Salvia
lavendulaefolia
species
From the Lamiaceae
family, sometimes called
Lavender- leaved sage it is
native to the mountains of
Spain. It also grows in south
west France and in the
Balkans.
The oil is produced
mainly in Spain. An
evergreen shrub, similar to
the garden sage but with
narrower leaves and small
purple flowers. The whole
plant has a scent reminiscent
of spike lavender.
The oil has a fresh
herbaceous, camphorous,
slightly pine like odour and is
extracted from the leaves by
steam distillation.
Historically, in Spain, it is
regarded as a ‘cure
all’ and believed to
promote longevity and protect
against all types of infection.
Its properties are anti
depressant, anti
inflammatory, antimicrobial,
antiseptic, anti spasmodic,
astringent, carminative,
deodorant, digestive,
emmenagogue, expectorant,
hypotensive, nervine,
stimulant, stomachic, tonic.
It is relatively non toxic,
non irritant, non
sensitising.
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