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Spike Lavender Oil
Spike Lavender Oil
There are two varieties of lavender oil- lavender flower oil and lavender spike oil. It has a sharp smell. Lavender oil is mostly used in aromatic therapy and often known as 'medicine chest in a bottle'. Spike lavender has more antiseptic qualities which gives it an added-value in medicine. Spike lavender oil is colorless oil with a fresh, floral scent. It can be used as a natural astringent. It is one of the safest oils that can be applied neat in all situations
General Name: | Spike Lavender Oil |
Botanical Name: | Lavendula Latifolia |
Method of Extraction: | Steam Distillation |
Part of Plant Used: | Flowering tops |
Origin: | France |
Application: | Spike Lavender oil is mostly used in perfumes. · It can be very effective in burn/wound. · Spike Lavebder oil is an antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and antiviral. · It helps reducing headaches, depression, and rheumatic pain. |
Strength of Aroma: | Strong |
Color: | Pale yellow |
Blends Well With: | It smoothly blends with most oils, citrus, florals like germanium and scents like Pine and Cedarwood. |
Aromatic Scent: | Its aroma is likened to a cross between Sage and Lavender. |
History: | The name Lavender originates from 'Lavare', which means "to wash". Lavender oil has been traditionally used in making perfumes due to its strong fragrance. The oil has proven results in aromatherapy and many useful aromatic mixtures are made using lavender oil. The flowers of lavender contain pleasant fragrance and have been used to make potpourris since years. Lavender is also listed in British Pharmacopoeia. |
Precautions: | It is one of the safest oil known. However, it should be used under medical advice during pregnancy. |