging expression. Famous since ancient times for increasing the ability to dream, connected to divination, it is always present in recipes for the water of San Giovanni.

Artemisia Mother Tincture:

It is attributed with anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, calms and supports us in bad times. “Of Artemis” or “dedicated to Artemis” Greek goddess of hunting and the Moon, protector of births. Personification of the independent female spirit. Artemisia was offered as a gift to the gods to obtain good harvests and prosperity.

Melissa:

With a fresh citrate scent, it calms, tones, supports, gives us a sense of protection, helping us to manage excess emotionality. An essential oil precious for its low yield in steam extraction. It speaks to the female world, it is widely used to balance mood during menopause. Typically harvested spontaneous plant, it reaches its balsamic moment during the summer solstice.

How to use aromatic water? The complete naturalness makes it an extremely versatile ally. The generous quantity contained in the package allows you to always carry the power of plants with you to express yourself with a natural perfume in the most disparate situations:

• sprinkle sheets and pillows so that the oils accompany you in rest;
• perfume your clothes and linens;
• in the morning it creates a cloud around you to prepare you to face the day;
• breathe it in with open lungs by spraying it in the hot steam of the shower;
• make car journeys more pleasant and your car smell better;
• disinfect wardrobes, dreams in the drawer, suitcases;
• use it on curtains, cushions and sofas to pamper yourself;
• energetically clean a new environment, a hotel room, a place of study or work;
• prepare yourself for meditation, sport and the activities you love by creating a suitable climate.