Aromafunapy brings essential elements of nature
to foster sustainable well-being
What does Aromafunapy do?
Aromafunapy marries aromatherapy and organic farming, we organize workshops: from harvesting organic herbs, extracting hydrosols, to sharing the daily applications of aromatherapy. We promote physical and mental health through interaction with nature, and foster a sustainable well-being.
#From Farm to Body
Our workshops are good for:
· Well-being activities for organizations (corporates, institutions, universities, schools, etc.)
· Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG activities
· Team building and Retreat activities
· A unique and memorable activity for your VIP clients
· TNFD nature strategy workshop for corporations and financial institutions
Why Aromafunapy?
Aromafunapy organizes hydrosol (& essential oil) making experience workshop, which is a pioneer and innovative activity in Hong Kong. It provides a great opportunity for the participants to connect mother nature in a comfortable and relaxing manner.
Through our activities, participants can make and bring home 100% fresh organic hydrosols, also learn more about aromatherapy as well as its daily applications, so that they can take care of their well-being in a sustainable manner.
To offer flexibility, we can conduct workshops at our field at Kam Tin or at your location.
#fun #relax #well-being #innovative #bring hydrosol home #100% natural #sustain well-being #From Farm to Body
What is Aromatherapy and Hydrosol?
Aromatherapy can be defined as the ancient art and science of blending naturally extracted essential oils from aromatic plants, to balance, harmonise and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. Aromatherapy aims to enhance well-being, relieve stress and help in the rejuvenation and regeneration of the human body. It has been used throughout history in various forms of traditional medical practices throughout the world's greatest civilisations. Nowadays, Aromatherapy is widely accepted by orthodox and complementary practitioners as one of the most comprehensive of the natural therapies.
Source: International Federation of Aromatherapists
https://ifaroma.org/application/files/1415/1325/4793/AA_Week_Aromatherapy_Factsheet.pdf
Hydrosol (or hydrolat or floral water) is a water-based liquid that carries the essential oil by distillation. This aromatic water contains the very essence of everything within the plant when it was still alive and growing.
During the distillation process, the flowers, leaves, fruits or roots of the plant are placed it in a distiller, heat it and extract the vapor. After passing through the herbs, the steam is condensed back into water-soluble parts of the plants.
While hydrosol is more supercharged with active principles than the essential oil from the plant. This ready-to-use product offers a safe and convenient way to deliver many therapeutic and cosmetic benefits.
Use of Hydrosol:
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Skin care: moisturize the skin, regulate oil secretion, tighten pores, reduce skin inflammation, etc.
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Antioxidant: Hydrosol contains a variety of natural antioxidant substances, which protect the body from free radical damage and delay skin aging.
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Soothing: Soothing and calming effect, can relieve stress, tension and anxiety.
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Purifying: Hydrosols can help cleanse skin and airborne microorganisms.
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Anti-inflammatory: Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
Examples of Hydrosol
Lemongrass
Benefits:
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Uplifting
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Antiseptic
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Digestive
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Skin Tonic
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Air cleaning
Moxa
Benefits:
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Uplifting and relaxing
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Calming
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Improve blood circulation
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Release Pain
Bamboo leaf
Benefits:
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Promote skin regeneration, maintain moisture and elasticity
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Anti-aging and antioxidant
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Strengthen hair fiber
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Cool and relieve fatigue
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Anti-inflammatory (hemorrhoids)
Benefits:
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Antibacterial, deodorizing, antimicrobial
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Improves the respiratory system and relieves coughs, sore throats, etc.
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Stimulates appetite, reduces swelling and relieves pain.
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Mosquitoes repellent
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Air purifying
Patchouli
Workshop Highlights
"The workshop is very good. It gave us a basic understanding of aromatherapy and hydrosols, and a preliminary understanding of their uses for different age groups. It enriched a relaxing and happy day😊, thank you!", "we can experience the making of hydrosols starting from harvesting. It’s so great🙏🏻", "Students are much more engaged in class than usual😂",
"The explanation is very clear and very good", "Thank you for your arrangement today, we are so happy😃!"
About Us
We are certified clinical aromatherapists (International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) and National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA)), we want to advocate the beauty of connecting with nature and benefits of hydrosols, through experience workshops.
We studied the making of essential oil and hydrosols from Asian Healing Art Centre (https://asianhealingartscenter.com/), Chiangmai, Thailand around a decade ago. The experience was heavenly wonderful and we now bring this experience to Hong Kong.
Vincy Lee, Co-founder: Information Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong student, also a student member of the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA). Since born, Vincy enjoyed experimenting the taste different herbs to learn their effects on the human body. She is now also interested in IoT and specialized in technology.
Alan To, Co-founder: Certified clinical aromatherapist (IFA, NAHA). He led various Fortune 500 companies' ESG and sustainability strategic marketing functions. Alan is also the CEO of an Asian sustainable finance consultancy and co-founder of social enterprise Yum Cha Together.
Carmen Lee, Instructor: Owns multiple professions, including the head of legal in a Fortune 500 company, Certified clinical aromatherapist (IFA, NAHA), writer, co-founder of social enterprise Yum Cha Together. From legal to writing, from dim sum culture to aromatherapy, all are highly specialized.
Dr Raymond Lee, Farming Consultant: Versatile, loves farming and sharing. Guiding the team in all farming tasks except weeding.