Lavender oil

lavendula angustifolia, lavandula intermedia, lavandula hybrida (Croatia)

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Lavender oil is steam distilled from the flowers and tops of the lavandula angustifolia or intermedia. Because lavender oil is one of the more popular oils there are a number of variations. Lavender oil comes in many variations and varieties with some more suitable for perfumery and others more suitable for therapeutic use.



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Index

Scents

Uses

Major Growing Regions

Toxicology

Therapeutic Uses

Blends

Distillation and Production

Value and Pricing

Beauty and Skin Care

Also See

Resources

References



Scents

Top note


Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic, Pharmaceutics, Perfumery, Cosmetics


Major Growing Regions

The altitude and country of origin have a noticeable effect on the composition of the oil.

France (high ester content (~40%), desired by perfumers) - Jul to Aug
Croatia - significant borneol and terpinen-4-ol (antiseptic)
Australia
Bulgaria
Turkey - Jul to Aug
Australia (Tasmania)

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Toxicology


Comments: None within recommend dosage

Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.


Therapeutic Uses

Antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal. Balancing, relieves tension, nausea, migraine, hysteria, head aches, fainting, asthma, Rheumatism, arthritis and relieves pain. Relieves itching insect bits, heals small cuts, burns, boils, eczema, acne, dermatitis keeps the skin healthy.

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Blends

Blending with lavender oil harmonises the different parts rounding the aroma

Distillation and Production

Lavender is extracted by steam distillation, other methods are not uncommon.

Lavender Oil: The Genus Lavandula, contains a chapter on distillation and extraction of Lavender Oil.



Value and Pricing

Produced in average quantities with an average price compared to other essential oils.



Beauty and Skin Care

Dry Skin. Sensitive skin.



Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Lavender oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Lavender oil and all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

1. Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, PH.D.

2. The World of Aromatherapy, edited by Jeanne Rose and Susan Earle

3. Medical Aromatherapy Healing with Essential Oils, Kurt Schnaubelt

5.The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, Valerie Ann Worwood

 

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.

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