Lavender is an evergreen woody shrub with pale green, narrow linear leaves and violet blue flowers.
Botanical Name:
Lavandula angustifolia
Aromatic Aroma:
Has a rich lavender-floral aroma like fresh lavender.
Consistency:
Thin
Note:
Top
Aroma Strength:
Strong
Extraction Method:
Steam Distilled
Plant Part:
Flowers
Origin:
Bulgaria
Color:
Pale yellow to yellow
Common Uses:
Herbalist regard Lavender as the most useful and versatile essential oil for therapeutic purposes. Lavender is the essential oil most commonly associated with burns and healing of the skin. It also has antiseptic and analgesic properties which will ease the pain of a burn and prevent infection. It also has cytophylactic properties that promote rapid healing and help reduce scarring. The aroma of Lavender is said to have a calming effect on the body and it can be used to reduce anxiety, stress and promote sleep. Lavender is a very therapeutic grade comparable in status to the better known Lavender Population. The different soil, temperature, precipitation, etc. contributes to some subtle changes in aroma, the greatest advantage being for more sophisticated label claims.
Blends Well With:
Bay, Bergamot, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Thyme, Rosemary, Rosewood and Ylang Ylang.
History:
Lavender is adapted to living in a dry climate and is native to the western half of the Mediterranean. It is believed that the Romans and the Benedictine monks subsequently introduced it to rest of Europe.
Cautions:
Non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
