THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

• Sedative - Deeply calming and relaxing
• Analgesic
• Anti-depressant
• Antirheumatic
• Antiseptic
• Antispasmodic
• Antiviral
• Bactericidal
• Carminative
• Cytophylactic
• Decongestant
• Diuretic
• Emmenagogue
• Hypotensive
• Insecticidal
• Nervine
• Vulnerary - heals wounds

BOTANICAL NAME:  Lavandula Angustifolia/Vera

PLANT FAMILY:  Labiatae

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: England

METHOD OF EXTRACTION:  Steam distilled from the flowering tops, picked in morning dew and distilled directly to enhance the natural ester levels, quality and quantity.

AROMA CHARACTERISTICS: Sweet fresh herbal/floral aroma

ODOUR INTENSITY: Medium

NOTE: Middle

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS:  Borneol, Geraniol, Lavandulol, Linalool (Alcohols), Aeranyl acetate, Lavandulyl acetate, Linalyl acetate (Ester), Cineole (Ketone), Caryophyllene (Sesquiterpene), Limonene, Pinene (Terpenes)

BLENDS WELL WITH: Most oils - especially citrus and florals.  e.g.  Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Lemon, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Orange, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme.

SAFETY INFORMATION:  Lavender is generally considered as non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising .  As it is an emmenagogue, it is best avoided during the early stages of pregnancy.