Lavender Spike Essential Oil
$168.00
Lavender spike essential oil has a fresh-herbaceous, camphoraceous odour. It is respiratory, balancing and a good everyday oil for soothing and resting.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Lavandula latifolia |
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Synonyms |
L.spica, aspic, broad-leaved lavender, lesser lavender, spike. |
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Plant family |
Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of flowering tops. |
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Origin |
France, Spain, north Africa, Italy, Yugoslavia. |
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Plant characteristics |
An aromatic evergreen shrub up to 1 meter high with lance-shaped leaves, broader and rougher than the True lavender. The flower is more compressed and of a dull grey-blue colour. |
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Oil characteristics |
A water-white or pale yellow liquid with a penetrating, fresh-herbaceous, camphoraceous odour. |
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Traditional use |
Culpeper recommended spike lavender for a number of ailments and “Maladies”. He also warned that the oil had a fierce and piercing quality and that only a few drops should be used. |
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Blends well with |
Rosemary, sage, lavandin, eucalyptus, rosewood, lavender, petitgrain, pine, cedarwood, patchouli and spice essential oils. |
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Cautions and comments |
Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration) , non-sensitizing. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Mainly cineol and camphor (40-60%) |
Suitable for : All skin