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Lavender Essential Oil (Spanish)
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Botanical Name: Lavandula stoechas
Plant Part: Flowering Head
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Spain
Description: This plant occurs naturally in the Mediterranean region. A perennial shrub, it usually grows to 30-100 cm tall and wide. The flowers are pinkish-purple (lavender-colored), produced on spikes 2-3 cm long at the top of slender leafless stems 10-30 cm long; each flower is subtended by a bract 4-8 mm long. At the top of the spike are a number of much larger, sterile bracts (no flowers between them), 10-50 mm long and bright lavender purple (rarely white).
Color: Pale yellow to yellow liquid.
Common Uses: Lavender Spanish has similar medicinal properties to common lavender (L. angustifolia). It yields more essential oil than that species but therapeutically not considered as good. The flowers, and the essential oil derived from them, are anti-asthmatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive and expectorant. Externally, the essential oil is used as an antiseptic wash for wounds, ulcers, sores etc and as a relaxing oil for massage.
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: Has a fresh, floral-herbaceous odour.
History: Lavender is adapted to living in a dry climate and is native to the western half of the Mediterranean, reaching altitudes of up to 1800 meters. It is believed that the Romans and the Benedictine monks subsequently introduced it to rest of Europe.
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: Samatha from Lompoc, California on 08/28/2009
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Old Time Favorite! And the price is just right! My sisters favorite was Lavender before she passed away. And now this oil makes it on my Top Seller Soap! And I myself use it after a long day of soap making, best night sleep I ever had!
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Submited By: Daniel from Kalkaska, Michigan on 08/16/2009
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Fantastic fragrance, great quality and an unbeatable price!
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Submited By: Caroline from Bearn, Quebec on 07/11/2009
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Really a very great lavender, but do not purchase for cold process soap, they will fade to much. This lavender is more subtile and lovely in cream, spray etc...
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Submited By: Jacinthe from Montréal, Quebec on 05/06/2009
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Nice lavender smell. Not too sweet, just perfect for my needs! Awesome price!
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