Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Pain, cough/congestion, arthritis and insect repellent.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Grief
Spike Lavender is different from its relatives Bulgarian and French Lavenders. It’s commonly called aspic and has long been considered “male lavender” as it is less sweet than the Lavandula angustifolia lavenders.
Name of Oil: Spike Lavender
Latin Binomial: Lavandula latifolia
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: Spain
Scent Profile: Herbaceous, floral, fresh, sweet, more camphorous than other Lavender types
Parts used in distillation: Flowers, buds, leaves
Oil Characteristics: Clear, thin, medium aroma
Cultivation: Conventional Farming
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Pain, cough/congestion, arthritis and insect repellent.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Grief
Used for many years for a variety of ailments including pain, grief, cramps, and convulsions.
a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, myrcene, 1,8 cineole, p-cymene, camphor,linalool, terpinene-4-ol, borneol, geraniol
Safety Data:
No known safety concerns, however it is suggested that this oil be used with care due to high camphor content.
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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