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LAVENDER IN FLOWERPerfume
Origin: France (Provence)
Originally found in the Mediterranean region, lavender is now grown all over the world. It is a woody perennial shrub that grows to a height of one metre, and is highly resistant to drastic changes in meteorological conditions. It has very narrow, linear leaves, light green with a fine covering of down, surface roots and blueish-violet flowers that grow on spikes at the tip of the stems. It's found at altitudes as high as 1,500 metres. The whole plant is highly aromatic.
The most highly prized essential oil is obtained from "Lavandula angustifolia".
EXTRACTION
OLFACTIVE AFFINITIES
The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the fresh flower heads. It is a colourless or yellowish liquid with a sweet, grassy, floral fragrance and a balmy, woody undertone. It combines well with most essential oils but especially those of African geranium, Citron, Clary sage, Clove, Labdanum, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver and citrus oil, floral oils and Oakmoss absolute.
PROPERTIES
(according to
popular herbalist tradition)
Lavender has a long and distinguished tradition in herbal medicine, and is considered one of the most versatile medicinal oils of all.
Essential oil of lavender is totally non-toxic and non-irritant. It has analgesic, anti-depressant, antimicrobial (disinfectant), anti-septic, insecticide, parasiticide, deodorant and stimulant properties.
It is excellent as a remedy for skin blemishes and as a soothing treatment for insect bites, and is also indicated for the treatment of bruises, sores and dermatitis.
A few drops of lavender oil are traditionally added to a warm footbath to provide relief to tired, fatigued feet. Bed linen is often scented with dried lavender flowers, a custom many of us will be familiar with.
Natural essential oil of lavender has a vast range of applications in cosmetics and medicines (ointments etc.). It's also used as a fragrance component in all kinds of soaps, lotions, aftershaves, detergents, perfumes, foods and alcoholic drinks.
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