Description
Lavender Spike – Lavandula latifolia
Origin: France
Family: Lamiaceae
Part used: Flower
Also known as Portuguese Lavender, Lavender Spike is a strongly aromatic shrub growing up to 80cm tall and is native to the western Mediterranean region. It has the highest camphor content of the whole Lavender family. It boasts a rich history of use due to its popular fragrance, strong antiseptic qualities and its medicinal properties that encourage healthy respiratory function. Lavender Spike is very different therapeutically from Lavender Sweet and Lavender True.
Lavender Spike is native to the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. Used for over 2,500 years, Lavender Spike is reported to have powerful antiseptic qualities as well as bactericidal, antiviral, decongestant and expectorant properties. It has been found to be particularly useful in enabling a healthy respiratory system. During the Middle Ages, monks distilled this oil to ease the chest constrictions of asthmatics. It has also been indicated in the treatment of rheumatism and as a key ingredient in stimulating skincare blends.
Fragrance notes
Penetrating camphor aroma with fresh floral nuances.
Blending notes
Blends well with: Myrrh, Fir Balsam and all Eucalyptus oils.
Ingredients
100% pure Lavandula latifolia, distilled flower, France
Key component
Linalool, 1,8-Cineol, Camphor
Precautions
Due to high camphor content than other lavender oils, this oil is not suitable for burns and may irritate in direct skin applications. Safe in pregnancy. Safe to use with other medication when necessary. If accidentally ingested do not induce vomiting, follow with olive oil or milk and seek advice from a health specialist. Avoid contact with eyes – flush with water. Keep out of reach of children.
Please note: Therapeutic plant oils are used to support natural body processes for optimum health and wellbeing. The information here is NOT meant as a recommendation to cure any medical condition or disease.
Directions
Coughs
Add 5-10 drops to a steam inhalation or into a carrier oil for a chest rub. Blends well with other ‘respiratory’ essential oils.
Sinus in babies
Add 1-3 drops to the collar of the baby’s clothes or into a diffuser, refresh as required. Blends well with other ‘respiratory’ essential oils.
Respiratory problems
Add 1-3 drops to the collar of the baby’s clothing or into a carrier like Untouched Body Hydration, rub on chest, repeat as required.
Body repair
Add 10-20 drops to a massage blend to ease body pains and injury. Repeat as required.
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