Lavender oil is extracted
from Lavandula angustifolia
(also known as Lavandula.
officinalis, spica and vera), of
the Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
family. It is also known as
garden, common or English
Lavender.
It is an evergreen woody
shrub which grows to about
about 1 metre high (3 feet),
with gray-green narrow
linear leaves and the most
beautiful purple-blue flowers,
perched on a long stem and
a few varieties of it grow wild
in the Mediterranean region,
but the main producer is
France.
The name
"lavender" is
derived from the Latin
word 'lavera' which means 'to
wash' and historically it was
used by the Romans in their
bath routine.
It was a favorite for
strewing on the floor, since it
released an aroma when
walked upon and it is often
used these days in toilet
water, as an insecticide or in
sachets to be placed between
linen. It is also used to clean
wounds and to treat
burns.
It is easy to understand
why therapists view Lavender
oil as one of the most favorite
essential oils, as it has a
wonderful aroma. It is a
calming, relaxing oil, which
combats stress and crisis,
while the antiseptic
properties helps with cold,
flu and other ailments.
Lavender oil has a light
fresh aroma, is clear in color
and watery in viscosity.
Latin Name:
Lavendula
angustifolia.The same
species as Natural Touch
Aromatherapy's French
Lavender but grown at
higher altitude in the
Provence Alps, France.
(Altitude Lavenders such as
this one are identified in GLC
analysis by their higher ester
and lower camphor contents -
see our Lavender
Purity Certificate).
Provence Alpine Lavender
has a deep, soothing, floral
aroma unmatched in quality
by lower altitude lavenders
and related species. Natural
Touch's Alpine lavender is
renowned for its relaxing and
soothing qualities.
Lavender
Provence Alpine Essential Oil
Certificate of Purity |
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