Our plants
The few plants presented below are part of a wider range of plants used by Phytosynthese.
Artichoke
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15 years of research, in collaboration with Iteipmai, have allowed us to optimize the active content of the artichoke used in our products (variety, cultivation method, harvesting, grinding, drying).
Botanical description
Large herbaceous perennial plant with the
appearance of a thistle without spikes. Large leaves, strongly cut in irregular teeth and sometimes thorny, are located at the base of the stem.
Cinnamon
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Botanical description
The cinnamon tree can grow up to 15m. Its first harvest, in the rainy season, can only be done six or seven years after planting. Its branches and leaves are cut, then dried, before being distilled.
Turmeric
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Specialist in the production and processing of turmeric ➜ guarantees a high content of curcuminoids & essential oils
Botanical description
Perennial, herbaceous plant with short stems. It has multiple aromatic rhizomes, ellipsoidal or cylindrical, of yellow to orange color Inside.
Echinacea
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➜ Ensures a unique quality for our products
Botanical description
Perennial and robust plant which can reach up to
1.5 m in height. It is formed of a simple stem, dark green leaves, violet, pink or almost white flowers and strongly developed roots.
Eucalyptus
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- A historical expertise in this ingredient
- Fragile active ingredient, protected by our I-Caps technology
➜ Stability in feed processes
Botanical description
Tree of several meters in height, composed of bluish leaves, covered with oil glands.
Fenugreek
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Botanical description
Annual plant with leaves composed of three oval leaflets, similar to those of the clover. Its flowers give fruits containing ten to twenty light brown angular seeds, with a strong characteristic odor.
Passionflower
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➜ Provides a guarantee on the botanical specie harvested & its concentration in active ingredients
Botanical description
Perennial lily made up of climbing woody stems ranging from 3 to 9 meters. This plant has simple leaves, with toothed and lobed edges. Flowers measure 4 to 5 cm in diameter on average.
Propolis
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Botanical description
Propolis is a resin collected and transformed by bees, which use it to protect and sanitize their hives.
Rosemary
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- Security and sustainability of the resource: controlled harvesting to preserve this wild plant
- Analytical and technological control of the whole plant
➜ allows the conservation of all the beneficial antioxidants
Botanical description
Melliferous plant which can reach 1,50 m often found in the garrigues. Its evergreen leaves, longer than wide and with slightly rolled up edges, release a strong camphorous odor.
Uncaria
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➜ partnership with a supplier approved by the Peruvian State, enabling us to secure uncaria plant volumes and quality, which come from sustainable harvesting
Botanical description
Large woody climbing plant also called "Cat's Claw", it can reach 30m. Its large leaves, shiny and with sharp spines hide small yellow or white flowers.
