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Lavender Essential Oil (Barreme)
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 Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Plant Part: Flower Head
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: France
Description: An evergreen woody shrub, up to 1 meter tall, with pale green, narrow linear leaves and violet blue flowers.
Color: Pale yellow with a tint of green
Common Uses: Lavender Barreme is credited as being an analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antirheumatic,antseptic & antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, and as a diuretic. Herbalist regards 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 scent 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 Barreme 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 scent, the greatest advantage being for more sophisticated label claims.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong.
Blends well with: bay,bergamot,chamomile,citronella, clarysage, geranium, jasmine, lemon, mandarin, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, pine, tangerine, thyme, rosemary, rosewood, ylang ylang
Aromatic Scent: Lavender grown at high altitude typically has high ester content (52%: linalyl, terpenyl, lavandulyl and geranyl acetates) which makes it the most relaxing of all lavenders. Lavender barreme has a superior well-balanced aroma.
History: Barrême is well known for its lavender distilleries, and the lavender from this region is called lavande fine de Barrême.The true lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) that thrives in the chalky soils and hot, dry climate of higher altitudes of the Provence was picked systematically at the end of the 19th century. At the beginning of the 20th century, fields of lavender were first planted, at altitudes above 700 m to produce the finest quality lavender.
Cautions: Non toxic, non irritant and non sensitizing
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.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Submited By: Catherine from Brunswick, Maryland on 11/16/2009
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I love this lavender, and I can't wait to try others from ND! My daughter made herself a "sleepy time" oil with this EO in a carrier oil, and it works wonders. Two drops on her little temples, and she's asleep within 5 minutes! Thank you all at NDA for providing such high quality products at an affordable price, I know i will use this very "herbal" smelling lavender a lot,
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Submited By: John from Brooklyn, New York on 08/09/2009
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My "go to" Lavender. Thin consistency, making it great for trouble skin. There's something slightly masculine about the scent of Barreme, where all other lavenders I've tried (with the exception of Spanish) seem more feminine in scent. Just my two cents though. I've tried Australian, Barreme, Bulgarian, Croatian, Mont Blanc, and Spanish Lavenders all from New Directions - and Barreme will be the one I buy the huge bottle of next time. Just an all around great Lavender.
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Submited By: Karina from Richmond Hill, New York on 08/04/2009
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One of the best I've ever used. The smell has almost a powdery, soft tinge to it, and a little really goes a very long way here. I've found that my male customers seem to love this one compared to other Lavender oils because it doesn't seem as "flowery" or "heady" as usual Lavender astringents. Very nice!
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Submited By: Liz from Chapel Hill, North Carolina on 08/04/2009
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If Bulgarian lavender oil is the voice of a female soprano, this exquisite lavender barreme is the ethereal soaring voice of a boy soprano. I love Bulgarian lavender for it's buoyant energetic good nature & sunny disposition, but when I smelled NDA's lavender barreme for the first time I got goose bumps. So lovely, it floats in your mind like the veils of a goddess. My sister used this blended with a bit of bergamot in jojoba to massage my mother's legs & arms during a recent hospital stay, & everyone, doctors, staff & visitors, smiled when they came in her room. So far I haven't been able to bring myself to blend with it for it is too heartbreakingly beautiful on its own, but I can attest to the peaceful healing energy of my sister's topical blend.
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Submited By: Wendy from Regina, Saskatchewan on 06/04/2009
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Absolutely beautiful oil. The lavender scent is wonderful and as a previous reviewer said, you can smell the green in with it which makes it lovely. I will be using NDA for all of my essential oils in the future.
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Submited By: piper from Denver, Colorado on 02/26/2009
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This oil is a great true lavender.
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Submited By: Jessica from Madison, Wisconsin on 02/06/2009
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This is a very pleasant lavender-not too sweet but very fresh and soft. Therapeutically powerful, a drop on the tip of the nose stops a headache in its tracks! I was surprised and pleased that the 100ml bottle came with a drop reducer.
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Submited By: Haley from Yankton, South Dakota on 12/13/2008
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This is a great lavender- a tiny bit goes a long way.
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Submited By: Sarah from Cochrane, Alberta on 08/28/2008
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I really like this lavender scent. It seems that you can smell the green in with the blossoms. It's not cloyingly floral, and could be used to complement products made for both me and women. Also great to mix with clary sage for a migraine. Ahhhh!
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Submited By: Jennifer from joliet, Illinois on 08/03/2008
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This is wonderful lavender! Strong,not too sweet scent, and great price. I will be purchasing again.
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Submited By: KELLY from MEDFORD, New York on 05/27/2008
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This is my absolute favorite Lavender essential oil. New Directions has the best possible price on this too. Thanks!!!
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Submited By: mary from Kansas City, Missouri on 02/13/2008
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I have tried many lavenders, and really like ND Lavender French, but this one might become my new favorite. It is strong, but not overly sweet...really nice!
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Submited By: Shereen from Chicago, Illinois on 01/10/2008
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a great, fresh lavender scent...highly recommended
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Submited By: Allyson from Winamac, Indiana on 10/04/2007
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I had such a hard time choosing which Lavender to choose, and I think this one was a great choice. It's a nice fresh scent, but also a nice lavender. Great quality.
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Submited By: Amanda from Toronto, Ontario on 09/18/2007
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This lavender is sweet smelling. I like it as to me it smells of "true" lavender.
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Submited By: Jason from Toronto, Ontario on 09/13/2007
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This lavender is a more substantial, "heftier" lavender scent than the french, which i would describe as a lighter, sweeter lavender. I love both!
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Submited By: KELLY from MEDFORD, New York on 08/15/2007
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I absolutely love this lavender!! This is the strongest one I've tried yet. New Directions has been the cheapest price I could find on essential oils, I think they package them very well and are in excellent quality! I will continue to do my business here! Thank you.
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Submited By: Jennifer from Portland, Maine on 08/02/2007
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This is a wonderful lavender. I use it both in a room diffuser and in my cp soaps. It is a strong scent and you can use less of it than other fragrances (only 0.6 oz in a 2lb batch) so it really saves money in the long run. Enjoy!!
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Submited By: Boyd from Peeples Valley, Arizona on 01/17/2007
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I just opened my first shipment from New Directions. I opened the bottle of Barreme Lavender, couldn't wait,
since I used so much of the oil for Special Blends for Aromatherapy, body oils, in bath salts and now even
in my sacred sage product. WOW, what a nose hit! The Barreme is really full bodied, no whimp. Previously,
I was used to my lighter and sweeter Balgarian Lavender, but Barreme is the real deal taking my olfactory experience to another level. Readers and noses, you all need to try this Lavender! Congratulations on a real find. Sincerely, Boyd, owner, Sedona Sacred Scents and Oils, Sedona, Arizona.
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Submited By: Thomas from Land O Lakes, Wisconsin on 01/03/2007
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I love this lavender. I use it in my soaps, and perfumes. It has a delightful full bodied scent. I also use it in an aroma lamp to treat my wifes high blood pressure along with other essential oils. It works wonderfully. If I had a choice of any lavender. It would be this one.
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Submited By: louise from Montreal, Quebec on 10/17/2006
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Amond all Lavender essential oils I tried, Barreme is my favorite. I add it in my soap with a "pinch" of Green Pepper esential oil. As is, it is wonderful, its scent is clean and relaxing.
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Submited By: Paula from Morgantown, Pennsylvania on 07/16/2006
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Great quality oil. Perfect for use in cold process or melt and pour soap. A must have for every household.
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