Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oil – Organic

10 ml bottle. Contact us for bulk orders.

Botanical binomial: Lavandula angustifolia

Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Other names: Lavandula Officinalis, L. vera, True Lavender, Lavandulae Aetheroleum, Oleum Lavandulae

Country of Origin: Bulgaria

Part of plant used in production: Fresh flowering tops

Methods of production: Steam Distillation

Description: A highly aromatic evergreen woody shrub with narrow leaves and violet-blue flowers growing up to 1 meter high.

Characteristics: An almost colourless oil with a sweet herbaceous, refreshing odour with a woody-balsamic note.

Properties: Analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, vulnerary.

Constituents: 1,8 cineole, 3-octanone, terpinen-4-ol, linalool, linalyl acetate, lavandulyl acetate.

Safety: For external use only. Should be diluted prior to skin application. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. May cause skin irritation for some individuals, a skin patch test is recommended prior to use. Consult your healthcare professional before using essential oils during pregnancy.