Lavender - BIO essential oil

Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia (older designation L. officinalis or L. vera)

CAUTION: do not confuse with Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia), which has a very different action

Countries of origin: France, Italy, Bulgaria, England, India (our essential oil comes from Bulgaria)

Method of extraction: steam distillation of flowers (and leaves)

Note and evaporation rate: middle

Cultivation method: ecological

Predominant chemical families: esters, monoterpenols

We use it:

- for stress, anxiety, insomnia, fear, nervous tension;
- for alleviating various types of pain: sore muscles, headaches, rheumatic pain, cramps (colic,
menstrual cramps, digestive issues, spasmodic cough);
- for burns, abrasions, wounds, insect bites;
- for skin care (acne, irritated skin, for everyday care);
- for colds, flu, sinus, ear, and throat inflammation.

Methods of use: in baths, massage oils, creams and lotions, ointments, in inhalations,…

Special warnings: No special warnings (not toxic, does not irritate the skin).

Allergens: Linalool, limonene

Aromatherapy tip with recipe:

Relief for cuts, abrasions, insect bites

1–2 drops EO lavender

Use: Apply 1–2 drops of undiluted* essential oil to the injured area. The EO will disinfect
the wound, act as an anti-inflammatory, relieve pain, and in the case of burns prevent the formation of blisters and
soothe the burning sensation.

*lavender essential oil is one of the two essential oils that can be applied to the skin undiluted

Before use, read the label carefully and follow the instructions for use!