Lavender (Dalmatian) Oil (2066)

Botanical Name:  Lavendula officinalis    
Botanical Family:  Lamiaceae           
Olfactive Family:  Aromatic
Country of Origin:   France
Source:   Flower tops
Odour:    Characteristic, herbal, sharp floral
Colour:   Pale lemon
Crop:   July to August
Process:  Steam distillation

General Description:  This is the 'old Lavender' that is still found growing wild by the roadsides in France. It is spindly and only grows in Eastern Europe as a crop. The plant is first mentioned by the Abbess Hildegard who lived in the 12th century. Reputedly named after the Latin Lavo 'to wash', there is not much evidence available to show that it was used a great deal by the Romans other than as a herb to put in the bath. Dioscorides in AD 79 mentions a near relative Lavandula stoechas that you tend to find in garden centres. Aromatherapy is almost totally based upon the accident the Gattefose had in his laboratory when his hand was burned and he plunged it into Lavender oil, the only thing handy. Its applications are many and it is the essential oil par excellence

 All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. We will be happy to quote for larger quantities. Prices are subject to change without notice due to seasonal availability of some of these natural products

All Essential Oils and Absolutes are independently tested.
All Oils have a ‘best before date’.
All Essential Oils and Absolutes are supplied in Child resistant closures.
All enquires should be sent to the company’s research department. 

Safety Notes: Essential oils are very powerful plant extracts and should always be treated with care. Always kep out of reach of children and only store in bottles with dropper inserts. They should not be ingested and should always be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before being used on the skin. Click here for MSDS.

Allergens:  See EFFA Sheet for Allergens) All ways do a patch test.