Artemisia annua leaf cut vs. leaf powder: which product is right for you?
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Wenn Sie sich für die vielseitigen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der Artemisia annua interessieren, standen Sie vielleicht auch bereits vor der Frage: Blattschnitt oder Blattpulver? Beide Formen haben ihre eigenen Vorteile und werden für verschiedene Bereiche eingesetzt - doch welche passt am besten zu Ihren individuellen Bedürfnissen?
In this article, we take a closer look at the differences and similarities between the two varieties. We will take you on a journey from the cultivation of the plants to their many possible applications - so that you can find out which form of Artemisia annua is right for you.
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Artemisia annua offers a fabulous and completely natural way to do this. This extremely versatile plant is not only inspiring when used as an ointment or raw material - its intense, beguiling fragrance is also ideal for scenting rooms .
In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about Artemisia annua as a room fragrance. Immerse yourself in the fragrant, invigorating world of this unique plant.
Contents:
Definition und Unterschiede Was ist Blattschnitt? Was ist Blattpulver? Der Herstellungsprozess unseres Blattschnitts und Blattpulvers Die aromatischen Eigenschaften des Artemisia annua Raumdufts Anbau Ernte Trocknung Weiterverarbeitung Verwendungszwecke Dafür verwenden Sie Blattschnitt Dafür verwenden Sie Blattpulver Der direkte Vergleich: Blattschnitt vs Blattpulver Fazit
Definition and differences
If you decide to use Artemisia annua, there are two main forms available to you: Leaf cut and leaf powder. But what exactly do these terms mean and what are the fundamental differences? You can find out here. Cosmetics and fragrance industry. Here, its valuable essential oils are highly valued for the manufacture of cosmetic products, perfumes and room fragrances. It is a natural alternative to synthetic room fresheners, especially for use as a room fragrance.
Even the world's most luxurious perfumers, such as Roja Parfums or Versace, regularly use artemisia as the herbaceous top note for their most precious and expensive eau de parfums.
What is leaf cutting?
Bei Blattschnitt handelt es sich um die getrockneten, zerkleinerten Blätter der Artemisia annua. Dabei ist unser Blattschnitt bei teemana sehr fein geschnitten, was Ihnen eine leichte Verarbeitung sowie eine bessere Extraktion der Inhaltsstoffe ermöglicht.
They often used scented sachets filled with dried leaves, which they hung in the room or placed in cupboards or drawers. Traditional incense burning and scenting with Artemisia annua leaves is still widespread in many cultures today.
What is leaf powder?
Blattpulver entsteht durch das Mahlen der getrockneten Blätter zu einem feinen Pulver. Dieser Prozess ist mit einem höheren Aufwand verbunden, führt jedoch zu einem Produkt mit einer hohen Konzentration an Inhaltsstoffen sowie einer einfachen Weiterverwendung.
The production process of our leaf cut and leaf powder
Cultivation
Our highest principle is to practice gentle agriculture that respects people, animals and plants alike. That is why our Artemisia annua plants are always grown in perfectly fertile, nutrient-rich soil and under optimal light and water conditions. We only use natural pesticides and do not use mineral fertilizers or genetically modified microorganisms.
Harvest
Whether leaf cutting or leaf powder - no harvesting machines are used to harvest our plants, instead we harvest them by hand. Even the careful stripping of the leaves - the part of the plant with the most valuable ingredients - is done by hand. This is the only way we can ensure that only healthy, undamaged leaves end up in our end products.
Drying
After the plants have been carefully harvested and the leaves stripped off, they are dried. The leaves are first dried in a drying cabinet for 24 hours and then dried completely and evenly at temperatures below 40 degrees, which ensures that all the ingredients are retained.
Further processing
This is where the leaf cut and leaf powder plants part ways. For leaf cuttings, the dried leaves are cut by hand into small, even pieces and then sieved. For leaf powder, on the other hand, the chopped leaves are ground into a fine powder - sometimes with an electric mill, sometimes with a hand mill.
If you would like to find out more about our cultivation and harvesting conditions, click here.
Intended use
Whether leaf cuttings or leaf powder is the right choice for you depends, of course, essentially on what you want to use the Artemisia annua product for. You will therefore find the most important areas of application for leaf cuttings and leaf powder here.
To do this, use leaf cutting
- Infusion: Would you like to use Artemisia annua as an infusion with hot water for external use? Then the leaf powder is the product of choice. This is because the coarser leaf pieces are ideal for effectively releasing the valuable ingredients of Artemisia annua into the water.
- Incense: If you intend to use Artemisia annua as incense, use leaf cuttings. This is easier to burn than the fine leaf powder and can enrich the room with an aromatic scent. You can find out more about using Artemisia annua as a room fragrance here.
Use leaf powder for this
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Cosmetics: The leaf powder is very suitable for use in cosmetics - such as our Artemisia annua ointment. This is because the fine processing allows the ingredients to be optimally dissolved and distributed in the corresponding medium.
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Alcohol extract: The fine leaf powder is ideal for making an alcohol extract - also known as a plant tincture. Just as when used in cosmetic products, the fine texture allows the valuable ingredients to dissolve perfectly in the alcohol. We also use pure leaf powder for our Artemisia annua alcohol extract.
The direct comparison: leaf cut vs leaf powder
| Artemisia annua leaf cut | Artemisia annua leaf powder | |
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| Definition of | Dried, chopped leaves | Dried, ground leaves |
| Manufacture | Harvesting → Drying → Shredding | Harvesting → Drying → Crushing → Grinding |
| Intended use | Infusion, incense | Cosmetics, alcohol extract |
As you can see here, leaf powder requires an additional work step that is not necessary with leaf cutting: the fine grinding of the leaves. For this reason, our teemana leaf powder is also a little more expensive than the leaf cut. This additional work step naturally involves more effort and higher costs on our part.
Conclusion
As you can see, the decision between leaf cut and leaf powder depends largely on what you want to use the Artemisia annua product for. The differences between the two forms are small, but nevertheless significant. While leaf cuttings are particularly suitable for use as an infusion or incense, leaf powder is the ideal choice for cosmetic products or an alcohol extract.
But regardless of whether you ultimately opt for the leaf cut or the leaf powder - you can be sure: At teemana, you will always find completely pure products made exclusively from pure leaves - 100% free from stems, branches and other parts of the plant that are low in content. Discover the Artemisia annua products in our range now and see for yourself!
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