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Lavender French
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Botanical Name:
Lavandula Dentata
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Country of Origin:
France |
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Cultivation Method:
Conventional Cultivation |
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Method of Extraction:
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Steam Distilled Flowering |
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Perfumery Note:
Top/Middle |
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Consistency:
Thin |
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Perfumery Note:
Top |
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Aromatic Description: This oil has a
strong sweet floral note preferred by many.
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Aromatherapy Properties:
(Uses)
Lavender
French is credited with being an analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant,
antiphlogistic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral,
bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic,
decongestant, deodorant, and as a diuretic. Herbalist regards Lavender as
the most useful and versatile essential oil for therapeutic purposes.
Lavender is the essential oil most commonly associated with burns and
healing of the skin. It also has antiseptic and analgesic properties which
will ease the pain of a burn and prevent infection. It also has
cytophylactic properties that promote rapid healing and help reduce
scarring. Lavender French is a popular choice amongst both aroma therapists
and massage therapists for it’s combination of therapeutic quality and
pleasant floral scent. |
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Blends well with:
Bay, Bergamot, Chamomile,
Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Palmarosa,
Patchouli, Pine, Tangerine, Thyme, Rosemary, Rosewood, and Ylang-Ylang. |
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History:
Lavender is adapted to
living in a dry climate and is native to the western half of the
Mediterranean, reaching altitudes of up to 1800 meters. It is believed that
the Romans and the Benedictine monks subsequently introduced it to rest of
Europe. |
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Important Note: The information provided
in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not
considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. |
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General Safety Information: Do not take any oils
internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated
essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage,
have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the
proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme
caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest
oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified
aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test
should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.
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