Lavender

Lavender
Botanical Name: Lavandula officinalis Plant Part: Flower head Extraction Method: Steam distilled (40/42% Ester) Origin: France Description: The plant grows to about 1 meter in height and produces long thin purple- blue flowers. The entire plant is covered with oil glands, which are in the star shaped hairs that cover the plant. Color: Pale yellow with a tint of green Common Uses: Lavender 40/42 has the most floral scent of all the Lavenders. It is recognized as having some strong properties. They include as an analgestic, anticonvulsant, anti-depressant, antimicrobal, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrizant, cordial, cytophylactic, diuretic, emmenagogue, deodorant, hypotensive, insecticide, nervine, parasticide, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, and as a vulnerary. Lavender 40/42 is often the Lavender oil of choice for applications in soaps, candles, perfumes and cosmetics. The reason is that the 40 – 42 refers to the standardization of both Linalool and Linalyl acetate resulting in a very consistent floral scent. Consistency: Light Note: Top Strength of Aroma: Strong Blends well with: Most oils, especially citrus and florals; also clove, cedarwood, clary sage, pine, geranium, labdanum, vetiver, patchouli, etc. Aromatic Scent: Floral, herbaceous, fresh with balsamic woody undertone. History: Lavender has been used since ancient times as much for it’s perfume as for it’s medicinal properties. Romans added lavender to their bath water, hence the name derived from the word ‘to wash’ - lavare. Cautions: Avoid high doses during pregnancy because it is a uterine stimulant. Disclaimer: Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.

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